Entries by Bud Hancock

The Invisible Politicians

The following definition of politics was taken from several of the top dictionaries in use today: Use of 1intrigue or 2strategy in obtaining any position of 3power or 4control, as in business, university, government etc. 1Intrigue: the use of underhanded 5machinations or deceitful 6stratagems 5machinations: crafty schemes; plots; intrigues 3power: the ability to do or […]

Seeking Truth From a Passel of Liars

Seeking the Living Among the Dead. I have to ask two very important questions: First, what is Truth? The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines truth as: a) Conformity to fact or actuality, b) Reality; actuality and c) The reality of a situation. Further, the dictionary adds ‘accuracy’, ‘verity’ and ‘credibility’ as synonyms for the word ‘truth’. Many […]

Is the Church Committing Perjury?

2 Timothy 3:5, “This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than […]

A Christian Nation … REALLY?

“For those looking for security, be forewarned that there’s nothing more insecure than a political promise.” — Harry Browne “There is no political solution to a spiritual problem.” — Bonnie Harvey “Money is the currency of power; power is the currency of politicians.” — Bud Hancock “Votes don’t decide elections; MONEY decides elections.” — Bud Hancock […]

The Christian Perspective

What is a ‘perspective’, and how important is it? The word ‘perspective’ is defined as 1) a view or vista, 2) a mental view or outlook and 3) the appearance of objects in depth as perceived by normal binocular vision. One’s personal perspective is shaped by the information received during one’s lifetime and by the […]

What Did You Do With The Gift?

Christmas is one of the most popular, and busy, holiday seasons on earth.  People are planning special dinners and family get-togethers, shopping for last-minute gifts, putting the final touches on decorations and doing almost everything except remembering what the holiday is truly about.  I have no problem with all the various activities mentioned, and I […]

Politics – Lies, Deceptions and Misplaced Hopes

Is there a more divisive subject than politics? Is there a process that uses more lies and deception to accomplish its own purposes? It causes divides between friends, between family members and even between cities, states and nations. Politicians talk about unity and peace, working together for “the betterment of everyone”, all the while knowing […]