Those pesky constitutions… The “Revolutionary turbulence of the year 1848” refers to the widespread European revolutions that occurred in 1848, where several monarchs were forced to abdicate their thrones due to popular uprisings demanding more democratic reforms, often including the tearing up or abolishment of existing constitutions, signifying a rejection of the old order and…
Author: Dennis Robbins
Public education. It’s More Than Money.
An intriguing statistic highlighting a significant shortcoming in public education is the stark contrast between spending and performance in reading proficiency. In New York, despite spending nearly $30,000 per student, only 33% of students achieved reading proficiency last year. Conversely, Florida, which spends just over $10,000 per student, saw over 80% of its students proficient…
The Babylon Bee’s Legal Eagle: How ‘The View’ Became the New Law School
The Babylon Bee: Local Man Passes Bar Exam After Just One Week Of Watching ‘The View’ KANSAS CITY, MO — Local man Kevin Marlow successfully passed the bar exam today, after preparing by simply watching The View for one week. Though Marlow never attended a day of law school, he reportedly logged one of the…
A Blast From The Past … Catching up with Cindy Sheehan
Cindy Sheehan’s activism post-2016 has evolved and diversified, reflecting her continued commitment to peace, anti-war activism, and social justice, while also engaging in broader political critiques. Here’s an update based on her activities and the general direction of her activism: Current Activism Efforts: Writing and Journalism: Blogging: Cindy Sheehan maintains a blog titled “Cindy Sheehan’s…
The Great Government Giveaway: How Last-Minute Spending Undermines Taxpayers
DOGE will clean out more than just the government. Vivek Ramaswamy says the proposed Department of Government Efficiency (“DOGE”), which he’s working on in partnership with Elon Musk, will be able to cut government contracting costs substantially, fire useless employees, and identify entire government agencies that can be dumped. If DOGE works, there’ll be no…
Reclaiming America’s Borders: What Should the Trump Administration’s Strategy Contain?
To develop a logical, tactical, and detailed plan for deporting illegal immigrants under Donald Trump’s administration, the following steps could be taken: 1. Legal and Policy Framework Legislation: Deportation Simplification: Push for Congressional legislation that simplifies the deportation process by reducing administrative hurdles and legal challenges. This would entail streamlining the judicial review process for…
My opinions on “Liberation Theology” have touched a nerve.
My interaction with a tweet by Megan Basham brought out an interesting exchange…intelligence did not appear to be a hallmark of the response from the other side. Liberation theology, for those not in the know, is less about saving souls and more about saving face for political gain, twisting the teachings of Christ into a…
The Changing Landscape of News: X’s Rising Influence Amidst Traditional Media’s Decline
The landscape of news distribution has dramatically shifted, particularly highlighted by the unexpected outcomes of the 2024 election where Donald Trump clinched both the popular vote and the presidency. This unexpected victory has highlighted a profound schism between the narratives propagated by traditional media and the underlying currents of public opinion, a phenomenon that Tim…
Why We Should Consider Eliminating the Department of Education
Amidst the policy dialogues of the new Trump administration, which emphasize a leaner federal government, one of the recurring themes has been the reconsideration of the role of national agencies in domestic affairs, including education. Specifically, the discussion around potentially eliminating the U.S. Department of Education has gained notable traction. While this might appear to…
When preachers go bad … The Antinomian Dilemma: Can Too Much Grace Lead to Too Little Morality?
A lifestyle guided by doctrinal error. Antinomianism is a theological doctrine that holds that Christians are freed by grace from the necessity of obeying the moral law. The term comes from the Greek words “anti” (against) and “nomos” (law). Here are key points about Antinomianism: Grace Over Law: Proponents argue that since salvation is by…