The Goodwin Blog
In what has become a typical occurrence these days, President Trump continues his efforts to undo the accomplishments of his predecessor, President Barack Obama. Here’s today’s history lesson: At the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner in 2011, Obama, in his typical charismatic manner mocked, and some would say humiliated the future President. Watch the many [...]
“No matter how much money you have, no matter how famous you are, no matter how many people admire you, being black in America is — it’s tough. And we got a long way to go for us as a society and for us as African-Americans until we feel equal in America.” LeBron James May [...]
As The Donald completes his first 100 days as Commander-in-Chief, one thing is certain: he plans to erase Barack Obama’s presidency from the American consciousness. Flash back to April 30, 2011. President Obama stepped to the podium at the annual Correspondents’ Dinner and literally embarrassed The Donald. I am not a psychic or soothsayer, but [...]
Treason (ˈtrēzən) noun: the crime of betraying one’s country, especially by attempting to kill the sovereign or overthrow the government. Synonyms: treachery, disloyalty, betrayal, faithlessness Something’s been in my craw for a while. It’s not like I’ve lost sleep or anything, but it’s bothered me nonetheless. In January, the state celebrated Confederate Heroes Day. In [...]
24Then said Jesus unto his disciples, “if any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.” 25For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. (Matthew 16:24-25) Sometimes I get caught in the routines [...]
And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:32) Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth. (John 17:17) Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but rejoiceth in the truth; (1 Corinthians 13:6) For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth. (2 Corinthians 13:8) For the truth's sake, which dwelleth in us, and shall be [...]
Well. It’s been a few weeks since the November 2016 elections and I guess I’m recovering from a sort of “post traumatic shock.” Political policies come and go, so that really doesn’t affect me much. But I’m having difficulties reconciling the motives and moral/character issues of the new commander-in-chief. My parents taught me to play [...]