Category Archives: Islam

Of and related to the religion of Islam, highlighting both its many virtues and failings.

Fear and the Working Man

Posted on February 21, 2020 by WonderGoon

Fear is a powerful motivator. It can keep us safe, surely, but it also holds us back. Fear can stop us from attaining our goals or living our lives as proudly as we wish. Don’t get me wrong, fear has … Continue reading →

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A Philosophy of Sin

Posted on August 18, 2012 by WonderGoon

So, according to Christianity, I’m a sinner. In order for this to be true, I must accept 1.) Christianity is the one true religion, 2.) that sin itself exists, and 3.) that I am incapable of avoiding acts that are … Continue reading →

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WATCH: The Speech You’ve Been Waiting For

Posted on December 6, 2011 by WonderGoon

WATCH: The Speech You’ve Been Waiting For.

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If I were to write a Constitution

Posted on July 4, 2011 by WonderGoon

Were I to write a Constitution, as a founding document of a country, I’d base it on the US Constitution. It would be clearly stated that the nation would be a secular nation, founded on no one religious doctrine and … Continue reading →

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Open Thread Thursday: Gao

Posted on June 16, 2011 by WonderGoon

From Wikipedia (Gao) Gao is a town in eastern Mali on the River Niger lying 320 km (200 mi) ESE of Timbuktu. Situated on the left bank of the river at the junction with the Tilemsi valley, it is the … Continue reading →

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Five Years of Goonery

Posted on May 29, 2011 by WonderGoon

May 29th, 2007 marked a black day in the blogosphere. The House of Goonery opened its doors for the first time on the now defunct Pagan Nation. I miss Pagan Nation, but I guess all things change and leaving behind … Continue reading →

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PolitiWatch: Newt Gingrich

Posted on May 24, 2011 by WonderGoon

GOP candidate Newt Gingrich is the topic of this discussion. Herein I will lay out what information is available about Mr. Gingrich’s platform and a bit about his personal/public life. I will try to focus on the issues, at first, … Continue reading →

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A Moment of Opportunity: American Diplomacy in the Middle East and North Africa

Posted on May 20, 2011 by WonderGoon

This is a rather long video of a speech President Obama gave recently about American foreign policy as it relates to the Middle East and North Africa. Egypt, Libya, Tunisia, Iran, and Israel are featured heavily. I don’t know what … Continue reading →

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An(other) Open Letter to God

Posted on May 9, 2011 by WonderGoon

Dear God, I know we don’t see eye-to-eye on things, but I would like to take the time to ask you to please grant your followers in government some semblance of intelligence. Better, please return to earth and take them … Continue reading →

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TYT: Credit Obama for Getting Osama

Posted on May 6, 2011 by WonderGoon

I agree. Obama said he was going to get him and he did. Personally, I think this puts Obama in a nice position come November 2012. Provided he doesn’t somehow screw something up, he can parley this event into political … Continue reading →

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