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Originally published by Communities Digital News The good news is that two gunmen whom ISIS claimed responsibility for, in an attempt to wage Jihad against the participants of a cartoon contest in Garland, Texas, were stopped by some well organized security which anticipated the possibility of such action. The bad news is that many are condemning the contest as much …

Originally written for Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, March 13, 2015 — Are you a Hillary supporter? Are you frustrated to see your favorite candidate accused of yet another scandal? Are you afraid that even fellow Democrats may abandon one who just a few weeks ago looked like a sure winner? Well, be of good cheer! Below are some handy …

Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, February 19, 2015 — Ash Wednesday turned out to be more than a religious observance in San Francisco this year. Students and parents visiting Saint Mary’s Cathedral chose this day to protest the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco which oversees several Catholic Schools in the area. The controversy revolves around a “morality clause” recently …

Written by Bob Siegel and first published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, Dec 8, 2014 —  Just a few days ago, potential 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton gave a speech where she challenged Americans to “show respect, even for one’s enemies.” She also suggested that we “empathize with their perspective and point of view.” Don’t be too hard on …

Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News. SAN DIEGO, November 30, 2014 — Interested in advancing your cause through the wonderful world of news making violence? Would you like to also have the best of both worlds; the benefit of violence without it looking like you were personally responsible? Well then; this is your lucky day! Following are handy, …

Written by Bob Siegel and originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, November 6, 2014 — In his Wednesday press conference, President Obama offered a predictable interpretation of Tuesday’s election results. It means Americans want their elected officials to “work as hard as they do.” I.E. The problem is not him, just Washington in general. What the people want is bi-partisanship. …

Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO,  May 28, 2014 —When a woman falls in love and gets married, her story is often considered a blessing with a fairy tale type, happily-ever-after ending. Unfortunately, such dreams can  become nightmares in Lahore, Pakistan. A pregnant woman, Farzana Parveen, was stoned to death right outside a courthouse, courtesy of her very …

Note from Bob Siegel: This week, Nancy Pelosi finally put some Democrats on the Benghazi investigative committee, making sure each volunteer was somebody who did not believe in the investigation. Last week, before she had made her decision, I wrote the following article: Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, May, 12 2014 — A couple of weeks have passed …

  On April Fool’s Day I sent out a fake review of Noah, talking about how warm, family friendly, and biblically accurate it was: Here is my real review: Originally published by Communities Digital News SAN DIEGO, April 4, 2014 —Director Darren Aronofsky ’s  ambitious film version of Noah and the deluge has something for everybody unless those particular bodies …

  I must confess, I heard so many terrible things about this movie from fellow Christians, I was prepared to hate it. Much to my pleasant surprise, I found director Darren Aronofky’s version of Noah and the deluge to be well written, emotionally stirring, and most important, Biblically accurate. One would think that true believers would embrace this epic, stylish slice …

Written by Bob Siegel and first published by Communities Digital News. Used by permission. SAN DIEGO, March 8, 2014 — “Congressman Darrell Issa’s behavior was crude, wrong, racist and mean towards Congressman Elijah Cummings. Do you agree?” Those were the tweeted words of long time popular civil rights leader, Rev. Jesse Jackson. Was he reacting to a racial slur? Was he …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, November 17, 2013 — To any thinking observer, President Obama’s own explanation offers an involuntary confession that he knowingly lied about his Affordable Health Care law. But rather than paying careful attention to his actual words, our country continues to argue about the motive and integrity of its president. At stake is …

On September, 9, 2013 I debated Muslim apologist Shadid Lewis. The title was, “Can We Trust The New Testament?”  The debate is available to be watched or listened to off of my Website: Bob debates Shadid Lewis “Can We Trust the New Testament?” 09/09/2013 Recorded by The Center For Religious Debate Listen Now       Watch on You Tube Ijaz …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, July 25, 2013 — Former Congressman Anthony Weiner is back in the news. So is his wife Huma Abedin. In the midst of an attempt to re-enter the world of politics by running as mayor of New York City, Weiner was side swiped by a tabloid website entitled The Dirty. The Dirty …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, July 16, 2013 — As usual, the Obama Administration, touted in 2008 as the administration that would heal racial division in America, is helping racial matters about as much as a screaming child helps a headache. In what some would call an unconstitutional example of double jeopardy, George Zimmerman may be …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, July 5, 2013 — A recently passed Senate immigration reform bill seems to strike a balanced solution to immigration, with provisions to satisfy both sides of the political aisle. Indeed, many prominent Republicans helped to craft the newly proposed law which passed by 68-32. Those who instantly equate “bipartisan” legislation with …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, June 26, 2013 —Two of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions were announced Tuesday morning. Both were about same-sex marriage. Both raise a valid question that transcends marriage: Should the courts be deciding these issues at all? First, in a 5-4 decision, a portion of the federal Defense of Marriage Act …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, June 20, 2013 — In his novel 1984, George Orwell predicted a time when people would have no more privacy. He also foresaw a society that would invert word meanings to conceal the truth: “War is peace.” Today, the word “security” is tied to both sides of Orwell’s vision. “Security from …

On last Sunday’s radio show, I had the honor of  interviewing a man I have admired for years; celebrated stage, screen and television actor, Michael Moriarty, who starred (among many other projects) in Law and Order, Holocaust, Find Your Way Home and Pale Rider. Mr. Moriarty is also a jazz musician and political columnist for Washington Times Communities. The first …

Originally published by Communities @ Washington Times SAN DIEGO, June 7, 20, 2013 ― In the wake of so many current, riveting news events, some have forgotten what lurks in America’s horizon. The question of same-sex marriage finally made its way to our Supreme Court. We have not heard as much about this issue lately because the skilled attorneys from …