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Did Paul Invent Christianity?


Yesterday, I had a feisty conversation with a caller who insisted the Apostle Paul, not Jesus, had invented Christianity. This was but one of many questions about Christianity dealt with on The Bob Siegel Show.

Other topics about Christianity

-Why would a Christian apologist also talk so much about politics on his radio show and in his blogs?
-How can I become a Christian when there are so many hypocrites in the church?
-Why do ministers always ask for money?
-Doesn't the Bible contradict itself?
-Can I postpone receiving Christ until I am on my death bed?

Social Issues:

-The Hypocrisy of an American Idol Judge
-Obama's Not So Great Week
-Bob weighs in on those Vermont Teddy Bears.

This program originally broadcast on 2-7-10 and can now be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net

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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.






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Sure I Can Avoid the Trivial. Can You?


At a prayer breakfast, Obama kept mispronouncing the word corpsman by articulating it phonetically: corpse-man. He did it quite a few times.

Some Conservatives are jumping all over this like hungry lions who were just tossed red meat.  How can our Commander-In -Chief mispronounce the very people who serve under him?  For myself, I am willing to let this go. God knows I've done my share of mispronounced words.

My only concern here is a matter of consistency. When Dan Quayle misspelled the word potato, the media never let us hear the end of it and Quayle was ultimately unable to recover. To this day, people think of the man as quite stupid even though he was bright enough to graduate law school, serve in the National Guard, legislate as a senator, and fill the shoes of a Vice- President. In point of fact, Quayle used a correct alternative British spelling. And during that same election, Vice-Presidential hopeful, Al Gore reminded us that you can't make a leopard change his stripes. Didn't matter. The media was in the tank for Democrats.  Democrats are allowed to make gaffs. Republicans are not. Such endless tele-barrage is quite effective. I remember one lady friend of mine explaining to me why she refused to vote for Dan Quayle. Now, mind you, this sweet, innocent female knew nothing about his policies, neither could she even explain the philosophical difference between a Republican and a Democrat. But one thing she did know for sure: Quayle could not spell potato. Even if that had been true,(which it wasn't) none of us ever mispell words? None of us ever make typos?

Obama's error was glaring inasmuch as he repeated the mispronunciation enough times to suggest an almost complete unfamiliarity with the word corpsman. I'm still willing to (as Democratic pundits, no doubt, will remind us ) "drop this trivial matter and just stick to the issues."  Fine, my fellow pundits. Just make sure you do the same. You already destroyed one man's political future over a matter arguably less trivial.



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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Vermont Teddy Bears Carry The Day For Stupid Men Once Again


Well, it's that special time of the year again, Valentine Season. The season begins on December 26th when Hallmark rips down their Christmas decorations (which were up since before Halloween) to put up their brand spanking, new Valentine's Day display. Yeah, that always made so much sense. One day after recovering from the high figured credit cards and the low figured remaining balances in our checkbooks due to a plethora of Christmas shopping, the idea is to get us thinking about what to spend on Valentine's Day.  I mean, it is only two months away from December!

Not that I have anything against this holiday when it truly arrives. Of course I plan to buy something for my sweetheart and hopefully I'll put in a little more time and effort than some of these popular commercials give me credit for.

My favorite is the advertisement for Vermont Teddy Bears.

"Hey guys, we know you blew it once again and haven't given a moment's thought about Valentine's Day even though the beautiful season began December 26th.  Well, hey! Have you seen these Vermont Teddy Bears? Women love them, especially when they're dressed in cute little outfits. We guarantee it will arrive by February 14th and the best thing is that it will look like you put a whole lot of time and effort into this gift, even though you've really been thinking about nothing but the Superbowl every freaking hour of the day. But guys, we're telling you these bears are so darling, your girlfriends will never imagine it took nothing more than four and a half minutes on the internet to order the cotton picking item.  Of course, there's a remote chance she'll figure out the truth inasmuch as these commercials have been on television about 97 times a day these past two months, but you should still buy this bear.
After all, you haven't come up with a better idea yet. Your lack of creativity and all around thickness of skull keeps us in business. See you next time guys. Maybe you can fool her with a bear two years in a row.!"


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Sure, You Can Sing. But Since I'm a Judge, I Will Make Your Entire Life My Business!



Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Yes, Being "Moderate" Certainly Sounds Good, But Maybe It's Only a Sound


Today's "sophisticated" wisdom calls for a moderate, centrist position between the Far Left and the Far Right. But how consistent are the so called moderates?  Read some challenges in my latest piece for San Diego Rostra .




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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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The State of California Bites the Hand That Feeds It


Enterprise Zones is a program in the San Diego area where businesses are able to flourish and hire more people due to tax credits. Now, the state of California, in its brilliance, is poised to remove these tax credits.

This and other subjects were addressed when I substitute hosted The Rick Amato Show, Monday, February 1st.

-My guest during the first hour was Dan Dufrense, who wrote an Op-Ed piece about Enterprise Zones for The San Diego Union-Tribune.
-My guest during the second hour is Barry Jantz, who goes through some other hot button California issues along with the editor of Flash Report.com.

