Citizen Phil

America's Presidential Choice: Real or Veneer

My generation has witnessed a change during our lifetime. It is has crept up on American families, like some kind of toe fungus; climbing almost imperceptibly up our collective legs over the course of many years. I am aware of it as are my elders, but today’s younger generations have no clue.

I used to believe this was limited to the quality of goods. Local stores sold merchandise intended to last for generations. Furniture was made in America by American craftsmen. We used to buy such items at a reasonable cost, and there existed a bonus. Often, these investments in quality could be passed down to our descendants.

Over time, mega retailers have eliminated this concept. The local shops have been squeezed out and the masses have blindly opted for cheap instead. That nightstand that stood proudly by mom and dad’s bed, perhaps destined to stand for coming generations used to be made of walnut, oak, or cherry wood. 

Now it is made of pressed sawdust and glue, covered with veneer. At best it is a real wood veneer, but more likely it is some kind of plastic counterfeit. The nightstand of today is unlikely to survive moving day, much less be passed down to a nostalgic grandchild.

It is this ignorant acceptance of cheap counterfeits that has captivated the hopes and dreams of youth in the Democratic Party. Barack Obama’s big speech at the Democrat National Convention was well delivered, but as usual it was wrapped in empty platitude, designed to look and sound beautiful to a society that feels the pressure of life’s difficulties.

Barak Obama - Does he believe in Jesus Christ as God the Son?

Barack Obama tells us that he is a Christian, and that his faith is strong and important to him. Listen to these brief public pronouncements. Measure his words against what you know of the Scriptures, and what you know of what it means to be a Christian who is Born Again, Saved by the Grace of God through the Sacrifice and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Note in this short segment, what Barack Obama has to say about who will be in Heaven. As a follower of Christ, devoted to sharing the Good News of the Resurrection, this should give you a clue about Barack Obama's belief regarding Christianity.

All I can say is this. If you are a member of the "voting block" that is described by the media as being the Evangelical, or the Christian Right, or the Born Agains... then use your good common sense about this man.

No matter how much John McCain has troubled me in the past, there is no circumstance that would justify putting Barack Obama in the highest office of the land in place of John McCain. Not if I take my faith in Christ seriously anyway.

John 1:1 - "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God."  This is the description by John of exactly who Jesus Christ is.

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Team Hoyt

Thank God for this father and his testament of love for his son. The video really speaks for itself, so other than to say I am astounded, emotional, and embarrassed by my own shortcomings, I will let you be the judge.

Below is the text of the email that pointed me to this video. I don't know if these words accurately reflect the story or not. Nevertheless, as I said... the video speaks for itself.

• A son asked his father, 'Dad, will you take part in a marathon with me?'
• The father, who despite having a heart condition, says Yes.
• They went on to complete the marathon together.
• Father and son went on to join other marathons, the father always saying 'Yes' to his son's request of going through the race together.
• One day, the son asked his father, 'Dad, let's join the Ironman together.'
• To which, his father said 'Yes'.
• For those who didn't know, Ironman is the toughest triathlon ever. The race encompasses three endurance events of a 2.4 mile (3.86 kilometer) ocean swim,
• followed by a 112 mile (180.2 kilometer) bike ride, and ending with a 26.2 mile (42.195 kilometer) marathon along the coast of the Big Island. Father and son went on to complete the race together.

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Culture Rot

Read TownHall Editor Jonathan Garthwaite's interview with Andrew Klavan. The famous author shares some great observations about the liberal stranglehold on the arts, and the effect it has had on the cultural attitudes in this country.

Out in Hollywood by Jonathan Garthwaite

...then read an article I wrote back in 2006

The Culture Creep by Phil Harris

Is there any wonder that the liberal left has made such gains in office, and in the courts? Cities like San Fransisco have literally become an embarrassment to a once proud nation, and that humiliating fate lies in store for the rest of us if we cannot mount an effective answer to the culture war that has raged unchecked for so long.

Obama says foul...

I believe that this accurately portrays the ridiculous messianic caricature that the Obamomites have been spreading. Great job McCain... keep them coming!

It is time to bring Barak Obama back down to earth, and let him campaign as any other mortal man. Let the democrats whine all they want. They do not have an inalienable right to field a false god as their candidate for President.