Why All This Secession Talk Makes No Sense

    (Originally posted on my personal blog - http://nsagraduate.wordpress.com/) I’ve been relatively “mum” on the hot topic of secession over the last week for a variety of reasons.  First, I knew it would blow over before long.  The hotheaded types who latch on to the idea would eventually quiet down.  Second, I was interested in seeing how the media would react.  Third, there’s just not a lot | Read More »

    American Exceptionalism and The Conservative Battle

    (Originally posted on my personal blog - http://nsagraduate.wordpress.com/) Two brief thoughts: 1. I believe in American Exceptionalism.  What made America “exceptional” in the past was her willingness to stand for the principles of liberty and free enterprise while acknowledging that it is the God of the Bible who gives us all good things.  For these reasons we sing “God Bless America”, say “In God We Trust” | Read More »

    Election Day 2012: The Aftermath

    (Originally posted on my personal blog - http://nsagraduate.wordpress.com.) I woke up this morning to find that last night’s results remained the same.  Well actually, that’s not true – this morning it was worse.  President Obama increased his lead in the popular vote, proving that at least 60 million of our countrymen are incapable of discernment, considering him to be worthy of another four years of leadership. | Read More »

    Kony2012 – Discretion is the Better Part of Valor

    There’s been a great deal of hubbub over this video during the last two days, and rightly so.  If you’ve got a free half an hour, then feel free to watch it and be moved by it.  But  please, please… wait before you act, study the organization you’re giving to, and use discretion. Having watched the video and done a little bit of reading myself, | Read More »