Category Archives: Defining Western Civilization

Re-Defining Words – The Left’s War on English.

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Phil Christensen

During the last two weeks, I entered an online debate over the issue of Raphael Warnock and Christian Nationalism.  Yes, I know. Debating a Leftist on any topic risks the loss of brain cells by virtue of exposure.  In this … Continue reading →

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American Culture – Not Perfect, Just Great.

Posted on July 4, 2022 by Phil Christensen

The United States contains a mere 4.2% of the world’s population.  That includes immigrants.  That percentage shrinks for native born Americans.  If you were born here, you won the lottery.  American Culture has a lot to do with that. The … Continue reading →

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Should We Cancel Columbus Day?

Posted on October 12, 2020 by Phil Christensen

Should we cancel Columbus Day? His epic voyage, often dismissed by revisionists, ushered in the great Age of Exploration. Yes, he should be celebrated. Why Do We Celebrate Columbus Day? Let’s get this out of the way.  I will not … Continue reading →

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Moon Landing – Western Civilization Proves Itself

Posted on July 20, 2019 by Phil Christensen

July 20th, 1969. Fifty years ago today, Neil Armstrong stepped out onto the lunar surface.  Showing utter grace and class, he claimed this achievement on behalf of the entire the human race. Prior to that, Buzz Aldrin silently read John … Continue reading →

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The 2016 Election Results and The Left’s Perpetual Coup

Posted on December 16, 2018 by Phil Christensen

The 2016 Elections Results Revealed The Insanity On The Left I would prefer a Chief Executive with a bit more polish.  That being said, a coarse Chief Executive does not send us down the path to Third World Status.  On the … Continue reading →

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I Get It, Trump Haters. So Give Me Something Better

Posted on September 3, 2018 by Phil Christensen

Trump Haters and Binary Thought. Trump Haters, you have a binary problem.  Or perhaps, I should say that your problem is a binary way of seeing the current political landscape in general, or President Trump in particular.  It’s love or hate. … Continue reading →

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The Rules of Conduct For A Successful Civilization

Posted on August 25, 2018 by Phil Christensen

A Civilization needs rules of conduct to function.  Rights need to be acknowledged.  Just as important, common courtesies need to be extended.  Even when it’s difficult.  Especially when its difficult.  This is clearly lost on large swaths of our population … Continue reading →

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The State of Our Dis-Union In the Age of Trump

Posted on February 5, 2018 by Phil Christensen

The absence of grown-ups on the Left side of the political spectrum was on display for all to see last week.  Even Dana Milbank from the Washing Post lamented how President Trump played his political opponents.

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Time – An Obsession – 2018 New Year’s Edition

Posted on January 1, 2018 by Phil Christensen

Time  – A Human Obsession. Time – the non-spatial continuum – continues to hold the fascination of humankind. Last night the population of entire planet celebrated Time. It is the biggest event of the year – bigger than the Super … Continue reading →

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God Does Not Inform Our Politics.

Posted on December 18, 2017 by Phil Christensen

Claiming Your Politics Aligns You With God?  Really? God does not inform my politics. Which means he doesn’t inform yours either. You can pray, seek guidance, but in the end, you really don’t know.

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