Monthly Archives: November 2013

The Book Thief & The Arena of Ideas

Posted on November 30, 2013 by Chip Murray

The powerful life-altering essence of the movie The Book Thief is found in the scene where Max asks Liesel to describe the world outside of his hiding place in the basement of Hans and Rosa Hubermann during Hitler’s rule. After … Continue reading →

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A Thanksgiving Revelation!

Posted on November 28, 2013 by Chip Murray

Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. I used to think this was because it featured two of my favorite things; food and football. 59 turkeys later, I finally realize it was never really about them…or football. Today I realize … Continue reading →

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The Tax Man Cometh!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Chip Murray

“Bail-ins” and “increasingly authoritarian governing in Washington and Europe.” If the chart above were a navigational chart it would portend the only course possible for any ship of state in such treacherous waters. If it were a palm reading it … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Morning Tune-up ~ November 24th, 2013

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Chip Murray

I’ve been thinking ‘bout all the times you held me I never heard you shout, the flow of energy was so fine. Now I think I’ll lay it on the line and keep on tryin…’ …to get home to you. … Continue reading →

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What Have They Done to Our Kids?

Posted on November 23, 2013 by Chip Murray

“Forget about respecting your elders. You are Gods, Geniuses & Walking Superpowers!”~ Former Obama “Green Czar” Van Jones in a speech to college kids When I grew up, I addressed everyone outside of my family who was as old or … Continue reading →

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What Goes Around Comes Around for the “Merchants of Misery”

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Chip Murray

“All hail the Merchants of Misery; this world will know your names. There is no mansion big enough to accommodate your shame!” ~ Chip Murray, The Ballad of John Hall It seems no matter where we look from this fantail … Continue reading →

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The Fiery Crash of Liberalism

Posted on November 19, 2013 by Chip Murray

Unlike the rapid “death spiral” descent of most ill-fated aircraft, the Hindenburg just sort of hung there, suspended in the freeze-frame of time…and burned itself to death. The Hindenburg symbolized the pride of Nazi Germany in flight, and its hellish … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Morning Tune-up, November 17, 2013

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Chip Murray

What Am I Doing? The easiest path to take is the path of demoralization…which, by design, puts us squarely on the road to Perdition. Behind every single event, action, newscast, local and global…north, south, east and west…everything is contrived and … Continue reading →

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Open Letter to the Students of Brown University ~ Follow-up

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Chip Murray

I posted this open letter to the students at Brown University last week addressing their treatment of NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly. I am sad to report that not a single student had the courage to step out from the herd … Continue reading →

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“Obama’s Military Coup”

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Chip Murray

I have heard Lt. Col. Oliver North interviewed several times in the past couple of weeks and I keep yelling at the interviewer through the radio to ask Col. North to comment on the extraordinary and disturbing unprecedented purge of … Continue reading →

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