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The Tennessee legislature, ever keen to preserve and perpetuate elements of American heritage, has passed a Bill to make the Bible the official book of Tennessee. While Governor Haslam is a more moderate gent, I think he will bend the knee to the lawmakers and execute faithfully. Of course...

I have a confession to make.- I'm what the left refers to as a "gun nut." You would never no it by the paltry size of my collection, but I think they are cool on so many levels. What I like more than guns though is American gun culture. Since I've taken on the responsibility of being an armed...

'Clock boy' Ahmed Mohamed seeks $15 million, apologies - CNN.com So "Clock Boy" isn't done with Irving, Texas. Apparently, he thinks his predicament was worth $15,000,000 taxpayer dollars. Strangely enough, the first thing that comes to my mind is not his "clock", his religion, or his...

In policy shift, Obama to send U.S. special forces to Syria | Reuters Executive Summary: Despite previous promises of peace, the Obama administration is putting boots on the ground in Syria. They will be Special Forces, responsible for training local moderate freedom fighters. About 50 in...

Adacia Chambers: Oklahoma Parade Crash Was ‘Intentional’ Claims Court, But Judge Grants Mental Illness Evaluation So a mentally ill woman intentionally rams a crowd of parade-goers, killing four people. She has a history of mental illness and the court orders an evaluation. They...

Consider your wish granted, Crossnote. I think this past week has been an exercise in Orwellian newspeak. Lust is "love." Everything that is wrong with America is "Southern" or "Confederate." Not really affordable, but take it anyway is "affordable." Wait-listed is "care." Stagnation is...

I'm pleased to be the first to announce that Rick Perry is officially running for President. About three years ago or so, he visited my workplace. He was not the first politician to darken those doors and I have to say that he was by far the most impressive. Not in the typical way most...

Here is Steven Forbes' take on the UK Elections. I know a lot has been said on this forum and in other venues about the lack of real difference between the Conservative Party and the Labour Party. Forbes seems to think that conservative governance had made a very real difference when the UK's...

David French released this shocker in National Review earlier this morning. National Review It's hard to summarize it and give it due credit. Suffice to say, a Wisconsin family awoke to find a Centuria of local police officers and non-uniformed investigators in their house. The reasons for...

Will you find work once the robot revolution hits? - MarketWatch Depending on who you ask, automation (i.e. the robots and other advanced AI) will take one third to one half of the available jobs in the United States by 2025. What are your thoughts on the matter? Is this mere fantasy or...

Okay political junkies! The 2016 engines are starting and I'm quite thankful that they will dominate the news for some time to come. Now is the time for some wild speculation and I would like to submit this piece: Jim Geraghty’s Off-Kilter 2016 Rundown | National Review Online I would like...

Yesterday marked the start of the German holiday, Oktoberfest! Yes, Oktoberfest starts in late September and runs through early October. A little known fact to traditionally minded south Germans or those of German descent. How did it start? One would assume it was done to commemorate the...

In light of the referendum, the rest of the world may want to brush up on Scottish culture. Here is one of my favorite unofficial Scottish anthems- Scots Wha Hae. If you liked Braveheart and happen to have an itch for opera, this will be a solid choice. I thought it pretty rousing anyway. Well...

He holds me He hears me He gives me the feeling maybe it's love He saved me He made me He looks in my eyes and tells me it's love He holds me He wants me To know that all sin is gone He tells me He loves me When I look in his eyes, I give him my love He is the Man

So! Are you premill, postmill, or amill. Please explain why. I'm at a bit of an impasse as far as my eschatological beliefs are concerned.

You would never name your own child. I'll start: I've always loved the name Henry. I really wish it wasn't out of vogue.