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Politics & National Sovereignty

Did Obama's SOTU Pass the Women's Intuition Test? (BLI) The President promised the moon, but said nothing for which he could be held accountable. 1/28/2010 >>more
Does Brown’s Victory Mean Trouble for Obama’s Agenda ... and his Future? (BLI) To help the President grasp the ramifications of Brown’s victory, here are three important messages that he needs to understand.
1/21/2010 >>more
The Inherent Perils of the Charismatic Personality (BLI) Though it can be difficult to sort out the realites that lie beneath the conflicting accounts of his supporters and critics, his actions over time will reveal the true inner core of the man and whose counsel he has been willing to accept. 1/4/2010 >>more
Christmas Hubris and Partisan Willfulness (BLI) On Christmas Eve, Congress is scheduled for a final vote on a massive, destructive and unpopular health care bill that was cobbled together in secrecy. 12/22/2009 >>more
Marriage versus the Obama/Pelosi Nanny State (BLI) Beneficial outcomes are inevitable since the ingredients of a great marriage are attitudes and habits of behavior that are, in essence, virtuous. 11/30/2009 >>more
Thanksgiving Links between the Internet and Freedom (BLI) Time will tell whether the Internet’s positive contributions will outweigh its negative ones, but I’m betting that it will. 11/25/2009 >>more
I Remember Pearl Harbor (BLI) There are really no words to describe my feelings and probably the feelings of many veterans, spouses, and widows of World War II veterans as we contemplate Veterans Day. 11/11/2009 >>more
The Underlying Meaning of Elections 2009 (BLI) There are 83 Democrats in Congress who won in traditionally-GOP districts on Obama’s coattails in 2008. All those Members have to be worried after Election 2009.
11/6/2009 >>more
Now's the Time to Stop the Abomination of ObamaCare (BLI) In the face of an overwhelming lack of public support and dire budget-deficit ramifications, the left, like the snake oil peddlers of old, is selling ObamaCare with quackery. 10/28/2009 >>more
If Obama Wins the Battle, Will He Lose the War? (BLI) As more details about specific costs, the long-range timetable and inevitable rationing are revealed, the public is growing more skeptical and the president more determined. 10/9/2009 >>more
Does America Need Health Care Reform? (BLI) American doctors and American hospitals provide care that is superior to that found anywhere else, and thousands of people are alive today as testament to that fact. 9/25/2009 >>more
Federal Funds Go to "ObamArt"  (BLI) The National Endowment for the Arts has provided grants to artists to produce works of art that promote the Obama regime and agenda. 9/25/2009 >>more
Looking for Right-Wing Terrorists (BLI) In preparation for the National TEA Party, the Capitol Police turned the area surrounding Capitol Hill into a virtual fortress. 9/15/2009 >>more
President Obama Addresses the Nation on Health Care Reform  (BLI) Speech could be called one of the most partisan in history. 9/10/2009 >>more
The Danger of Exploiting (BLI) Actually, itwould be entirely appropriate to have a bloated package of entitlements and misguided benevolence named for a man who has spent his Senate career promoting radical causes. 9/2/2009 >>more
Obama’s Daunting Challenge: Regaining Trust (BLI) The President campaigned on a promise of “hope and change.” We got plenty of change, but hope is dwindling fast. 8/19/2009 >>more
President Obama’s Fishing Expedition (BLI) This week as the White House announced a chilling, very scary project to have ordinary citizens report to them the names of their friends, colleagues, and neighbors who hold “fishy” views about the proposed health care legislation. 8/6/2009 >>more
Who Cares About a Politician's Affair? (BLI) Does it matter that he was obviously moved in his references to his time with the mistress and at disappointing his friends and co-workers, yet showed no emotion as he talked about betraying and hurting his wife and sons, "those boys?" 7/2/2009 >>more
Obama’s Most Outrageous Appointments Yet (BLI) By dozens of political appointments and a Supreme Court nomination, it is obvious that President Obama understands the importance of having personnel who will implement his agenda throughout the government. 6/30/2009 >>more
Sotomayor and the Albatross of Christianity (BLI) Has anyone stopped to ask what it would be like if Sotomayor were an evangelical? 6/5/2009 >>more
Jack Kemp: The Power of Integrity and Authentic Christianity (BLI) With his death this week, America has lost a man whose faith, life, and career are inextricably linked to the best aspects of our national history and tradition. 5/4/2009 >>more
One Hundred Days of Spring Time in America (BLI) The left is bending over backwards to describe Obama's policies as "moderate" and to promote his "change" as positive. 4/30/2009 >>more
The Rhetorical President (BLI) Legitimate rhetoric balances the skills of public speaking with sound logic and appeals to commonality with the audience on the issue at hand. 2/20/2009 >>more
The Nightmarish Possibility of David Ogden at DOJ (BLI) David W. Ogden is President Obama’s nominee for Deputy Attorney General at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). It would be difficult to find a person less desirable to be second in command at the nation’s top law enforcement agency.
