Category Archives: Economy

Imams, Priests & Teachers…A Simple Test of Faith!

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Chip Murray

I had the occasion to visit the Face Book site of an old friend recently, and I noticed a posting of someone called Taylor Mali in what turned out to be a very entertaining stand up routine called “What Teachers … Continue reading →

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And So It Begins…

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Chip Murray

You may find yourself living in a shotgun shack And you may find yourself in another part of the world And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile You may find yourself in a beautiful house, … Continue reading →

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The Twilight Zone of Leadership

Posted on March 18, 2011 by Chip Murray

It is simply amazing to me how so many intelligent and well-intentioned citizens…your neighbors, friends and family, as well as mine…are not as outraged, perplexed and horrified over the complete lack of leadership and engagement of this President. The Where’s … Continue reading →

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The Meltdown of the Century…

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Chip Murray

…did not occur in Fukushima, Japan! I will boldly step out onto a limb here (that’s called risk) and not predict (that’s for meteorologists), but guarantee that the Meltdown of the Century Award (more prestigious than the Nobel Peace Prize….especially … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Raise the Bar & Lift Ourselves to a Better PLace!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Chip Murray

I have never considered myself anywhere near the brightest bulb in the box. In fact I sometimes wonder if I even made it into the box to be perfectly honest. But what the good lord didn’t grant me in intellect, … Continue reading →

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All the King’s Horses and All the King’s Men…

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Chip Murray

There’s something happening here…and what it is, IS exactly clear There’s a man with the TRUTH over here…tellin’ me I’ve got nuthin’ to fear. Earthquakes, volcano’s and floods…Do you know that the Earth was “shifted on its axis yesterday”? http://www.cnn.com/2011/WORLD/asiapcf/03/12/japan.earthquake.tsunami.earth/index.html?hpt=T1# … Continue reading →

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Profiles in Cowardice & Stupidity

Posted on March 10, 2011 by Chip Murray

Largest single month deficit in US History…tops all of 2007! http://politicalderby.com/2011/03/07/largest-monthly-deficit-in-history-february-2011/   One third of all US Wages are in the form of government handouts! http://www.newser.com/story/113740/one-third-of-us-wages-government-handouts.html   82% of US Schools are “FAILING”! http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gPmjfDMN5nHOpeSIZYLwkVfKAHGQ?docId=c7dc0757afd54b5ca2836c00de44535f   If courage is the fuel … Continue reading →

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The Political Dividend of Courage

Posted on March 8, 2011 by Chip Murray

In every corner of life, courage is the greatest parent of success! And the lack of it is a dead beat dad chauffeur to failure! America has never been more desperate for courage in her politicians. At every great crossroads-moment … Continue reading →

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Government Activism versus Citizen Activism…A Story of Hope!

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Chip Murray

It is so easy these days to just…let go. After so much time spent fighting for the things you believe in every single day, and still waking up to headlines each day that seem to establish a new low on … Continue reading →

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So Which Side Is God On…Because He is Losing His Shepherds!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Chip Murray

I had sent the following letter out to half a dozen clergy members over the summer; Dear Esteemed Clergy:    I will attempt to convey a message from the heart that came to me this morning. As the people of … Continue reading →

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