Nancy Reagan Dies at 94

Nancy Reagan Dies at 94



Former First Lady Nancy Regan died this past Sunday at the age of 94.  She was the wife of former president Ronald Reagan.  She was born in New York.  Her mother was an actress.  She married Ronald Reagan in March 1952 and they had two children together: Patti and Ron.  They were considered a very happy couple together.  To read the full article, click on the above link.

What to do in a Postchristian America: Keep Calm and Carry On

What to do in a Postchristian America




Eric Metaxas wrote an interesting article on what to do in a post-Christian America.  I want to say first of all as important as it is for Christians to be politically involved in America when it comes to this year's presidential election, for example, the political system in America isn't going to save our country.  I believe in voting for the right candidates when it comes to the election.  I thank God for the huge turnout we had in the Republican caucus from where I was located in Kentucky.  But voting out incumbents and putting in "Christian" candidates in power isn't going to save this country.  To tell you the truth, most "Christian" politicians have been very disappointing.  Our hope isn't in our government.  America's hope is in God Almighty and unless we turn to Him to heal our land, our nation doesn't have a prayer.  God's people need to get right with God and we need to see a great awakening in our country spiritually.  Our priorities are wrong when it comes to spiritual things.  God says in Matthew 6:33 that if we seek ye first the kingdom of God all these things shall be added unto you.  We need God to move in our country and He needs to be acknowledged and recognized once again as Lord.  Jesus is the only answer to the social ills of our nation.  We need to rely on God.  He's our only hope.  If we go back on track spiritually speaking, then other things will fall into place in our lives. 

Cruz and Trump Score Two Wins in Four State Race

Cruz and Trump Score Two Wins in Four State Race


GOP candidate Ted Cruz (R-TX)

In Saturday's four state GOP primary, Senator Ted Cruz snatched victories in the Maine caucus and the Kansas primary while Donald Trump snatched Kentucky and Louisiana.  Kentucky was a close race but was finally called for Trump.  In the Democratic primaries Hillary Clinton won in Louisiana while Bernie Sanders won both Nebraska and Kansas.  However, Clinton's on the path to become the Democratic presidential nominee in the Fall while there's no sure clear-cut winner for the GOP primary yet.  Ted Cruz has already won five states and is making his presence felt in the primary.  Click on the above link to read the details.

The GOP Debate in Detroit

The GOP Debate in Detroit

Rivals Spar With Trump



Last night the Republican candidates were at it again.  Rubio and Cruz were saying that Trump wasn't what he claimed to be and that he donated money to Hillary Clinton's 2008 presidential campaign, for example.  I'll admit there are questions about Trump's character that need to be questioned, but I don't have any respect for Marco Rubio and not much for Ted Cruz.  Rubio's been in the Senate for nearly six years and Cruz for 4 and neither one of them has done anything to rein in unconstitutional spending and many of President Obama's other policies.  Those two have proven to me they aren't going to do anything.  I would rather take a chance on Trump who hasn't held office vs. two Senators who haven't accomplished anything while in office.  Click on one of the links to watch the debate YouTube and the other link from FoxNews.com to read and see the details.

The Super Tuesday Results

Super Tuesday Results--NY Times

Exit Poll: CNN

   

In the Super Tuesday results, Donald Trump carried seven states with a total of 319 delegates.  Ted Cruz carried 3 states with Texas being the big one for him.  Marco Rubio won the Minnesota caucus.  Ted Cruz had a total of 226 delegates.  In the Democratic primary, Hillary Clinton won seven states for a total of 1052 delegates.  Bernie Sanders won four states with a total of 427 delegates.  Hillary Clinton is well on her way to winning the Democratic nomination.  The above link from the New York Times  shows which states each candidate won.  Click on the above links to read the results.

America and IMmigration: A Mixed History With Lessons for Today

America and Immigration: A Mixed History With Lessons for Today




Here is an article from the New American that discusses the history of American immigration: both pros and cons.  I encourage blog readers to read the article.  Click on the link above to read it.

U.S. Has Record 10th Straight Year Without 3% GDP Growth

U.S. Has Record 10th Straight Year Without GDP Growth

In the last 10 straight years the United States hasn't experienced any real growth in the GDP.  I venture to say much of that has to do with the heavy hand of government when it comes to stringent regulations which hinder the economy from flourishing.  The last time the U.S. has experienced any real growth in the GDP was during the presidency of Ronald Reagan from the years 1983-89.  Our country is transforming into a socialist nation, especially with the policies of the Obama administration.  Obama's predecessor George W. Bush took us down that path as well but it has really accelerated under the Obama administration.  Click on the above link to read the full story.

Hillary Clinton Wins South Carolina Primary

Hillary Clinton Wins South Carolina Primary


a victorious Hillary Clinton in South Carolina

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton easily won the South Carolina Primary winning by 50 percentage points.  With 99% of the vote counted Hillary won 73.% percent of the vote compared to Bernie Sanders' 47.5 percent.  Men voted for Clinton 68 to 32 percent among men.  Clinton won 79 to 21 percent among women.  It was according to an exit poll published by CNN.  Click on the above link to read the full story.

Timeline of ISIS

Timeline: The Rise of ISIS


Here is an article from Time Magazine which chronicles the Rise of ISIS and highlights the tragic events that have taken place the last few years.

Trump Scores Big Win in Nevada

Trump Scores Big Win in Nevada




Donald Trump won convincingly in the Nevada caucus Tuesday evening.  It shows that the average Republican voter is upset with the Establishment Republican wing of the party.  Across the nation, Trump leads in many of the polls in the states that will participate in Super Tuesday next Tuesday March 1, 2016.  As far as percentage totals, Trump won 45.9%, Rubio came in second place 23.9 percentage and Ted Cruz came in third place 21.4%.  30 delegates are at stake in Nevada's caucus.  Click on the above link to read the full story.