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Obama’s First Two Weeks (BLI) After promising the highest possible ethical standards, the President’s nomination process has become a political circus, with one after another of his nominees having tax problems. 2/4/2009 >>more
Obama's Crucial Challenge: The Inaugural Address (BLI) The ultimate question is whether Mr. Obama will be able to rise to the level that circumstances demand and transcend the pervasive cynicism of a populace longing for an end to partisan bickering. 1/21/2009 >>more
Will Obama Become the Statesman That America Needs? (BLI) In the absence of statesmanship, society crumbles as crucial values cease to be reflected in leaders' behavior or in governmental and institutional processes. 12/10/2008 >>more
Obama’s Appointments Give the Left Buyer’s Remorse (BLI) Beyond questions of policy, critics are concerned that Obama is shaping a third Clinton term. 11/25/2008 >>more
Emperor Obama’s Clothes are Visible and Scary (BLI) Not surprisingly, many voters who cast their ballots for Barack Obama for president had no idea what he believed, what his voting record was or what his priorities would be as president. 11/21/2008 >>more
A Crisis in Leadership  (BLI) A new public opinion survey out of Harvard University shows that Americans are increasingly distrustful of today's leadership; not just in the political world, but in charitable work, education and the faith community as well. 10/31/2008 >>more
Worldview Differences and Political Views  (BLI) A new study of our nation's confidence in its leadership reveals the philosophical underpinnings of conservative and liberal voters. 10/23/2008 >>more
Bless Her Heart: Poor Sarah Palin (BLI) The attacks on Sarah Palin have entered the "Bless her heart" territory. Everybody, to hear the mainstream media tell it, feels sorry for Sarah. 10/1/2008 >>more
Remembering 9-11  (BLI) Ceremonies today looked back on the terrorist attacks on our nation seven years ago. For many it was a time to remember and refocus our attention on the very real dangers that exist. 9/11/2008 >>more
Everyone's Talking About Sarah  (BLI) Everyone has something to say about Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin, the GOP's Vice Presidential nominee. But what is being said, particularly by leaders in the feminist movement, is quite astounding. 9/10/2008 >>more
The Summer of Love and the 2008 Election (BLI) Some of the things that happened more than 40 years ago still reverberate through our national culture. 7/30/2008 >>more
Lessons on Life and Living from Tony Snow (BLI) I learned some very important career and life lessons from my interactions with Tony Snow 7/16/2008 >>more
Urgent Action Needed on Child Rapists Supreme Court Ruling  (BLI) House Republican Whip Roy Blunt (R-Missouri) has drafted a letter to the Supreme Court Justices asking them to withdraw the current opinion and reconsider the case. 7/10/2008 >>more
US Supreme Court Ruling on Child Rapists Troubling  (BLI) This week the U.S. Supreme Court issued an opinion stating that child rapists can't be executed for the crime. 6/26/2008 >>more
Yes, Voter, There Are Two Americas (BLI) With public figures, little things can reveal basic values and attitudes. 4/24/2008 >>more
March Liberal Madness  (BLI) Across college campuses conservative students are playing a game that pits the looniest quotes from leading liberals against each other. 4/7/2008 >>more
The Pushy Pundits Forced Romney Out! (BLI) The American public doesn't take orders very well. They felt like they were being steamrolled. 2/8/2008 >>more
