Posted on 10/17/2007 11:26:41 AM PDT by vietvet67
The Bible talks a great deal about sin, the popular notion being that through God’s vengeance we will burn for an eternity of Hell lest we repent and change. But I believe in the notion that we are punished not so much for our sins, but rather, by our sins. The ugly nature of politics today, and its probable outcome, provides an apt demonstration.
Few would argue, at least among those of us who believe there is such a thing as “morality,” that today’s popular culture is markedly degenerate. We glorify women who dress like tramps and lionize rap stars who treat them as though they were tramps. The magazine racks are obsessed with Brad and Angelina and their latest out-of-wedlock adoption. TV news shows showed more interest in Anna Nicole Smith’s sagas than the war in Iraq.
Respect for authority has been replaced by demands for ever-increasing public services, while fewer and fewer adults are willing to take responsibility for themselves and their families. The principled leader – always a scarce commodity – is today on the verge of extinction. Politics has degenerated to little more than a vote auction for promised public giveaways.
There have always been charlatans in politics, but in today’s culture, being a liar is “smart.” The media are in awe of politicians adept at “crafting a message” that will “resonate” with voters. They discuss without irony how this or that candidate has to “moderate” his/her position to appeal to this or that group. They focus exclusively on image – and seem not to understand that there is no relying on someone whose word is not reliable. But if you don’t stand for something you’ll fall for anything.
(Excerpt) Read more at therant.us ...
I suppose I’ll bump this thread, but I have no idea what the author was talking about from the excerpts. And his point is?
Read the rest of the article...it’s about Neocommunists
Read the rest of the article...it’s about Neocommunists
It may be a tangential point but I despise this sort of accusatory usage. If by "we" Mr. Simpson means me then he is mistaken; if by "we" Mr. Simpson means himself then he ought to stop it. In fact, I suspect he means neither, which sort of takes the air out of the point.
IMHO.
BUMP! Excellent report on communism, and how it’s taken root in the USA.
The left has so many kooky and dangerous ideas, it is hard to imagine there is no organizing thread. I tend to think they have made leftist political views “fashionable.” Since there is no intellectual content to fashion, it is hard to find intelligence in fashionable politics. Is the organizing principle (neo)communism? I don’t know, but I can’t reject the idea. It could just as easily be Satan’s work. It could be both.
Brilliant analysis of the neo-Communists, aka the Democrats, the media, Hollywood, higher education, public education etc. They’re all Communists now and evil. There’s no need of an actual Communist Party. The Democrat Party has become the Communist Party. And Hillary is the perfect, corrupt candidate to advance the cause of the far left.
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