A blog about what daily life was really like in the Middle East and the daily ramblings of an ex-pat mum. That's how I started the blog. We are now home, so I'm just going to continue with life here. I am a deeply committed Christian. I love to teach about and share my faith so you'll see some of that on the blog as well. Got a comment? Please feel to comment at the end of a post. May our Creator's peace be upon you.







All original content on this site is protected under the Digital Media Copyright Act (DMCA) and usage without proper attributation is expressly prohibited.

If you 'rip', I publish your IP address and location.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

Really? Really?

Yes, folks.  That's right.  I'm getting very political.  So, hang on to your socks or stop reading.  'Cause here it comes.

I am very concerned for the United States and what I see as its government gridlock.  I see so much coming out in the conservative press blaming President Obama for problems in the country? Really?  Seriously?  I don't think so.
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/us/politics/tea-party-focus-turns-to-senate-and-shake-up.html

To quote from this recent article in the New York Times:
"But Mr. McConnell’s room to maneuver is shrinking with the rising calls against compromise and the diminishing ranks of Republican deal makers."  Yes folks.  That's right.  The Republicans - the more conservative Tea Party people - are causing grid lock.  The country can't function if the parties don't play nice with each other. 


Clearly, I've been reading the New York Times.  Here's the other bit:
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/13/us/politics/romney-woos-evangelicals-treading-lightly-on-gay-marriage.html/

I find it very troubling to see a potential leader of a major democracy pander to a specific religious group - especially in the United States.  Enough said.

Peace.