In the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858 we get an excellent view of how Abraham Lincoln really felt about freeing the black slave. On one hand he talks about slavery as an institution is immoral, but on the other hand he admits that he has real...

The Lincoln-Douglas Debates 1858, part 1

"Why Can't You See This" is a summary of news and current event stories that are told from the point of view of common sense mingled with informed insight.  In today's highly-charged political environment it seems to be impossible to find a down the middle interpretation of the stories that head up the cable news and talk show channels.  But there is a balanced view - it's called the truth.  Everyone in the media knows it but unless the truth serves the agenda they are promoting, you won't hear it - at least not very often. I am a conservative Christian so my world-view is definitely colored by that, but I still want to call 'em like I see 'em. I'm not running for office so I have no one to please (or fool).

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"Why Can't You See This" is a summary of news and current event stories that are told from the point of view of common sense mingled with informed insight. In today's highly-charged political environment it seems to be impossible to find a down the middle interpretation of the stories that head up the cable news and talk show channels. But there is a balanced view - it's called the truth. Everyone in the media knows it but unless the truth serves the agenda they are promoting, you won't hear it - at least not very often. I am a conservative Christian so my world-view is definitely colored by that, but I still want to call 'em like I see 'em. I'm not running for office so I have no one to please (or fool).

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