ETC: Everyday Thoughts Collected

Apparently so.
An article by AdvanceUSA, in which I interviewed for, was published today.  I will lift two quotes as something I think speaks to today’s decision.  The first quote does not address the decision directly but I hope it will speak to how I approach these type of public policy issues.  The second quote does [...]

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Proverbs 18:20-21 (NKJ)
20 From the fruit of his mouth a man’s stomach is filled;
with the harvest from his lips he is satisfied.
21 The tongue has the power of life and death,
and those who love it will eat its fruit.
Last night, after the concert, I went blog surfing and found three articles that stood out to [...]

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Just so you won’t be confused, the following is a work of fiction. It was inspired by a friend on facebook who used an app to send an online “vampire” after me. For the sake of fiction, let’s call this vampire “Lou.”
::: knock on the door :::
::: I open the door :::
ME: [...]

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I mentioned on my VOX service, before moving to this server, that I had surpassed the legendary “1,000 Posts” marker. A key milestone for any blogger.
Well, my VOX service won’t export the posts I made on there so …this post is now the 1,000ndth post on my blog :).
woot … !
I love blogging. [...]

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As readers of my blog are aware, I spoke at the FRC/HILC press conference on ENDA last week.
I didn’t know I was going to be at the podium until I was introduced. They had asked me to be there in case someone asked about the “ex-gay” perspective. I think my message is ok… [...]

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Back at work. I love my job but could use a week off right now. #
Today is the day for interviews: FNIF on Sex Ed in Washington, Dallas Radio on ENDA and Seattle Radio Ex-Gay Study. #
you ever have one of those days? So glad for a personal day tomorrow. Going with [...]

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You can read about it at the Washington Blade Online ( Warning: gay world-view based newspaper with advertising that some might find offensive.)
From the article,
ENDA supporters were quick to say the postponement had nothing to do with the White House veto threat, but reports surfaced giving separate reasons why House Democratic leaders chose to put [...]

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Here is the statement (emphasis added.)
EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT - OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET - WASHINGTON, D.C. 20503
October 23, 2007 - (House Rules)
STATEMENT OF ADMINISTRATION POLICY
H.R. 3685 – The Employment Non-Discrimination Act
(Rep. Frank (D) MA and 9 cosponsors)
H.R. 3685 would extend existing employment-discrimination provisions of Federal law, including those in Title VII of [...]

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Listening to Senator McCain’s address at The Washington Briefing. I am on blogger row. #
Listening to Senator Brownback. He’s very vigorous in his address at the FRC. The crowd is very warm to him. #
Watching Fred Thompson address the “Values Voters” at the FRC Washington briefing. #
Just spoke at the ENDA press [...]

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The news release
Washington Briefing Sponsors To Voice Opposition To ENDA Legislation
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ - The following announcement was released today by the Family Research Council.
WHAT: During this weekend’s Washington Briefing 2007: Values Voter
Summit, a joint press conference will be held to discuss our opposition to the Employment Non-Discrimination Act which will be voted on [...]

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