Author Archives: Tim

Why Pro-Lifers Fear the Health Care Bill

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Tim

The article “Abortion Returns to the Health Care Debate” appears in the current issue of our Diocesan newspaper, Today’s Catholic.  Its in the archives, in a 20 page PDF of the August 1, 2010 issue, so I have provided a … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution | Leave a comment

Taxpayer Money Supporting Abortion Groups

Posted on June 18, 2010 by Tim

There was much ado during the health care debate about whether or not taxpayer money could be used under the new legislation to directly fund abortions. The truth is, its all smoke and mirrors, and it was that way long … Continue reading →

Posted in Philosophy, Third Party | Leave a comment

Rise of the New Right

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Tim

In the last couple days, I have heard several advertisements for a special to be aired tomorrow night on MSNBC’s Hardball with Chris Matthews.  Its entitled Rise of the New Right. These words from the ad caught my attention: “The … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution | 2 Comments

Two Dilemmas

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Tim

It’s been nearly two months since I wrote a post. Initially, I was frustrated by the happenings in the country.  I wasn’t thinking clearly enough to write something sound.  I was angry enough that I was afraid I might lose … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution | 1 Comment

Freedom’s Greatest Act

Posted on March 23, 2010 by Tim

I posted this today on a Facebook page, under a discussion topic heading that read ‘What Would Jesus Say?” The discussion started with a post of this quotation: ‘If you wish to be perfect, go, sell your possessions, and give … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution, Philosophy | Leave a comment

“Neither Liberty or Safety”

Posted on March 22, 2010 by Tim

Friedrich Hayek, in The Road to Serfdom, wrote the following in 1942. The quote from Benjamin Franklin seems quite apropos today. (The underline is mine.  Its amazing how prescient his thoughts are today.) “Some security is essential if freedom is … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution, Third Party | Leave a comment

Real Money, 2008

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Tim

In the post Minimal Money and a Third Party, I threw out a figure (rather haphazardly, in all honesty) of $100 million dollars as the amount it might take to launch a legitimate third party quest to gain several House … Continue reading →

Posted in Third Party | Leave a comment

Minimal Money and a Third Party

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Tim

Assume for a moment that the last post is correct, and that the current uncertainty in the country makes the emergence of a third party a real possibility. If we accept the possibility, what then is the first step in … Continue reading →

Posted in Third Party | 1 Comment

The Hidden Path to a Third Party

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Tim

Up until very recently, I never would have given a third party a serious chance at becoming a force in American politics. The history of the Democrats goes all the way back to Jefferson.  The history of the Republicans, to … Continue reading →

Posted in Third Party | Leave a comment

Theme Song

Posted on February 21, 2010 by Tim

Sometimes I think I am nuts for viewing the world like I do. If so, this song is the perfect theme song for my life, and for this blog by extension. The YouTube link: The Last Free Place in America … Continue reading →

Posted in Counter Revolution | Leave a comment