I have to tell you the crisis over the nation’s debt limit has frustrations boiling over in ways I haven’t seen since the last time we had some crisis that seemed to average folks like a manufactured controversy. Tweet Share
Debt Debate Draws Comparisons to Terrorism AUDIO
by Scott on July 28, 2011 in Audio, Economy, Obama, Politics, Texas
First Baptist Dallas Pastor: Christians Shouldn’t Try to Make Every Issue a Moral Absolute
by Scott on July 26, 2011 in Audio, Dallas, Economy, God, Obama, Politics, Religion, Texas
Now that prayer events are being held to address the debt crisis (that’s in addition to Gov. Perry’s much-touted and controversial prayer event in Houston next month), I thought it would be interesting to talk with a prominent religious leader in North Texas about people turning to their faith in crisis situations. Tweet Share
Senator: Restricting Abortion “Has to be Personal.” AUDIO
by Scott on May 6, 2011 in Audio, Health Care, Politics, Religion, Texas
Some of the toughest restrictions on abortions are contained in a so-called “sonogram bill” that’s now on the desk of Governor Perry for his signature. Tweet Share
Texas Voter ID: What do Democrats Hope For? (Audio)
by Scott on March 22, 2011 in Audio, Politics
Can the Democrats in the Republican-controlled Texas House hope for any influence whatsoever in the debate over a proposed requirement to show photo ID when casting ballots in the Great State? Tweet Share
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