"It cannot be emphasized too strongly or too often that this great nation was founded, not by religionists, but by Christians; not on religions, but on the gospel of Jesus Christ. For this very reason peoples of other faiths have been afforded asylum, prosperity, and freedom of worship here."
-Patrick Henry
-Patrick Henry
Conservatives Should Celebrate, Remain Vigilent This Independence Day, conservatives have more reason than usual to celebrate America's freedoms as we can plainly see the receding flood of progressivism marked by the Obama years. Consider:
-A "mainstream" media standard bearer acknowledges the anti-Trump election scandals are "mostly (baloney)" https://www.mrctv.org/blog/cnn-sr-producer-caught-video-trumprussia-story-its-mostly-bull -An entertainment industry that has become increasingly hate-filled and hysterical, turning off even its usual undiscerning consumers. http://deadline.com/2017/06/jimmy-fallon-beats-stephen-colbert-total-viewers-first-week-since-donald-trump-inauguration-tv-ratings-1202120671/ -Republicans maintaining their legislative majorities (even when their candidate is the same gender as Hillary Clinton) http://www.politico.com/story/2017/06/20/georgia-election-results-ossoff-handel-239778 -An evil ISIS regime, created by Obama's politically motivated and catastrophic Iraq withdrawal, finally being eradicated by the Iraqi nation we helped rebuild and with America's continued assistance. Much has been written about the courageous act and life of Aggie Christian soldier David Eubanks '83 but this is the best write-up I've seen to date: http://www.myaggienation.com/love-for-iraqis-motivated-aggie-who-famously-saved-girl-in/article_82ab1e16-5a78-11e7-8405-ffb94f4e0329.html -A Trump Supreme Court appointee that is defending religious liberties more like Clarence Thomas than the (retiring?) Anthony Kennedy. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/conservatives-cheer-gorsuch-amid-flurry-of-decisions-on-final-day-of-supreme-court-term/article/2627143 -A movement leader who doesn't think Biblical Christians (are there really other kinds?) are fit for office, now frantically trying to distance himself from his own violent devotees and an FBI investigation of his family's finances. https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2017/06/28/watch-bernie-really-doesnt-want-to-talk-about-that-fbi-investigation-n2347861 -A new-media left that tacitly acknowledges that it is losing the abortion debate by censoring pro-life speech on Twitter https://www.liveaction.org/news/lila-rose-tucker-carlson-twitter/ The increasing radicalization on the left is a sign not of energy and strength but of desperation and weakness. Still, what we are experiencing now is like a partial remission of a cancer that will never be cured. Destructive ideologies, like cancers, seldom stay dormant for long. They can, however, be exposed, contained and treated. The racist and violent ideology exposed in Texas A&M's philosophy department was left untreated. It remains to be seen whether it will remain contained. https://www.campusreform.org/?ID=9239 Will Texas A&M be able to ward off the metastasis of victimism, subjectivism and moral anarchy ravaging most college campuses today? President Young's appointment of Dr Carol Fierke as the new Provost looks like a move in the right direction. Despite coming from the University of Michigan (an epicenter of political correctness), her social media profile shows a cross section of followers. She has a reputation of being a solid administrator and actual scientist who has avoided entanglements with radical movements--unlike her predecessor who marched in Houston's "Gay Pride" parade along with our newly selected student body president. (Sponsors include Signature Care Emergency Center) http://www.thebatt.com/news/representatives-of-a-m-to-participate-in-houston-s-annual/article_a9a7d46e-583e-11e7-996f-4f1f1cf8ca81.html Still, by flirting with the campus left, President Young is playing with fire and Texas A&M could end up getting burned. Look no further than our former Big 12 and current SEC partners in Columbia, Missouri to see the disastrous results of such appeasement. http://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/higher_education/mu-to-rent-out-vacant-residence-halls-tackle-declining-enrollment/article_2c68b3fc-5761-11e7-8024-f792f8eec2ea.html Dilbert Turns Right Progressives looking for a reprieve from the drumbeat of conservative gains are not even finding solace in the funny pages. Scott Adams has been the sharpest wit in the comic pages for almost three decades now with his hilarious, parodies of corporate bureaucracy. But the UC Berkeley grad has finally seen enough.
http://blog.dilbert.com/post/159981284676/president-trumps-first-100-days Like many thoughtful people who once considered themselves liberal, he is off the reservation and has publicly stated that he will never return to the asylum his Alma Mater has become. "I have been a big supporter with both my time and money, but that ends today. I wish them (UC Berkeley) well, but I wouldn't feel safe or welcome on my campus." he wrote in a recent blog. 
