Thelongversion
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MY BLOGS
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The Long Version
http://thelongversion.com/
The meanderings, musings, and megalomaniasms of an old fart.
Discussing the politics of the day, the irony of those politics, and the insanity that is our current state of government.
Sports, religion, and miscellaneous topics will occasionally appear.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 136 )
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What’s the Real Risk During the COVID-19 Shutdown?
by Nedra Sorenson Guest BlogI keep hearing that “the virus is the boss” – that it is the disease that has to dictate how life goes on…WHETHER life goes on. But... Read more
Posted on 25 April 2020 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Divine Strength of Womanhood
This is a repost of a blog by Dustin Phelps at happiness-seekers.comDustin’s blog is currently on leave while he writes a book. Read more
Posted on 10 March 2020 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Divided States of America: A Return to 1861?
Dr. Jack Devere Minzey, born 6 October 1928 – died 8 April 2018, was the Department Head of Education at Eastern Michigan University as well as a prolific autho... Read more
Posted on 16 December 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Ukraine Official Refutes Key Impeachment Testimony
We see the word “BOMBSHELL” used in news media a lot these days and most of the time it’s nothing more than click bait.This story, however, may actually fit... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Dear Adam Schiff, What is Quid Pro Quo?
Dear Mr. Schiff,How exactly do you define Quid Pro Quo?Is it simply “Get dirt on my opponents or else!” as you and the Democrats have decided? Read more
Posted on 09 November 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Same Destination, Multiple Paths?
A blog post by John Pavlovitz popped up on my social media. The headline grabbed my attention so I clicked.It’s a nice, flowery, feel good post. Read more
Posted on 23 October 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
An Open Letter to the U.S. House of Representatives
By Jeff MinickDear Members of the House of Representatives,I hope this letter finds you in fine fettle.This is a first for me. I’ve never written an open letter. Read more
Posted on 13 June 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
The Case For the Electoral College
Damn that antiquated constitution and it’s old fashioned rules regarding how we elect our leaders!The political Left appears to be in all out war against the... Read more
Posted on 21 May 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
CBS News Reporter Confirms: News Media Has Leftwing Bias
Lara Logan may not be a household name in the world of journalism, but she has been a part of some well-known international news stories over the past decade. Read more
Posted on 19 February 2019 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Climate Changes… It’s Called Weather.
I was born more than half a century ago.Since that time major newspapers and news organizations along with numerous climate, environmental, and scientific group... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Don’t Be Evil – Google’s Hypocrisy
Has Google become something it once told us never to be?Anti-trust regulators say Google unfairly and illegally used its dominance in search to promote its own... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
No. Socialized Medicine Is Not the Answer
Whenever I see people arguing about universal healthcare aka single-payer system aka socialized medicine, I always see the same rationale when it comes to why i... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Is a Second Reformation Unfolding in Front of Our Eyes?
Republished by permissionNovember 1st is traditionally known as “All Saints’ Day” in the Western Christian calendar–a day to remember all of the faithful... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Progressivism By Any Other Name*
Progressives are true pros at renaming their failures. Socialism, Communism, Fascism, and their derivatives, all function with commonality. Read more
Posted on 17 October 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Slamming Capitalism: The New Youthful Fad
I see it a lot these days.Social media posts and memes deriding Capitalism and romanticizing Socialism.I honestly don’t know where it comes from outside of... Read more
Posted on 05 September 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
When the Press No Longer Pretends to Be Honest
I’m honestly getting tired of defending Donald Trump from the news media.He’s not my favorite person. As a human being he’s…not very nice, to put it nicely. Read more
Posted on 17 May 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
When Spending Becomes a Sickness
If your congressional representatives or senators voted for the omnibus (more like ominous) spending bill, you now have a great reason to vote them out when the... Read more
Posted on 23 March 2018 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
Debbie Wasserman-Schultz’ I.T. Guy – The Facts to Date
Imran Awan was arrested at Dulles International Airport in Washington DC as he was attempting to board a flight headed to Pakistan. Awan is charged with bank... Read more
Posted on 04 August 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
TV News Has the Blues
I began my career in the broadcast news business in 1990. In 1998 I discovered NewsBlues.com.I visited the website regularly and subscribed to the newsletter. Read more
Posted on 31 May 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY -
What a Difference a Day Makes
Wouldn’t you know it. Dr. Ben Carson endures 24 hours of non-stop abuse from media, Hollywood, and about every Democrat with a verified Twitter account, when th... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2017 POLITICS, SOCIETY
