Passions over ‘prosperity gospel’: Was Jesus wealthy? – CNN.com
They say that Jesus was never poor — and neither should his followers be. Their claim is embedded in the doctrine known as the prosperity gospel, which holds that God rewards the faithful with financial prosperity and spiritual gifts.
I’m sure it’s all part of the same conspiracy [...]

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Great column from Paul Krugman.
Op-Ed Columnist – Tidings of Comfort – NYTimes.com
Indulge me while I tell you a story — a near-future version of Charles Dickens’s “A Christmas Carol.” It begins with sad news: young Timothy Cratchit, a k a Tiny Tim, is sick. And his treatment will cost far more than his parents can [...]

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They moved my freaking precinct last night. I found the volunteers out front to tell them I was there to help and found out that they moved my polling location. I went inside to ask the poll workers if we could put up a sign telling people where the new location was and was appalled [...]

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I actually watched the debate last night and have the following observations:
1. I don't think it changed anyones mind. I didn't see any home runs scored and I imagine both sides could claim their side won.
2. Is McCain mainlining botox or what? He looked incredibly wooden and his face was virtually expressionless. I don't generally [...]

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Don’t expect to see Sarah Palin on the Sunday news programs. McCain is still busy holding her hand. She’s allowed to attend rallies with Senator McCain, but she’s not to be interviewed on her own.
Isn’t it just plain old sexist to think she can’t manage on her own? If a male [...]

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Republicans in the Texas Legislature are all about touting their values and campaign slogans, like “Faith, Family, and Freedom.” But, the real story is often much farther from the truth.
Today, a new website, Texas Republicans: The True Story, has launched to highlight some of the worst GOP incumbents in the Texas Legislature. In “honor” of [...]

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Time to break out that copy of 1776, the musical, not the book.
Amazon.com: 1776 (DIRECTOR’S CUT) (DVD MOVIE):
Once you get over the fact that John Adams is the voice of Kit from Knight Rider it is always a fun little show.
Fireworks are banned in Bexar County so there is always the chance this [...]

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A month ago Brave Citizen gave me a No McBush sticker and my 12 year old put it into one of the side windows of my car. I figured what the heck and got another and so I have one on each side of my car right now. I went through the McDonalds drive thru [...]

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Evangelist accuses Obama of ‘distorting’ Bible – CNN.com
In the comments to be aired Tuesday, Dobson said Obama should not be referencing antiquated dietary codes and passages from the Old Testament that are no longer relevant to the teachings of the New Testament.
So does the New Testament explicitly state “ignore the abomination thing about shellfish?

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Unbelievable, Ciro Rodriguez voted for the FISA Amendments.
Final Vote Results for Roll Call 437
FINAL VOTE RESULTS FOR ROLL CALL 437
For some reason, I expected more from a Representative that voted against the Iraq war.

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