Category Archives: Counter Revolution

What does a modern, peaceful counter revolution look like?

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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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“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 →

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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 →

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Am I Still A Republican?

Posted on February 3, 2010 by Tim

In the cycle leading up to Mr. Obama’s election, there was considerable angst within Republican ranks about the performance of President George W. Bush, and about whether or not the party should publicly distance itself from his shortcomings.  In the … Continue reading →

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Letter From A Birmingham Jail

Posted on February 1, 2010 by Tim

The last post contained a link to The Manhattan Declaration, which contains a reference to Letter From a Birmingham Jail, written by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. If I had read this letter before, I do not recall it.  But … Continue reading →

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The Manhattan Declaration

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Tim

Here’s a link to another good document called The Manhattan Declaration that fits within the overall philosophy of this site. Since its release on 11/20/09 (just two months ago), its been signed by over 400,000 people.  Feel free to add … Continue reading →

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One Step Back From the Brink

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Tim

Thank you, Massachusetts. The signals are mixed from the Democrats talking on the radio this morning, but at least there is hope that everyday people in America are taking notice and seem to be willing to stand up and be … Continue reading →

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