President Gordon B. Hinckley passed away the evening of January 27, 2008 due to causes incident to old age. He was 97 years old. Many have shared their thoughts and feelings regarding his passing. His influence on my life was not insignificant. In many ways, he represented the Church like no one else did in [...]
Entries from January 2008
January 30, 2008
Ron Paul Has Already Won.
Ron Paul has already won.
I know what you’re thinking: Ron Paul hasn’t even won a state, Super Tuesday is a week away, and John McCain looks like the frontrunner (possibly the nominee) now. (Of course, the media’s been telling us this for weeks. We were a little slow to finally get there, however.) How could [...]
January 29, 2008
Why I am a Libertarian
Why Am I a Libertarian?
In high school, I was a mostly establishment conservative. I thought Bush I and Reagan were the good guys. My understanding of libertarianism was slight: I saw libertarians as anti-authoritarian libertines, those who wanted their pot and their pornography, and disrespectfully wanted the establishment out of their life.
I drifted into socialism, [...]
January 29, 2008
Why I Have a Hard Time with John McCain
My problems with John McCain are legion.
Many conservatives share my trepidation about the bills he is most commonly associated with (i.e. McCain-Feingold or McCain-Kennedy). They seem like unwise alliances for a conservative to make, a compromise gone too far at best. Or perhaps, they show his true philosophies, which are for big government.
One big issue [...]
January 25, 2008
Letter to Glenn Beck
Brother Beck,
Having recently listened to your recent, excellent radio interview with Ron Paul, and hearing your compatibility with him on issues monetary and domestic, I think it is time to deal with the elephant in the room: foreign policy.
Yes, I admire you for not shouting him down or yelling at him, but instead, respectfully listening [...]
