At my previous job, we tended to have lots of discussions about public policy. As part of that dialogue, an intern once asked: Is government regulation never a good thing? Even if regulations are designed to reduce pollution or cut down on secondhand smoke in restaurants (nominally good goals, although the regulations may be flawed/designed…
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Republicans Will Not Stop Spending Our Money
Did you here the one about the latest report on government efficiency? It seems the thing that government is most efficient at is spending our money. For instance, every two years the Texas comptroller tells the Texas Legislature how much money is available for spending. And then, five months later, legislators pass a budget that…
The Liberty Café 25: Why Government “Protection” Usually Leads to Oppression
Whether it is COVID-19 mandates or the city of Houston’s “Vision Zero” plan, most government efforts to “protect” us usually lead to oppression. Join us on Episode 25 of the Liberty Café as we look into why this happens. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS
Will Texans See Budget Gimmicks or Spending Restraint in 2021?
Every two years, thousands of lobbyists, industry reps, mayors, county commissioners, and other descend into the state Capitol building in Austin when the Texas Legislature convenes. And they all want one thing: your money. Unfortunately, for the most part, lawmakers are happy to provide it to them. The thing is, they don’t really want you…
Who Killed George Floyd?
Raise your hand if you think the police murdered George Floyd? Ok. Anyone believe they just wrongfully contributed to his death? Given the role that Floyd’s death has played in the turbulence and violence in our culture for much of this year, these are important questions to ask. Especially within the church. In some ways,…
The Liberty Café 24: Liberty or Bust
Whether or not President Trump wins reelection, the current state of politics exposes the fact that Americans–including many Republicans and and Christians–are not sure if they want liberty. We take a look at this problem this week and at the only path forward to liberty. Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Android | Google Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify | RSS
Election Reader: Liberal Oppression, Censorship, and the Path Forward
Kamala Pledges to Get Rid of Trump Tax Cuts – Breitbart Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) spoke to Hispanic Americans at a campaign stop in McAllen, Texas, on Friday, telling them that she and former Vice President Joe Biden’s “first order of business” is to get rid of President Trump’s tax cuts. “I promise you this…
Election Reader: Pro-Joe (and Pro-Abortion) Evangelicals
A fair amount of evangelicals are going Pro-Joe! Or at least declaring they will not vote for President Trump. Here are some excerpts from articles explaining why they are wrong: Election and the Spirit of this Age: A Response to John Piper – Mark and Timothy Belz Yet, by God’s providence, there is a team…
Election Reader: Polls and Prognosticators
Here is a series of tweets, excerpts, and links about where things stand and where they are heading: A November Surprise: Trump And The Coming Red Wave Zogby Analytics: Trump Approval at 51% (poll released on Oct 9; 833 likely voters; conducted 9/25-27) pic.twitter.com/cvTLFBlvH3 — PollWatch (@PollWatch2020) October 9, 2020 Don’t Get Suckered By The…
Pro-Abortion Evangelicals
Have you ever noticed how much more complicated it is to cover up the truth rather than confess it? For instance, God tells us: “And there was evening and there was morning, the sixth day. Thus the heavens and the earth were finished” (Genesis 1:31-2:1). Yet rather than simply confess, as the Westminster Divines did,…