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You’re a new commenter and, if I should presume, a new reader as well? If so, you should know that I have a low tolerance for insults, implied or otherwise.

But let me try and make my point another way: who reading this blog would not secretly promote a government inititive for $50,000?

Next question: what do you do for a living? Work for the Post Office? Fine. And you love walking around in the uniform they make you wear too, don’t you?

Of course, you don’t. But you do it to keep a roof over your head and food on the table.

Look, the Rebublican Party is about getting paid. No one believes in it because it’s the best party for all of the people. They believe in it because it’s the best party for insuring they’ll continue to get paid.

The Democratic Party, now that’s something different. Heavens know what they believe in.

Ricky

Tip of the iceberg I think.

I suggest from the perspective of a Christopolitico, that my heart comes first, because my head issues will be impacted so dramatically by what I allow in or out of my heart and by extension, my mouth. Accordingly, the life-impact ramifications for ourselves and those whose lives we touch are undeniable.

What were his intentions? They certainly appear to be questionable, even he admits that the appearance of things may be troubling to some — but who’s to say what was in his heart? Who knows the heart of a man? The Bible suggests, not even the man himself. I certainly have my opinions though.

Many of us are acting as if “the sky is falling” because of this foolish and selfish misstep on his part. I think the issue is significant, but not ultimately important.

What is important is how do you or I want to be treated when we fail or misstep? Because as sure as you and I were born — it’s coming.

Secondly, and of seemingly greater public significance. Is it possible for Americans to exercise political muscle and express political differences, even justifiable righteous indignation, without tearing each other apart, spiritually and psychologically? Not that you did this — just to extend the argument.

I am not trying to reduce Armstrong’s situation to a simple political stumble either, it’s certainly much more than that — but still — We have to guard our hearts against the disease of self-righteousness, while ably defending the sensibilities and values established in our minds.

I think you are right about “balance” and for the record, I, in no way, mean to suggest that you possess a heart any more diseased than the rest of us.

I do suggest that we do not crucify Armstrong nor make a Barrabas of him, for the sake of the convenience of the occasion. It’s just an ugly mess for him to try to clean up and get on with his life. And, besides there are bigger fish to fry.

By way of full disclosure, when Armstrong premiered “The Right Side” on WOL-AM Washington, in the mid 1990′s, I was the director of news and programming director there. We were cordial and talked often, but were not friends, as such. In fact, we butted heads a time or two, but we worked it out like gentlemen. As I recall,I have not spoken to him since 1998.

I do wish you well and keep rolling!
Jim