Just A Bump In the Road

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary October 25, 2011 By Perry Redd   This should end the war in Libya.  A war reported as “civil” for it was between the rebels opposing the infamous, longtime leader of Libya, now-deceased Moammar Gadhafi.  Gadhafi was brutally killed last week by those pursuing him [...]

Not So Sleight of Hand

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary September 27, 2011 By Perry Redd My concern for the people of Palestine goes back to my discipleship and pastoral training in the mid-90’s.  I grew to question the contemporary mainstream American Christian teaching of the history of the region currently know as Israel.  I [...]

Illusion of Democracy

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary September 13, 2011 By Perry Redd   This is all about the illusion. An illusion is a distortion of the senses, revealing how the brain normally organizes and interprets sensory stimulation. While illusions distort reality, they are generally shared by most  people. An example is: “America [...]

Not So Serious About Syria

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary August 2, 2011 By Perry Redd Are the resolutions in place?  Has NATO been handed the green light?  Are the assassination teams on the ground yet to get President Bashar Assad?  If not, then why not?  It is said that at least 52 people — [...]

Who Speaks for God

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary April 19, 2011 By Perry Redd There are some things that simply need to change.  There are others that need to change now!  The most recent disaster making its way through the southern and mid-western United States, gives me reason to demand that all holy-people [...]

No Comparing Apples to Oranges

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary February 8, 2010 By Perry Redd This commentary will do one of two things: it will either open robust and earnest dialogue on matters of great import to Americans or it will draw the ire of self-important people who discount the experiences of others.  Of [...]

Define “Winnable”

The Other Side of the Tracks: A Socially Speaking commentary December 7, 2010 By Perry Redd We are witnessing a Battle At Little Bighorn in Congress over what to cut out of the budget to make our country fiscally sound.  A battle of the bullshitters is really what it is.  Tax cuts for the rich [...]

Winning A War with Smoke & Mirrors

Could it be, is it true? Did the contemporary magician, David Copperfield actually make the World Trade Center disappear? Well…I did see it with my own eyes—didn’t I? Well, the same way you believed that illusion, you can believe President Obama’s claim: “Combat operations in Iraq have ended.” Now, we can claim victory in Iraq…surely, you jest. No, it’s a president’s slight of hand. It may look like we’ve pulled out of Iraq, but only in word, not in deed. It’ one hell of an illusion…