An Inside View from CPAC  (BLI) This year's Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) was the site of much political drama as the Republican party is in the midst of choosing it's presidential nominee. 2/8/2008 >>more
Analysis: State of the Union   (BLI) President Bush delivered the last State of the Union address Monday night and speculation ran high in news circles about how this speech would sum up his presidency and still look to the year ahead. 1/29/2008 >>more
The State of the Union Speech: Pomp and Tradition vs. Cultural Cacophony (BLI) The President's greatest challenge during the State of the Union address was to be heard above the cultural cacophony in America. 1/29/2008 >>more
1968 Policies and Election 2008 (BLI) Accounts of the 1960's generally don't include the federal policies that were instituted during that era that continue to contribute to our national woes. 11/26/2007 >>more
We are our Nation's Keeper (BLI) We will never forget those attacks or the thousands of innocent people who lost their lives because of that horrendous act. 9/11/2007 >>more
Congressional Disapproval  (BLI) 8/26/2007 >>more
Why Aren’t Women Running for Office? (BLI) The female share of Congressional seats seems to have reached a plateau at about one in six at the federal level and about one in four at state capitals. 8/23/2007 >>more
Scrambling for the Presidential Pulpit (BLI) Candidates during the 2008 presidential campaign are speaking out to communicate spiritual content in unprecedented ways. 7/17/2007 >>more
Should Conservatives Look at Thompson's Record or His Rhetoric? (BLI) Voters go for the person who makes them feel comfortable, and Fred Thompson has the gift of making people feel like he is one of them. 6/29/2007 >>more
Ten Candidates All in a Row (BLI) Reagan’s name was mentioned nearly two dozen times during the evening, making his presence almost palpable during the debate. 5/8/2007 >>more
NOW Embraces Hillary. Will She Hug Back? (BLI) A CBS poll revealed that three out of four women described the word "feminist" as an insult. 3/29/2007 >>more
The Politicizing of Poverty (BLI) Why, if poverty rates for the various groups have gone down since 1973, has the overall poverty rate gone up? 3/27/2007 >>more
Bush Shows Steady Conviction in Chilly Chamber (BLI) The theme of the President’s remarks was “hope and opportunity.” 1/24/2007 >>more
Why Worry about a Radical Group in the Netherlands? (BLI) Because such fringe groups would encourage similar groups in the U.S. 11/22/2006 >>more
"M&Ms" in Red and Blue (BLI) How Married Moms affected the 2006 election. 11/21/2006 >>more
CWA'S Crouse: Slight, but Significant Voter Changes (BLI) In terms of how groups voted, there were slight, but very significant changes from 2002 to 2006 that spelled disaster for the GOP. 11/8/2006 >>more
Five Things the Values Voters Should Watch (BLI) Election returns on these issues will tell the tale. 11/7/2006 >>more
What Is at Stake at the Polls? (BLI) Values voters cannot afford to let the radical left’s campaigns succeed. 11/2/2006 >>more
Why Attack the Values Voters? (BLI) Are evangelicals willing to be used as pawns? 10/25/2006 >>more
October Assaults (BLI) Is anybody surprised that political assaults are affecting public opinion polls? Cold-hearted strategies can be highly effective. Full frontal assaults can do a lot of damage. 10/23/2006 >>more
Two Big Ones for the Values Voters 2006 (BLI) Two states face a similar choice in less than 2 dozen days. Will the people vote for what is right? 10/18/2006 >>more
