"Wag the dog so-to-speak?"

"Yes you did the right thing for him.  The first and only dog I ever loved was 12 when his hips went.  He couldn't walk.  That's no way for a dog to live.  I had him put down the next day.  It was one of the hardest…"

""Transparency", how often have we heard that from this president?  How can he promise transparency when he doesn't even know what is going on under his 'watch'?  The president sets the tone of the administration,…"

"Honestly Shane, if it weren't for my girls and my vows I took in the presence of God, that is most likely what I would do with my life, at this point.  I hear their numbers are down, anyway..."

"Jonny---so sorry to hear about your loss.  Let me offer my sincerest condolences.  I've lost beloved pets before, and I know how tough this can be.  I'd encourage you to be good to yourself for the next few days--this may…"

"I don't think its so much that we are failing at spreading the Gospel- I think its that Christians are failing to be Christians.  Its the quality vs quantity conundrum.  Are those who are already Christians carrying their crosses…"

"Do you mind expanding a bit what you are looking for with "sound moral character"? I am with you that we are stupid to look for the god-like perfection of a candidate, but then what leaves us with then the far extremes or bland…"