Babes In Arms, Noise In Ears
Babies are allowed in courtrooms only if they remain quiet. Anybody want to place some bets on how often a baby stays silent for the duration of a trial? In any event, the moment any…
Articles by Bob Siegel
A Response to Gaga Guidance
PORTLAND, Maine (AFP) – Singing sensation Lady Gaga threw the full weight of her stardom Monday behind efforts to repeal a US ban on gays serving openly in the military, decrying it as “against all…
Another Trojan Horse Bill
September 22, 2010 Yes, the bill was defeated yesterday, but let’s slow down and ponder what almost happened. Once again, Harry Reid takes two emotionally charged, nation dividing issues, (illegal immigration; gays in the military)…
Obama’s Plan A and Plan B
September 22, 2010 Obama loves to go on and on about how Republicans are complaining without sharing any ideas of their own. As a matter of fact, Republicans in congress have been abundantly clear and…
We’ll Always Have Paris
September 21, 2010 The news is abuzz with talking heads and in-depth analysis: Why was Paris Hilton spared a mandatory vacation in jail for the possession of cocaine? Why was she instead offered the consolation…
Jimmy, You’re Partly Right
September 21, 2010 Have you heard the latest? As if the past three decades of speeches and actions were not enough, Jimmy Carter tops off his autobiography with the most golden words of all, spoken…
Urgent Call To Forty Days Of Fasting And Prayer
September 20, 2010 Religious leaders all over the country have marked today, September 20, as the beginning of a 40 day fast, taking us right up to the November 2010 mid term election. If you…
The Two Sides Of The Gospel
This article originally appeared in the book, A Call To Radical Discipleship by Bob Siegel. Published by Campus Ambassadors Press, Copyright (c) 1997 Long before the era of government welfare agencies, our own American churches…
Maybe We Should Get Behind Her Anyway
September 17, 2010 Well, it happened: Against tremendous odds, Christine O’Donnell defeated longtime, staple Congressman, Michael Castle in the Delaware Republican primary for Senator. Now, commentators like Karl Rove and Charles Krauthammer (both of whom…
Is Book Burning Encouraged In The Bible?
A very interesting question was submitted by one of my readers in relation to the whole Koran burning controversy, specifically, my objection to the book burning despite a very personal, critical view of the Koran:…
Be Careful, My Fellow Conservatives. We’re Not Out Of This Yet.
September 14, 2010 Conservatives are in near euphoria as November approaches. All reliable polls suggest that Republicans will take back the House. Some indicators even see the Senate changing hands. Assuming Obama doesn’t create some…
Obama Explains America’s Fear Of Muslims
September 14, 2010 Have you been confused? Are you wondering why all this unfounded paranoia toward the beautiful religion of peace wreaks havoc upon our over reacting country? Well be of good cheer! Barry the…
There Is One Thing Refreshing About Obama
September 14, 2010 You have to hand it to our President: Inasmuch as he is out of step with Americans on almost every single issue including, health care, Cap and Trade, stimulus, redistribution of wealth,…
Smart? Yes. Brave? No.
Sept 13, 2010 Film maker, Michael Moore, no stranger to the phenomenon of opinion offerings, has finally chimed in on the New York City mosque controversy. Moore says he does not want it built in…
Koran Burning Controversy: Unpacking Contradictory Items That Do Not Fit Well In The Same Suitcase
Originally published by San Diego Rostra September 10, 2010 I have written much about Islam but this is my first (and hopefully last) piece on the infamous Terry Jones’ saga. Rarely do we see one…
Mr. President, “No” Is Sometimes A Good Word.
Originally published by San Diego News Room on 9-8-10 Well, Obama is doing it again. Since he can’t play the “blame Bush” card every day, he occasionally pulls his “Republicans are the party of no,”…
“No” Is Sometimes A Good Word.
Originally published by San Diego Newsroom September 08, 2010 Well, Obama is doing it again. Since he can’t play the “blame Bush” card every day, he occasionally pulls his “Republicans are the party of no,”…
Number One Town Hall Blog!
On September 7, 2010, I sent this thank you message to my Town Hall subscribers. I have pasted it to my website to preserve the memory: Out of 15924 Town Hall blogs all over the…
Israel Should Stop Giving Back Land
September 07, 2010 I used to enjoy reading Time Magazine. In fact, I’ll go you one better: Time is the only periodical I have ever subscribed to. How sad to see this once prestigious collection…
Iran and the United Nations
September 07, 2010 Today, many headlines read, “Iran Says It Has Right To Bar U.N. Inspectors.” Question: What the heck difference does any of this make any more? Supposing Iran broke tradition and allowed an…