My Life

Sorry I haven’t been posting recently; I’ve been pretty busy and distracted. I guess I have two quick updates for ya’ll.
1) I’ve pieced together a new page- see the green tag at the top (Pics) next to ‘Home’ and ‘Intro’. I thought I could provide a background for myself and make this blog a [...]

Invictus

“Out of the night that covers me,
Black as the Pit from pole to pole,
I thank whatever Gods may be
For my unconquerable soul.
In the fell clutch of Circumstance
I have not winced nor cried aloud.
Under the bludgeoning of Chance
My head is bloody, but unbowed.
Beyond this place of wrath and tears
Looms but the Horror of the shade,
And yet [...]

Jesse Jackson is Racist

No question he’s a race-monger. He exploits race whenever he can for his own agenda. In previous posts I have submitted that I honestly believe that the vast vast majority of political figures (ones I agree with as well as those I completely oppose) are pushing their agendas for the right reasons. I think people [...]

Rule of Law: Will of the People

Sadly. By my calculation (the computing power of a 10 year old) Obama has a better chance of winning than Billary and much much better than McCain. So, am I giving up hope? No, but baring a miracle it’ll be Barack Hussein Obama.
I’d like to add another thought or two to a previous thread. Rideronthet [...]

Mandated Welfare is not Charity

post I stole from
Latter-day Center for Moral Liberalism.
“For when aid becomes institutionalized, gratitude is replaced with a sense of entitlement, even of demands for aid, and deep resentment toward the wealthy who unjustly hoard the world’s wealth.”
“Christ’s plan is all about agency, and as such, persuasion, whereas the Adversary of Our Soul’s plan is [...]

John McCain’s VP

Vote by commenting please!

Who do you think John McCain should choose as his running mate
to give him the best chance to win?
(Even if you think his best chance is still a long shot).
Ex: A DrudgeReport link had a poll with a few options:
Newt Gingrich , Joe Lieberman , Michael Bloomberg , Mitt Romney, Jeb [...]

Quotes on the “Liberty” Arguement

“Few concepts have more potential to mislead us than the idea that choice, or agency, is an ultimate goal.”
“We are responsible to use our agency in a world of choices.”
“Interesting how one virtue, when given exaggerated or fanatical emphasis, can be used to batter down another, with freedom, a virtue, invoked to protect vice.”
“People who [...]

Is the LDS Church Political?

“The Church’s mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ, not to elect politicians. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is neutral in matters of party politics…
The Church does not:

Endorse, promote or oppose political parties, candidates or platforms…

The Church does:

Reserve the right as an [...]

Apostasy and Mercy Explained for Bored in Vernal

I have found a blog through a friend called Hieing to Kolob. It’s written by a very liberal feminist called Bored in Vernal whom I find a curious person and disagree with her on almost all points (I hope she links back to read this article- I’d love to get her feedback). Though personally concerned [...]

LDS Newsroom: Constitutional Ammendment defining Marriage

The LDS Newsroom has great interviews with and statements by the Prophets and Apostles on vital matters. I’ll be looking through it and doing write ups. Here Public Affairs interviews Elders Oaks on homo-marriage. I highly recommend looking over the site, but for now, here’s a few excerpts on this topic with more to come:

(P.s. [...]

Morality: Legislate or Keep to Yourself?

“Is it wrong for a person to gamble, smoke marijuana, or marry someone of the same sex? Says who? Who are we to tell other people what to do with their own lives? Does right and wrong exist? If so, who decides what is right and wrong and to whom it applies? The answer to [...]

I support Clinton and McCain

Yes, you read right.
Just a quick update on the situation of the presidential elections. So as of last night, the GOP Darkhorse Huckamonster finally, finally bowed out. He openly hates Romney and I got to feel bad for the guy- Mitt dropped out like 63 states ago and is STILL ahead of Huckabee in delegates. [...]

I’m down with Bill Clinton’s NAFTA

There’s a big fuss about NAFTA- Clinton opponents are getting on her saying it was a bad idea that is hurting America by sending jobs over seas and importing corn and stuff from Mexico without revenue raising tariffs that ‘level the playing field’ for domestic producers. While there is a definite truth to [...]

Attack on the Family: Female Body Image

I think this is one of the most tragic, widespread, and potent psychological warfare against the family. Granted I’m a guy and in a sense have no business talking about ‘how hard it is being a girl dealing with body image’. No doubt. However, my closest friends are all girls and I’m a pretty analytical [...]

Protecting the Sanctity of the Family

“Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets.”
[...]

Why Gospel Principles should be used to approach any Policy

Here’s a great relevant article for those interested.
Because the Gospel is not just a collection of platitudes and “I luv Jeebus” warm fuzzies. It’s a set of eternal principles to be applied in all sorts of circumstances. I’ve heard the argument “Yeah, well, situations in which the Church has an Official Stance, I’ll go with [...]

Brainstorming

Sorry I haven’t blogged recently, I’ve been a bit busy and trying to think of topics to cover. There were a few ideas I thought of, but being a lazy person, when it came down to it, decided not to bother. Looking at other people’s blogs (see Links), it became apparent that people tend to [...]