“It is well that war is so terrible otherwise we would grow too fond of it.” Robert E. Lee “I hate war as...
“It is well that war is so terrible otherwise we would grow too fond of it.” Robert E. Lee “I hate war as...

Before the election much hubbub was made about the numbers of people being added as recipients to the SNAP (food stamp) program. Some...
A new long trailer has been released for the soon to be released cinematic musical version of Les Miserables. It looks and sounds...

Over the last few weeks I have come to appreciate the writings of Conor Friedersdorf, columnist for The Atlantic. Following last night’s election...
![For Election Day: Malcolm X on blind party allegiance [AUDIO]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.martyduren.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/220px-Malcolm_X_NYWTS_2a.jpg?fit=220%2C303&ssl=1)
I neither defend, promote nor worship Malcolm X. He is, though, a captivating figure in American history, one which most know little about. Like...
Throughout this election season, as in the last one, I have written and discussed here and on Facebook about the need to break...
![The election and social media [INFOGRAPHIC]](https://i0.wp.com/blog.martyduren.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/sm-featured.jpg?fit=550%2C626&ssl=1)
With the election upon us, this graphic proves interesting as to the role social media is playing in the 2012 contest.
The closer the presidential election draws the more attentions return to the issue of abortion. Those on the left cry “women’s rights” while...

Welcome to the Kingdom in the Midst chat of the Obama-Romney foreign policy debate. As with the previous debates, we are given the...
On March 17, 2011 at least 42 people were killed by a United States drone strike in northwestern Pakistan. Four have been confirmed...