Winning the Culture War (BLI) Author claims that eradicating religion is comparable to abolishing slavery. 10/12/2006 >>more
Build Yourself a Slurry Wall (BLI) How, then, do we live –– with constant reminders that evil still lurks? 9/11/2006 >>more
Married Moms and Election 2006 (BLI) Wise Politicians will seek those M & M Votes 9/7/2006 >>more
Oliver Stone's film: an hour later you're hungry (BLI) All that's missing is most of the internal value and the entire larger social and political context. 8/9/2006 >>more
Stone Cold Politics (BLI) 7/28/2006 >>more
Obama Defines Christianity to Include Leftist Ideals (BLI) He’s putting a religious patina on tired, liberal policies. 7/14/2006 >>more
The Uncertain Fruit of Revolutions (BLI) Reaping freedom from a revolution is perilous, at best. 7/3/2006 >>more
George Will and Those Annoying Values Voters (BLI) Can just anyone claim that label? 5/30/2006 >>more
What the President Must Say in the State of the Union Address (BLI) 1/31/2006 >>more
Liberal Disarray (BLI) 1/24/2006 >>more
Abortion, Abuse, Accusations and Alito (BLI) Alito Hearings are a Watershed Moment in American Politics. 1/15/2006 >>more
Americans Look Forward to 2006 (BLI) 1/3/2006 >>more
Body Bags and Excellent Visuals (BLI) 9/10/2005 >>more
Hurricane Katrina Timeline (BLI) 9/7/2005 >>more
John Roberts: Women’s Worst Nightmare? (BLI) 8/24/2005 >>more
Exploiting Cindy Sheehan’s Emotional Crackup (BLI) Media help turn a mother’s grief into an ongoing publicity circus. 8/19/2005 >>more
Box Office Bias (BLI) 7/12/2005 >>more
Uncle Sam’s Open Wallet (BLI) 6/29/2005 >>more
Senatorial Shuffle (BLI) Fourteen members of the U.S. Senate gave a dazzling performance this week of a special tap dance unique to the Hill. 5/31/2005 >>more
The Fraudulent Filibuster (BLI) 5/17/2005 >>more
George W, the Gambler: When is a Gamble not a Gamble? (BLI) 2/8/2005 >>more
The ‘God Gap’ in Election 2004 (BLI) 11/9/2004 >>more
Kerry Concedes; Bush Celebrates (BLI) It was not a good night for the Democrats who must face how seriously they are out-of-step with the heartland of America. 11/3/2004 >>more
The Centrality of Moral Values (BLI) The Left has tried to portray these moral values as extremist. 11/3/2004 >>more
The "Moralizing Demands" of Leadership (BLI) During the 2004 presidential campaign division and discord reached a "tipping point." 11/3/2004 >>more
The Whole World is Watching  (BLI) 11/2/2004 >>more
Women: Did They Determine This Election? (BLI) The women's vote played a pivotal role in this election campaign. 11/2/2004 >>more
Who is the Woman Voter? (BLI) 11/1/2004 >>more
Cinderella at the 2004 Election Ball (BLI) 10/28/2004 >>more
Pretty Boy Overshadowed by Mr. Gravitas (BLI) Vice President Cheney evidenced the courteous behavior and instinctive leadership that John Edwards would do well to observe and learn. 10/6/2004 >>more
Party Gloves Come Off in Vice Presidential Debate  (BLI) 10/6/2004 >>more
Candidates Duel in the First Presidential Debate  (BLI) 10/1/2004 >>more
Left-Right Debate Continues Over Religion and Politics (BLI) 9/30/2004 >>more
Bush National Guard Record under Attack Again  (BLI) 9/15/2004 >>more
With Liberty and Justice for All (BLI) 9/7/2004 >>more
The Republicans’ Rendezvous With Destiny (BLI) 9/3/2004 >>more
A Tale of Broad Shoulders . . . and Some GOP ‘Girlie-Men’ (BLI) 9/3/2004 >>more
RNC Day 4: President Bush Presented as a Leader  (BLI) 9/3/2004 >>more
Hurricane Zell: Some Like it Hot (BLI) Senator Zell Miller took the Republican Convention by storm. 9/3/2004 >>more
