That’s the Onion, but the best humor always has at least a kernel of truth. If it’s related to Katrina litigation, I hope they can nail him for something related to his State Farm shenanigans.
TNR, take note – this is how it's done.
By on November 28, 2007
This is an appropriate response when one of your reporters is caught making up wild stories:
Journalist fabricated claim that his family was massacred – “Reporters Without Borders is astounded and angry to discover that a journalist’s claim that 11 of his close relatives were murdered last weekend is false. Amman-based Iraqi journalist Dia al-Kawwaz had claimed on 26 November that 11 members of his immediate family were shot by gunmen the previous day in Baghdad.”
Gateway Pundit and Hot Air have more on this story.
Yeah! What Slu Said!
By on November 28, 2007
I don’t have anything to add to Slublog’s post over at Ace about why he can’t support Mike Huckabee for President, but I will second it. I have several friends who say Huck is the only candidate Christians can vote for with a clear conscience. I think that’s ridiculous. Slu addresses Huckabee’s fiscal record, view of government power, and political temperament, and perfectly frames the concerns many of us have. (emphasis added)
Gov. Mike Huckabee Thursday denounced a bill by Sen. Jim Holt that would deny state benefits to illegal immigrants as un-Christian, un-American, irresponsible and anti-life.
I find that bothersome. Consider what he did there: Huckabee made agreement with him on a particular policy a litmus test for what constitutes a good or a bad Christian. This offends me because my faith is more than a set of political yardsticks or a way to institute “social justice.”
Faith should not be a bludgeon used to beat your political opponents into silence. Huckabee’s willingness to use it as such is disturbing. Disagreement does not equal heresy – accusing those who disagree with us of being less devoted to Christ is wrong. Simply wrong. Political issues are not theological ones.
This is an important point. Jesus told us to take care of the poor, not the government. Christians are not called to save the culture, but to point people in a culture to Christ. Our call is not political. This doesn’t mean we should stay out of politics entirely, but I believe it does mean that we shouldn’t allow politics to obscure the most important mission we’ve been given – to tell people about Christ. (Bet you never thought you’d see those words at this blog, huh?)
Go read it all. (And, no, that last paragraph is not something I ever expected to read at AOSHQ. 
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Sermon Series: Gospel of John, John's Introduction
By on November 28, 2007
Here is the third sermon in the Gospel of John series, and here are the sermon notes.
The two previous sermons were prepatory – this one begins with how John chose to start off his gospel. It covers the “table of contents,” vocabulary, and key concepts – it’s a great kickoff. I’ve really been enjoying getting back to the basics. When I was first saved, I read John repeatedly, and ended up writing out a three page, single spaced list of questions that my pastor at the time was kind enough to sit down with me and answer. In spite of that, I’m learning far more from this series than I expected. Like onions, like Shrek, like parfait… John has layers. Dig in and enjoy!
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