Author Archives: Josh

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I am a husband, father, teacher, coach, blogger, speaker, and learner.

Obama Can’t Stop the Execution

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Josh

News stories are out declaring that President Obama wants to stop the execution of Humberto Leal Garcia, a Mexican national, who was convicted of the rape and murder of a 16 year-old girl in San Antonio, Texas. Since this is … Continue reading →

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Not Guilty

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Josh

Our justice system uses jury trials to decide the innocence or guilt of defendants.  Sometimes innocent people are in the wrong place at the wrong time and convicted of crimes that they did not committ.  Other times it is possible that … Continue reading →

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AL East: Boston Red Sox, NY Yankees, Tampa Rays, Toronto Blue Jays, Baltimore Orioles AL Central: Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, Kansas City Royals. AL West: Texas Rangers, Oakland A’s, Anaheim Angels, Seattle Mariners AL Wildcard: … Continue reading →

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Josh | Leave a comment

Political Expediency v. True Conservatism

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Josh

The 2008 elections showed that the electorate was extremely dissatisfied with the status quo.  The electorate really did want “CHANGE.”  The voters did not want secrecy.  The voters did not want a larger presence of “Big Brother.”  The people did not … Continue reading →

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Letter to the Legislature: School Safety

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Josh

The following is a letter that I have sent to the Tennessee Legislature. Dear Legislator: I am writing this letter in hopes that our schools can become safer learning environments.  Many schools have been able to find funding to have … Continue reading →

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National Opt Out Day

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Josh
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Prediction: TN House and Senate Races 2010

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Josh

Tennessee House Predictions: District 2- In a repeat of a close election, Nathan Vaughn (D) wants to gain the seat he lost to Tony Shipley (R).  Shipley hangs on in a bit of a lop-sided victory. District 3- Scotty Campbell … Continue reading →

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Prediction: US Congress Races 2010

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Josh

Republicans need 39 seats to retake the House of Representatives. I am predicting that they get well over that. I believe they get 60. In Tennessee I am predicting the following: District 1: Phil Roe (R) easily wins re-election.  District … Continue reading →

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Will Bush’s First Pitch at Game 4 of the World Series Provide a Bump?

Posted on October 31, 2010 by Josh

I am positive that Democrats across the nation are making sure that Obama does not throw out the first pitch in any World Series games.  That may cause a drop. My question is this. Will Bush making a good pitch … Continue reading →

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Prediction: US Senate Races 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

There are eighteen Republican-controlled Senate seats up for election this year.  All eight will remain Republican.  They are Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Utah. … Continue reading →

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Prediction: More Gubernatorial Races 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

There are 35 gubernatorial elections this year.  Twenty are Democratic seats.  Fourteen are Republican.  One is an independent.  I would rate these as staying Republican:  Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Georgia, Idaho, Nevada, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, and Utah. I … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Michigan Gubernatorial Race 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

Another blue state will bleed red on Tuesday.

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Prediction: Maine Gubernatorial Race 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

Maine will turn red as well on Tuesday as two Democrats (one the Democratic candidate and the other an Democratic independent) battle it out.  A split Democratic ticket costs the Democratic Party.

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Prediction: Kansas Gubernatorial Race 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

Kansas will turn red on Tuesday in the governor’s race as Sam Brownback, former candidate for Republican nominee for POTUS, will win election.

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Prediction: Colorado Gubernatorial Race 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

This is an interesting race.  The Republican is polling at 5% with polls showing the Democrat is winning be around 5% of an independent.  I am picking that independent to cover that dip to become the highest elected official of … Continue reading →

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Prediction: Tennessee Gubernatorial Race 2010

Posted on October 30, 2010 by Josh

The Tennessee race for the governor’s mansion will not even be close.  I am having a hard time choosing to support Haslam, but the race is not even in question.  Haslam wins by a landslide.

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Arrowood Dispatch State Senate Endorsements 2010

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Josh

District 1 – Steve Southerland (R) District 3 -Rusty Crowe (R) District 7 – Stacey Campfield (R) District 17 – George McDonald (D)  Mae Beavers doesn’t know whether she is coming or going.  She announced she was not running, but … Continue reading →

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Apostasy in the Church

Posted on October 25, 2010 by Josh

Middle Eastern Catholic bishops are slamming Israel over “Israel’s right to return.”  According to the Middle Eastern bishops, Israel has no right to return because Christ abolished the promises to Israel.  Those who take this belief make God a liar.  … Continue reading →

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Arrowood Dispatch State House Endorsements 2010

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Josh

District 1- Jon Lundberg (R) District 2 – Tony Shipley (R)  Shipley has proven to be a good representative.  I recall reading a question on his facebook page that asked about red light cameras.  As I recall, he was generally … Continue reading →

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Hit of the Night

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Josh
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