Texas Calls Cali's Bluff Speaking of California schools, their politicians are rightfully fearful of hemorrhaging more businesses and citizens to Texas, but don't think for a minute that they will be able to force university athletic departments to forgo the money and recruiting opportunities that Texas provides over a "bathroom bill" or any other issue. Even the liberal activists running Target are having second thoughts about their gender bending policies.
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/leahbarkoukis/2017/04/10/the-boycott-of-target-had-a-huge-impact-n2311355 The Beagle couldn't be prouder of Lt Governor Patrick's work in the Texas Senate and of Governor Abbott for calling a special session. Important conservative agenda items need enactment, including education finance reform and a stronger bathroom privacy bill that calls the NCAA and California's bluff. Meanwhile, House Speaker Straus and his supporters are essentially playing the same role in Texas as the news media is nationally--filling in as the de-facto opposition party in the absence of a viable Democrat one. That's not what Americans elected Republicans to do. A conservative state deserves conservative leadership and, sooner or later, that's what we'll have. We will still welcome visitors, official and otherwise, from California and will visit their lovely state as well. Because conservatives are by nature tolerant and have never had to build walls to keep our citizens in. |
The Transgenderism Myth While there could be an infinite number of sexual disorientations, there remain but two genders/sexes--terms that in this context are synonymous. No true hermaphrodites exist in the human species and the term biological sex does not belong in quotes as if it is some Republican concoction or controversial concept. Unlike "gay marriage" or "medicinal marijuana", biological sex is a natural, objectively verifiable, non-controversial truth accepted by real scientists.
Yet children experiencing gender dysphoria (feeling distressed by their sex or expressing a desire to be the opposite sex) are increasingly being mistreated by their parents and activist professionals on the basis of the left's dangerous fake science. http://dailysignal.com/2017/06/20/new-paper-says-puberty-blockers-arent-answer-gender-confusion/ The good news is that studies show 80 to 95% of children demonstrating gender dysphoria will have resolution of this condition by the end of puberty. Unless their dysphoria was "treated" by "gender affirming" psychotherapy or hormonal manipulation. Then they might "successfully' transition to a lifestyle with suicide rates 10 to 20 times higher than normal. That such a harmful movement has gained as much traction as it has, in such a short time, testifies to the political power of the homosexual movement that preceded it. With a combined GLBTQRSTUV representation of only 2-3% of the population, it is an influential but still quite small coalition. But by recruiting vulnerable children (under the guise of anti-bullying campaigns), they know that they can expand that power base significantly. Like those struggling with same-sex attraction, those experiencing gender dysphoria deserve compassion and help. But those pushing a "transgenderism" agenda on children deserve something else entirely, and it's not a Courage Award, ESPN. Senator Schwertner Receives Texas Monthly's Highest Honor Texas Monthly reserved a "Worst Legislator" award for our own Senator Charles Schwertner. An award that he is no doubt rightfully proud to accept.
First, you have to realize that liberal journalists, like historians, grade legislators, judges and presidents on one criteria: How much they were able to expand the size and scope of government. This is why bungling activists like FDR rank far higher with them than restrained, yet effective leaders like Calvin Coolidge. (Seriously, there's just no way the Great Depression would have lasted over a decade without tremendous government assistance). Second, such criticism doesn't even apply to Senator Schwertner who chairs the Health and Human Services Committee and has been highly active in reforming the agencies that are responsible for caring for the most vulnerable Texans. But, without expanding Medicaid to the extent Texas Monthly would like. (If you want to read more, you can web search because I'm not providing a link to that magazine.)
The Stella Hotel Restaurant Report The Campfire restaurant in Tradition's Stella Hotel brings a trendy yet rustic touch to the B/CS scene. The "farm to table" theme suggests that the menu will change frequently and we will give it another try. But for your money, the cuisine is superior and will probably be more reliable at several fine dining establishments you already know.
The speakeasy themed Hershel's bar is worth a visit for a drink or just to check out the ambiance and the classy tribute to an Aggie football legend you may not know. While you're there, climb the tower after dark, look towards campus and see spinning in the foreground Bryan's version of the Marfa Lights and try to explain their origin, because I haven't yet. Derek Carr's Tithe
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