One Last Political Post

By Byron Harvey / September 9, 2010 /

I haven’t had much to say politically in some time (other than the post the other day on the administration’s unbelievable carping to the United Waste of Time Nations about Arizona’s law).  I think I’ll leave this post as my thoughts on U.S. politics at this point in time: When I think about President Obama,…

My Take on the "Religious Right"

By Byron Harvey / September 4, 2010 /

The “religious right” is a semi-pejorative term coined many years ago, undoubtedly by someone who was not a “member” of the “religious right”.  I don’t remember ever hearing one of its icons, Dobson, Falwell, Robertson, et al, ever using the term of themselves.  And an article I read some time back points to the truth…

It's Easy Being Liberal

By Byron Harvey / September 4, 2010 /

“It isn’t easy”, said America’s favorite amphibian, “being green”.  I suppose Kermit would know; having never been in that position, it’s hard for me to render a judgment. But it is certainly quite easy to be a political liberal these days—being a conservative is a much more difficult task.  Allow me to elucidate the truth…

David Barton's Astonishingly Bad Apologetic for Glenn Beck

By Byron Harvey / August 30, 2010 /

OK, let’s start by my acknowledging this truth: in general, I like and agree with Glenn Beck.  Does he say some outrageous things?  Yes.  Do I agree with all of his pronouncements?  Heavens, no.  But in general, I agree with a significant portion of the things he says…but when he starts talking about his faith…