Upping the Ante

David Carlin is an old-time Democrat, dismayed by the depths to which his party has sunk. Pining for the days when his coalition of choice was dominated by politicians innocently seeking to channel benefits to supporters, he laments its capture by a band of ideologues more interested in promoting moral license, irreligion, and racial animosityContinue reading “Upping the Ante”

Radical Prudence

A dear friend who reads this blog, and professes to enjoy it, recently submitted a nomination for our Profiles in Meekness award. I could not agree more with his suggestion; except that I am torn between commending Robert Woodson’s meekness, or his hunger for justice. Woodson is a long-time civil rights activist, who parted waysContinue reading “Radical Prudence”