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Contextual Criticism
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A blog dedicated to political and religious criticism.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 397 )
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Educational Levels in the United States
The following was sent to me by a friend. It tells a tale that we need to heed. Instead, the people who govern us currently are doing everything they can to... Read more
Posted on 21 February 2016 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Scalia's Black Beemer by Greg Palast
| for OpEdNews It was one of our team’s weirder investigative discoveries: The recently departed Justice Antonin Scalia – aleha hashalom – in 2011, was... Read more
Posted on 19 February 2016 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Boycotting the Jews
I'm not sure where this piece originated. It was sent to me by an enlightened and honest friend, a man of integrity. I'm reprinting it here because I feel it... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2016 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Jewish Version of the Night Before Christmas
This came from a friend of mine who got it from a friend of his. I do not know the author of the piece, but thought it was wonderful in light of the right-wing'... Read more
Posted on 26 December 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Marion County, Florida Sheriff Wants YOU To Carry A Gun!
[Photo of Sheriff Blair from OcalaPost.com]The sheriff of Marion County, Florida, Chris Blair, "is urging residents who have gun permits to carry their... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
On Mystical Experiences & Belief in God
"Mystical experiences are not ineffable." [Ineffable = Beyond expression; indescribable or unspeakable."] By downregulating posterior-medial-frontal-cortex... Read more
Posted on 05 December 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ben Carson - A Diatribe on a Moron
It is impossible to refrain from mocking, deriding, and otherwise slapping down Mr. Ben Carson. He invites disdain. His heart expands by blowing smoke up the... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Jeb! and Oregon
News Item 1:Nine people were shot to death at a community college in Oregon. Some were young students. Parents were also killed. One victim was a professor. It... Read more
Posted on 03 October 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Pope Francis - A Silly Old Man Wearing a Dress
Nothing much changes. From its inception the Roman Catholic church has claimed all authority for itself. The Pope, being the Vicar of Christ and the mouthpiece... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kim Davis Explained in Four Easy Steps
Thanks to my friend, William Kendall, for these photos.William blogs at Ottawa Daily Photo. Read more
Posted on 15 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Palin and the Iran Nuclear Agreement
This is from Daily Kos.At a rally held to foment opposition for any nuclear arms deal with Iran, Sarah Palin gave a speech. This is, in part, what she said:"So... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Huckabee and Cruz to Head to Jail
If only that headline were true! Unfortunately, they're heading to jail, not to be incarcerated, but to visit and share their wisdom and good wishes with Kim... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
One More Good Reason Not To Vote for The Donald
When asked, Trump said that he would indeed consider Sarah Palin for a job in his administration, should the craziness continue and he be elected. Read more
Posted on 08 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Kentucky County Cluck Refuses to Issue Gay Marriage Licenses
Citing God as her ultimate authority, Rowan County clerk, Kim Davis, has steadfastly refused to issue licenses for gay marriages, even though the law instructs... Read more
Posted on 01 September 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Rick Scott Gives Hypocrisy a New Name
Rick Scott, the hypocritical criminal governor of Florida is involved in auditing "Florida hospitals to ensure they haven’t committed Medicaid fraud. Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
War Criminal
When you see this guy on TV talk shows and listen to all of his justifications as to why he was involved in leading the U.S. into an illegal and unjustified... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Teabagger Socialist-free Purity Test
[by Laura Clawson at Daily Kos]I, ________________________, do solemnly swear to uphold the principles of a socialism-free society and heretofore pledge my... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Bloviating Dumps in the Clown Car
I thought we had banned DDT a long time ago. Well, we did, but not the political kind. We still have Donald (Dump) Da Trump with us today. Read more
Posted on 30 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Israel, the U.S. and You!
Nigel, a knowledgeable friend of a friend, sent this letter. He says he was sick of reading about U.S. aid to Israel from people who "were really nasty,... Read more
Posted on 29 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Christian Fundies Vs the Taliban
The following article comes from RightWingWatch. I have changed just a few words: where the interim dean used the word, "Christian," I substituted "Muslim. Read more
Posted on 28 August 2015 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY