In the grand pantheon of American literary figures, few cast as long a shadow as Samuel Langhorne Clemens—the man the world knew as Mark Twain. Author of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Twain was more than America’s greatest humorist; he was a cultural institution, a voice that defined a nation…
Author: Dennis Robbins
Jane Fonda: A Legacy of Controversy Undermines Her Role as Political Oracle
In a recent CNN appearance, actress Jane Fonda unleashed a tirade against Democratic Party leaders, labeling them “not good enough” and decrying their failures in the face of what she perceives as existential threats from Donald Trump. She warned of Trump “amassing power in a way that will destroy our democracy,” invoking unsubstantiated claims about…
The Shutdown Blame Game: Examining the Stones River Claim
Introduction A social media post from “Rapid Response 47” makes sweeping claims about Stones River National Battlefield’s closure, attributing it to a “Democrat shutdown” driven by healthcare policy for undocumented immigrants. This narrative demands scrutiny—not just of the facts, but of the political framing designed to inflame rather than inform. The Factual Landscape National Park…
Bound by Sin, Freed by Grace: Unpacking the Bondage of the Will
Have you ever stopped to think about why we make the choices we do? Theologians have wrestled with this question for centuries. The human will— that inner drive that pushes us toward decisions big and small— isn’t as “free” as we’d like to believe. In fact, it’s often chained up by forces we can’t shake…
BERNIE SANDERS’ BLINDING HYPERBOLE: A Case Study in Political Delusion, Not Crisis Assessment
Breitbart.com: Bernie Sanders: Trump Presidency ‘Worst Crisis in America Literally Since the Civil War’ Thursday on MSNBC’s “All In,” Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) said President Donald Trump’s second term has become “the worst crisis in America literally since the Civil War.” Host Chris Hayes said, “You’ve have been in you’ve served in Congress, in the…
Daily News Brief: A.M. Edition, Friday, October 3, 2025
A.M. Edition – Daily News Digest for October 3, 2025 [Created with ChatGPT] POLITICS • U.S. government shutdown continues as White House plans agency cuts• Excerpt: President Trump frames the funding lapse as a chance to reduce federal agencies and meet with budget officials on cuts.• Source: Reuters. Reuters • White House suspends $2.1bn in…
When the Deep Waters Roar: The Anchor of the Soul
Anchored in the Storm: Horatio Spafford’s Unyielding Faith Imagine a bustling Chicago street in the 1860s, where horse-drawn carriages clatter over cobblestones and towering buildings pierce the sky. Here thrives Horatio Spafford, a sharp-minded lawyer with a heart ablaze for Christ. He builds a prosperous life—vast properties, a loving wife named Anna, and five lively…
Daily News Brief: P.M. Edition – Thursday, October 2, 2025
P.M. Edition – Daily News Digest for October 2, 2025 [Created with Google Gemini] POLITICS US Government Shutdown Continues Amid Funding Impasse The federal government remains shut down for a second day as Congress fails to pass appropriations legislation. Source: https://apnews.com/ Trump Threatens Federal Layoffs in Shutdown Standoff President Trump is reportedly threatening mass firings…
The Phantom of Breeze Knoll: How a Sunday School Teacher Vanished Into Thin Air After Killing His Family
The mansion on Hillside Avenue had been dark for weeks. Throughout December 1971, neighbors in the affluent town of Westfield, New Jersey, watched as lights burned continuously in the windows of the grand Victorian estate known as Breeze Knoll. Classical music drifted from within. But no one ever seemed to be home. When police finally…
Daily News Brief: Thursday, October 2, 2025
A.M. Edition – Daily News Digest for October 2, 2025 [Created with Google Gemini] POLITICS U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Second Day Amid Funding Impasse The U.S. government remains in a shutdown as Congress and the White House fail to agree on a new stopgap spending measure. Source: https://www.thehindu.com/news/top-news-of-the-day-october-2-2025/article70117628.ece Trump Administration Halts $26 Billion in Funds,…