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I remember when I was a young child, my brother and sister and I would gather on the bed with my parents and every night my dad would read us stories like "The Chronicles of Narnia" or "The Hobbit." When we were younger, he would read "Dr. Seuss" stories or "Winnie the Pooh." Unfortunately, being born in 1988 had its own share of disappointments. Paramount of these would be not being exposed the great literary accomplishment of Karen DeBrecht and her new children's book, "Help! Mom! There Are Liberals Under My Bed!" Looking back on it, I can see I...

Dean vs. GOP? Neither cares about America Posted: June 11, 20051:00 a.m. Eastern © 2005 WorldNetDaily.com The initial news this month about DNC Chairman Howard Dean was his pathetic job at raising money for the party. While the millions the Democrats raised weren't bad, they were a ways behind the GOP in the first quarter. The second and more controversial bit of news from the Dean camp was his now-infamous statement about the Republican Party: "The Republicans are not very friendly to different kinds of people. They're a pretty monolithic party. They all behave the same, and they all look the same....

The television brings us images of all kinds of evil. Rape. Murder. Theft. Corruption. Death. We see terrorism, battles in the Mideast, dishonest government and endless stories of sick events unfolding in the world around us. Recently, we've seen devastating images of events that seem a little more complicated: Nature destroying lives and livelihoods. We're seeing creation groaning and we know that something is wrong with all of this; it's not right. And in the midst of that, we give. We're giving a lot. It seems to be our only response. So much so it that we're seeing what can...

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Growing up as a teen in America seems to be an experiment in social anarchy – that is, if you hang out with the right people. Because of this, the problems arising are obvious. This generation is the topic of unending gossip and the target of endless public-awareness campaigns – from teen sex to drugs to abortion to pop culture, and all areas of morality. America's youth are an amazing testament to Aristotle's idea of a human's imitative nature and even the biblical idea of self-awareness and unceasing comparisons. You mix these natures together with an increasing acceptance of all...

The candidates said this election would be the most important of a lifetime. Some conservatives scoffed at such a perspective, pointing to the liberal and moderate tendencies of both candidates. Whatever the pundits are saying, this presidential election may have turned American politics down a road of restructuring.

They're saying this is one of the most important elections in recent history. Indeed, a decision is to be made Tuesday that will result in a drastic change in the nation's future. America's choice? Pick between the visions of John Kerry and George W. Bush. To simply say this is a significant election – well, that's an understatement. A lot is riding on the presidency these days. A president has substantial power to alter our nation's image and life for all. This election will radically affect the major issues we are debating as a nation: the legitimacy of abortion, the...

This year more than any other election cycle, it seems as if there is a concerted effort to get the vote out, specifically the youth vote. These days, it's as if every organization is scrambling to put out some sort of public service announcement making sure every American votes. The most newsworthy and controversial has been, as commented on in previous columns, MTV's Choose or Lose effort and Rock the Vote. These organizations and people are utilizing their abilities to entertain the masses in hopes of bribing citizens to vote. Whether it's P Diddy on MTV or Bruce Springsteen touring...

I've been an avid fan of young Worldnetdaily columnist Kyle Williams for years. The 15 year-old columnist writes better than most pundits twice his age. Unfortunately, in recent columns, Kyle has begun a steady downward spiral into despair. A few weeks back, he wrote a column that sounded like the book of Ecclesiastes. His despair cumulated with this week's column where he listed various topics that he could write about and then concluded: "But I won't, because that would be terribly boring. It's all been hashed and re-hashed by the hundreds of columnists and cable news talking heads. In reality,...

Here I am, typing on the laptop, music humming in the ears, surveying the news. I'll be leaving soon for an Anatomy class, so I need to come up with a provocative topic. But what is there to write about? I could write about the presidential race and the debate that, by the time you read this, will have already been over. The horse race between President Bush and Sen. Kerry has been boring to me since the beginning. I was at Barnes and Noble not too long ago and I saw the cover of the latest Reason magazine. The...

What is the status of public discourse in this nation and where is it going? These questions we must ask ourselves. You don't have to look too far till you find stark evidence that shows the integrity of our national debate and the depth of our communication is fading quickly. Entertainment and politics in the modern society of America has created a deadly mix and a blow to the integrity of our national debate. In this election cycle, think of the severe case of P. Diddy and his entourage crashing a Young Republicans meeting in New York City, shouting his...

