Category Archives: politics

completely in the tank

Posted on June 6, 2009 by bkingr

your “objective” news media is completely in the tank for Barack Obama, and the creepiness from the campaign continues in the newsrooms. take a look at this. CHRIS MATTHEWS:….I think the President’s speech yesterday was the reason we Americans elected … Continue reading →

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Really severe rhetoric

Posted on June 4, 2009 by bkingr

a friend of mine sent me this story wherein a British blogger points out that the bad guys have no fear of Barack Obama. School’s out! Suddenly it is playtime for all the naughtier elements in the more “reclusive” parts … Continue reading →

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Jim Manzi nails it

Posted on June 2, 2009 by bkingr

Jim Manzi perfectly captures the intense problems with Sonia Sotomayor’s identity politics approach to judging. Many bloggers have made the argument that Judge Sonia Sotomayor’s famous “wise Latina” comment has been taken out of context. If you read the whole … Continue reading →

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paperback version is out tomorrow

Posted on June 1, 2009 by bkingr

the paperback version of the book is out. No more excuses for not getting and reading one of the most important books explaining the ideological antecedents of Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Harry Reid and Hillary Clinton. Get it tomorrow. Read … Continue reading →

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some questions for "a Latina Judge"

Posted on May 28, 2009 by bkingr

Judge Sonia Motomayor, Barack Obama’s choice for the Supreme Court, is really an amazing piece of work. Matthew Franck has more from the speech she gave in which she declared that a wise latina will generally make better judicial decisions … Continue reading →

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judicial nominee

Posted on May 26, 2009 by bkingr

Judge Sonia Motomayor is President Obama’s pick to replace Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court. She has an interesting track record to say the least. Here is an article by Stuart Taylor in the National Journal about her … Continue reading →

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Piper on Obama on abortion

Posted on May 23, 2009 by bkingr

Take a look and listen to this: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O68MByaMVdM&rel=0&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] transcript here.

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new polling on abortion

Posted on May 15, 2009 by bkingr

these are some very interesting numbers. A new Gallup Poll, conducted May 7-10, finds 51% of Americans calling themselves “pro-life” on the issue of abortion and 42% “pro-choice.” This is the first time a majority of U.S. adults have identified … Continue reading →

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Government control

Posted on April 30, 2009 by bkingr

I really don’t want to be or to come across like one of those black helicopter conspiracy theory nuts, but we have been down this road of unfettered Federal government control before. It was not pretty then and it will … Continue reading →

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more excellent argumentation

Posted on April 15, 2009 by bkingr

did I mention that Shut Up is never a good argument? Why yes, I did. I don’t like xenophobia or nativism or know nothingism any better than anybody else, but there are much better arguments to make against it than … Continue reading →

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"shut up!" they argued

Posted on April 11, 2009 by bkingr

“shut up” is never a good argument. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lWHgUE9AD4s&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1]

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DVR alert

Posted on March 26, 2009 by bkingr

A debate between Mark Driscoll and Annie Lobert against Deepak Chopra and Carlton Pearson on Satan will be on ABC’s Nightline at 11:30 p.m. ET tonight. Preview at the link. Here are 8 things that Jamie Munson of Mars Hill … Continue reading →

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A trillion dollars

Posted on March 23, 2009 by bkingr

via challies, here is a little visual representation of how much money a trillion dollars really is.

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a little political aside

Posted on March 22, 2009 by bkingr

David Warren of Ottawa gives his assessment of Barack Obama’s performance so far: I think [Obama] was perfectly sincere in denying that he was anything of the sort, and in claiming that he would be looking for bipartisan consensus. I … Continue reading →

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Is Obama Pro-Choice?

Posted on March 11, 2009 by bkingr

not for doctors, he’s not. In fact, when it comes to doctors, President Obama believes they should not have the choice to refuse to perform abortions. “By his rule issued today, President Obama is utterly refusing to enforce these conscience … Continue reading →

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Rick Santelli goes off

Posted on February 20, 2009 by bkingr

Everybody has probably seen this already, but let me tell you, this was some good T.V. right here. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEZB4taSEoA&color1=0xb1b1b1&color2=0xcfcfcf&hl=en&feature=player_embedded&fs=1] Hat tip to KLo and Reformissionary.

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legislating morality

Posted on February 15, 2009 by bkingr

Kevin DeYoung has a post up on his blog about why he believes it is not only permissible but necessary to legislate morality in the case of abortion. First he makes the point that I was making to Jesurgislac in … Continue reading →

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I don't even trust you to do that

Posted on February 9, 2009 by bkingr

Cool Milton Friedman in action deconstructing Phil’s leftist utopian assumptions. A helpful reminder of the real engine that drives growth on a day when the Senate passes a 829 billion buck boondoggle of leftist wishlists run amuck. “Where are these … Continue reading →

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the creepiness continues

Posted on February 8, 2009 by bkingr

the phenomenon that I made note of several times in the last year continues. You just don’t replace something with nothing. The latest entry is this book. Like Vitamin Z says, I am not one to imply in the least … Continue reading →

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Barack Obama's view of women

Posted on January 24, 2009 by bkingr

Our new president has already come out strongly for killing babies and using our tax dollars to fund the killing. here is his statement in connection with his reversal of the Mexico City Policy: On the 36th anniversary of Roe … Continue reading →

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Mark your calendar

Posted on January 23, 2009 by bkingr

January 22, 2009 is the day that our new president assumed complete unilateral responsibility for our safety from terrorists. From today’s Washington Post: President Obama yesterday eliminated the most controversial tools employed by his predecessor against terrorism suspects. With the … Continue reading →

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for political junkies

Posted on January 19, 2009 by bkingr

for political junkies, this website is just too much fun. A great way to waste time on a holiday.

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James 3:1

Posted on January 10, 2009 by bkingr

James 3:1 says that not many of us should be teachers because we who teach will be judged more strictly. Teaching the word of God to the people of God is a huge responsibility and should be approached with an … Continue reading →

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Obama on abortion

Posted on January 3, 2009 by bkingr

Joseph Bottum has a well written and insightful piece on the politics of abortion under Obama. Here are some clips but go read the whole thing. On abortion, Obama is the complete man, his support so ingrained that even his … Continue reading →

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post election thoughts

Posted on November 5, 2008 by bkingr

justin taylor and timmy brister make some excellent points today. justin’s post is short and includes these reminders from scripture: No matter who you voted for–or whether you voted at all–it’s important to remember that, as President, Barack Obama will … Continue reading →

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