By DLB on March 8, 2010
Many of my readers know that I am: (a) Reading every single book that comes out on the economic crisis of 2008, and (b) Reviewing every single credible book that comes out about the crisis of 2008, and (c) Writing my own book about the economic crisis of 2008 – one that I want to ...read this post
Posted in Book Reviews, Economics | Tagged economic crisis 2008, Hank Paulson, TARP, Wall Street bailout
By DLB on February 28, 2010
My ongoing series reviewing the major books written on the economic crisis of 2008 has hit an important stride. Some pivotal books on the subject have been released, or are nearing release, and I think more of the mechanical causes of the crisis are finally being discussed. Former Treasury Secretary, Hank Paulson, has ...read this post
Posted in Book Reviews, Economics | Tagged Brian Wesbury, economic crisis 2008, Hank Paulson, optimism, supply side, Thomas Sowell
By DLB on February 18, 2010
I have been passionate about a theology of work and vocation for my entire adult life. Being raised with Calvininian/Kuyperian instincts, I think I know where this comes from ideologically. But deeper than that I think it is a pathological issue for me and largely reflects a deeper existential consideration. I think ...read this post
Posted in Marketplace & Calling, Theology | Tagged calling, Kuyper, theology of work, workaholism
By DLB on February 16, 2010
Since my title is as inflammatory as it is allow me to clarify right up front: I do not think all Ron Paul supporters are loonies; I just happen to be referring to the ones who are loonies in this article. And unfortunately, there are more than many of us want to believe. ...read this post
Posted in Politics | Tagged American exceptionalism, libertarian loonies, Ron Paul, Scott Brown, tea party
By DLB on February 15, 2010
I noticed the following quote in Doug Wilson’s recent Top 10 Observations about Sarah Palin:
“She clearly does not care at all that the people who will never like her don’t like her. This is the essential lesson that fully 95% of all modern conservatives of all stripes — political, theological, social, whatever — never learn.”
The ...read this post
Posted in Politics, Theology | Tagged Doug Wilson, isolationist Libertarians are terds, Sarah Palin, strategic alliances, Tim Keller