In the beginning there was the Word. The Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning. All things were made by him and nothing was made without him. In him there was life, and that life was the light of all people. … Continue reading
The GOP finds their base is more important to them than anything, including winning elections. I don’t think many would find this earth-shattering news. I just would like to point out that this fact has become increasingly evident by recent news. The Heritage Foundation’s study claiming Hispanics are of a … Continue reading
“An American female soldier in a combat zone is more likely to be raped by a fellow soldier than killed by enemy fire. A culture of privilege and impunity has resulted in few prosecutions, and the systematic isolation of women — and men — who dare report the crimes.” These … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ Currently, the Obama Administration is in the process of negotiating two large scale so-called “Free Trade” Agreements. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) seeks to include the United States and European Union in a free trade zone akin to NAFTA and some of … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ The time to close the US military detention camp at Guantanamo Bay has long since passed. As a presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama made the following statement on August 2, 2007: As President, I will close Guantanamo, reject the Military Commissions Act and adhere … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ Stop Pushing Austerity The constant call, primarily by Republicans in Congress, for drastic spending reductions in order to eliminate the federal budget deficit within ten years without further increasing tax revenues seems to have hit a snag recently. The work of Harvard economists Reinhard … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ Boston and West, Texas Last week was filled with news of tragic events that unfolded in Boston, MA and West, TX. These two events dominated television news coverage (including major unscheduled pre-emptions on the major broadcast networks) as well as other media outlets.Coverage was … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ Reversing Romney Hood Last week, President Obama released his proposed budget for FY2014. This budget proposes significant spending cuts, including a controversial proposal to change the cost of living adjustments made to Social Security (known as Chained CPI), as well as additional increases in … Continue reading
Originally posted on Rick Cooley’s site: http://rcooley123.wordpress.com/ What Do Conservatives Seek to Preserve? Where was all this concern with budget deficits and the national debt when Ronald Reagan and the two Bushes were president? Am I the only one to see hypocrisy in a political party that sees nothing wrong with … Continue reading
Originally posted on Bill Byrne’s site: http://thebiblealiveandkickin.com/ (Modern-Day Reporter Series) Young Nazarene Rabbi preaches to thousands on Mount; calls for mercy, compassion & forgiveness; chooses 12 followers! Matthew: 4:15-16: “ In the land of Zabulon, and the land of Nepthalim (near Capernaum) by the way of the sea, beyond … Continue reading