RNC Day 3 – A Focus on Records and Leadership  (BLI) 9/2/2004 >>more
Dr. Janice Crouse Interviewed by ABC’s Nightline  (BLI) 9/1/2004 >>more
RNC Day 2: A Night to Remember  (BLI) 9/1/2004 >>more
Republican Convention Opens in NYC  (BLI) 8/31/2004 >>more
Republicans Head to New York City (BLI) 8/27/2004 >>more
Liberal Republicans Demand a ‘Party Unity Plank’  (BLI) 8/16/2004 >>more
Issue Assessment: The Democratic National Convention (BLI) Dr. Crouse analyzes the speeches from the most recent DNC convention. 8/11/2004 >>more
The Women's Vote: Up for Grabs? (BLI) The two parties differ on what issues motivate women voters. 8/5/2004 >>more
Will Kerry's Boat Float? (BLI) We're all in the same boat together, said Kerry. But, Will Kerry's Policies Keep the Ship of State Afloat? 8/3/2004 >>more
Military Brass and Black Militants (BLI) Kerry depicted as War Hero and Worthy of Commander-in-Chief, But Al Sharpton Stole the Show with Red Meat Rhetoric 8/3/2004 >>more
Where Ron Went Wrong (BLI) Former President's Son Tells Democrats to 'Cast a Vote for Embryonic Stem-Cell Research' 8/3/2004 >>more
DNC- A Wrap-Up on News from Boston  (BLI) 8/2/2004 >>more
DNC -- Day Four: Kerry’s Night  (BLI) 7/30/2004 >>more
DNC Day 3 --- Vice President John Edwards Introduced  (BLI) 7/29/2004 >>more
Democrat Platform Reveals Party as Radically Anti-Life/Anti-Family (BLI) 7/27/2004 >>more
Democrats Gather in Boston –Day One  (BLI) 7/27/2004 >>more
Whatever Happened to Statesmanship? (BLI) 6/17/2004 >>more
The Red-Blue Divide (BLI) Ideology in the culture; theology in the church. 5/28/2004 >>more
The World As We Find It: The Future As Bush Shapes It (BLI) The president's speech could win him favor in the public's eyes. 5/25/2004 >>more
Resolute & Real The president meets the press (BLI) The President's April 13 news conference gave insight into his character. 4/14/2004 >>more
Domestic Agenda Gets Hefty Boost in State of the Union (BLI) 1/21/2004 >>more
Clarifying the Separation of Church and State (BLI) 9/4/2003 >>more
Welfare Reform is Reducing Child Poverty (BLI) 7/17/2003 >>more
Reducing Child Poverty: Did Welfare Reform Work? (BLI) Contrary to the dire predictions of the welfare advocacy community, welfare reform has worked. 7/16/2003 >>more
Latest Polls: In America, Equality Trumps Morality (BLI) 7/1/2003 >>more
Our Hunger for the Truth (BLI) 6/10/2003 >>more
Political Propaganda about Backlash Against Women (BLI) Politics is replacing piety as religious feminists blame the religious right for a "backlash" against women and equate the religious right with "fundamentalists" like the Taliban, Muslim terrorists and other extremists. 6/6/2003 >>more
MOGADISHU MENTORING (BLI) 4/4/2003 >>more
The Rebirth of Statesmanship (BLI) 1/29/2003 >>more
Murray’s Malarkey (BLI) 1/13/2003 >>more
Joined at the Heart, Hip As Can Be (BLI) Are you ready for the new, hip Al Gore? Don't worry. No one else seems to be either. 12/4/2002 >>more
The Dust Settles from the Terrorist Attacks (BLI) A year ago this week, we watched in impotent horror as dust from the collapse of 100 stories and a million tons of concrete and steel poured through the streets of Manhattan. 9/11/2002 >>more
Census Reveals Fewer Hyphenated-Americans (BLI) 5/31/2002 >>more
Statement on Terrorist Attack of September 11, 2001 (BLI) 9/12/2001 >>more
The Wrong Kind of Attention to Women Voters (BLI) 10/24/2000 >>more
The Minute of Silence; Double Standards; Convention Highlights (BLI) 8/17/2000 >>more
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