Elections come and go. Republicans are elected and Democrats are elected. Political figures rise in popularity and fall to the ground in the midst of scandal. The economy changes, technology advances, politics changes, and the living conditions change. Crooks succeed and they fail, and honest men succeed and fail. The founders of this nation succeeded in their lifetime and the next generations did well. Yet, as America grew, each generation has had its own priorities. Thus, America has become a nation completely different than the vision that was cast at its beginning. Does this mean the founders failed in their...

11th-Hour Makeover? Kyle Williams The rhetoric of John Kerry's speech the other night was disgusting ... and boring. He fails to inspire and he fails to take command. It's obvious that Kerry supporters hate President Bush more than they favor John Kerry. Thus, the Kerry campaign is really an empty shell that merely holds Democratic Party propaganda and a deep hatred for the current administration. This campaign, without a doubt, is comprised of some of the most liberal people America has ever seen. They are radical in their liberalism. John Edwards comes across as a moderate Southerner (which is probably...

It's popular to talk about limited government these days. Paying lip service to the idea of a smaller federal government is not revolutionary anymore. Everyone talks about it now, but no one follows his or her rhetoric with action. Everyone from Tom Daschle talking about fiscal responsibility to Constitution Party presidential nominee Michael Peroutka, talking about a government that could function in a moral way, is using the monster of a federal government as a means to submit his or her politically beneficial solution. We've got to face reality and see that the term "limited government" has been worn out...

Everything is changing. Culture is changing in various ways. The world is changing as countries form new alliances together through organizations like the EU and the FTAA. The way we fight wars is different, the economic ties that bind the world together are changing, and our societies are changing. The power structure of this nation is changing – and there's more change to come. This change has a whole lot to do with technology and a new generation soon to be affecting society. The radical advancement in technology, the growing knowledge base of the world and a new generation will...

There are times when I look around the world wondering, "Why?" Surely, it all serves some sort of a purpose. Surely the wars fought, the innocents killed, the evil punished, the righteous persecuted, the disasters, the thievery, the lies, the victories and corruption all plays some sort of role in a greater purpose. Not by coincidence or chance do these events unfold. I watch the news and read the paper, surveying all the evil around the world. The deaths in Fallujah, the fighting in Pakistan, the communism in China, the erosion of liberty in America, the corruption at the United...

Liberalism Is Unpatriotic Kyle Williams During the dead heat of this election year, sharp criticism is in the air against President Bush, and this being a post-war time, critics are out in further attacks over the legitimacy of the war in Iraq. In return, these critics are being attacked by conservatives and by the administration; thus an all-out political war is ongoing. These critics must concur with Hillary Clinton, who, in April 2003, shouted out to a group of supporters, "I am sick and tired of people who say that if you debate and you disagree with this administration somehow...

Why Kerry will crash and burn in November Posted: March 6, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com John Kerry cleaned house on Super Tuesday, winning all states but one. Coupled with those wins and the welcome he's received in other primaries across the country, Kerry is now the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee. The only speculation is who will fill the vice presidential side of the ticket. Aside from that, there is good news for the Kerry campaign found in the polls. A recent Associated Press survey confirmed many other polls, reporting a close race: President Bush at 46 percent and John Kerry...

Why Kerry will crash and burn in November John Kerry cleaned house on Super Tuesday, winning all states but one. Coupled with those wins and the welcome he's received in other primaries across the country, Kerry is now the 2004 Democratic presidential nominee. The only speculation is who will fill the vice presidential side of the ticket. Aside from that, there is good news for the Kerry campaign found in the polls. A recent Associated Press survey confirmed many other polls, reporting a close race: President Bush at 46 percent and John Kerry at 45 percent. In addition to that...

It's open season on Christianity Posted: February 28, 20041:00 a.m. Eastern © 2004 WorldNetDaily.com Mel Gibson's film, "The Passion of the Christ," has launched onto thousands of screens across the country and is expected to make $80 million this opening weekend – more than any Christian film ever. I saw the film with some family and friends on opening night, but words can't really describe the movie and its impact. The fact that this film stayed true to history, was recorded in original biblical languages, beat all the odds and has swirled in controversy for so long has allowed it to hit...