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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Of Course He Was Nervous. He Finally Spoke the Truth


In his televised speech to congress in September 2009, our president said, "Still, given all the misinformation that's been spread over the past few months,I realize...(applause) I realize that many Americans have grown nervous about reform. So tonight I want to address some of the key controversies that are out there."

A few minutes later, the following was listed along with other "bogus claims" as a key controversy to be straightened out. "My health care proposal has also been attacked by some as a government takeover of the entire health care system...Now let me be clear...(He repeats himself again) Let me be clear. It would only be an option for those who don't have insurance. No one would be forced to choose it and it would not impact those of you who already have insurance."

Flash forward: Obama delivered a fun little message to the House Republican Caucus yesterday. Look carefully at his words about the current health care bill.

" For example, we said from the start that it was going to be important for us to be consistent in saying to people if you can have your...if you want to keep the health insurance you got, you can keep it, that you're not going to have anybody getting in between you and your doctor in your decision making. And I think that some of the provisions that got snuck in might have violated that pledge."

You should watch him on video to catch the real mood. He sounds mumbling, stumbling and out of control. He is not happy to be admitting this. Well, OK. Let's give the guy a point or two for at least finally coming clean. And now, Mr. President, if you could apologize to those of us whom you accused of  spreading "misinformation". All we did was reveal what you just confessed yourself about this monster government take over attempt, disguised under the benign name, "Health Care."


At the end of the day, forgiveness is in order. I don't blame Obama for being nervous in his speech yesterday. He actually spoke the truth. Perhaps that was a brand new, unfamiliar experience for him, something which needed a little bit of getting used to.


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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Sure, You Can Sing. But Since I'm a Judge, I Will Make Your Entire Life My Business!


Last week, I had a chance to watch the American Idol auditions in Los Angeles.  Singer/song writer, Avril Lavigne was serving as a guest host, critiquing a Christian worship leader's performance. After admitting that he sang well, Lavigne went on to say that a church leader with a family to support probably does not have time to become a pop singer due to the rigorous schedule. For this reason, she voted no. The other three judges still voted yes, so the guy is going to Hollywood. Still, we need to slow down for a moment and take a second look at what went on.

QUESTION: Since when has American Idol assumed the job of nanny and nursemaid? Excuse me, Miss Lavigne, but I believe your job was to evaluate the man's ability to sing. You were brought on to be a judge, not a family counselor.  OK, the fellow works as a music director in church. With few exceptions, all contestants for American Idol have had some kind of job that they were temporarily suspending. Many of them are also married with children. Even single parents leave their kids and jet off to Hollywood. Year after year, I've watched these hopefuls on their bio videos, crying and lamenting over how much they miss their children. Not once, did I ever hear a judge say, "Well, if it bothers you so much, perhaps you should abandon this competition and go home."

Don't get me wrong. Parting from your family to pursue fame and fortune may indeed call for some reflection and evaluation. I'm just wondering why the Christian is being conspicuously singled out.

Christians have a reputation (often deserved) for being too judgmental. Let's be clear: Not all self-righteous hypocrisy is found inside the church. Sometimes inappropriate judgment comes from the secular world as well, even when (technically and ironically) the person was called in to be a judge.
Lavigne sounded arrogant and patronizing. Apparently, nobody ever explained to her the difference between evaluating an audition and not minding her own business. By challenging a contestant to be more consistent with his Christian faith, she failed to comprehend that Christianity is based upon a Bible which not only talks about worship values and family values, but character as well. Paul probably had this in mind when he listed busybody as a sin.


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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Sandra Bullock Nominated For Oscar


Well they did it! There was buzz and hype about Sandra Bullock being nominated for an Academy Award. Not only did she get nominated, but her movie, The Blind Side is one of the ten nominees for best picture this year. Who would have thought that Hollywood could produce positive portrayals of a Christian, a conservative, and a Republican?

A couple of weeks ago, I was interviewed on KUSI's Good Morning San Diego, about this film. I compared Sandra's character (whom people love) to Sarah Palin, (whom many of these same people hate.) Gotta see the irony!

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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Obama May Have a Plan


Why is President Obama so confident?  During his State of the Union message he seemed to have learned very little. Is he unaware that most Americans are against his Leftist policies? Is he unable to comprehend the landslide, history making, Massachusetts election which sent a Republican senator to Washington from the most liberal state in America?

On this week's Bob Siegel Show, I present some ideas as to what is truly going on. I believe our president is an intelligent person, but a person with a plan. Although I am speculating about this plan, it is speculation based on facts and track records.

The program broadcast on 1-31-10 and can now be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net


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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.

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Democrats Finished By Massachusetts? Nothing A Little Fairness Doctrine Can't Cure


In the aftermath of Scott Brown's election, Obama (as evidenced by his State of the Union message) seems unusually confident that he will still see his policies succeed. One possible reason for this might be the Fairness Doctrine. This is a subject I have addressed many times by blog and radio. My latest article for San Diego Newsroom is a meaty, thorough, discussion about a course I believe our president is going to try to take. It is backed up by many facts, quotes etc.


Democrats finished by Massachusetts? Nothing a little Fairness Doctrine can't cure


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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Three For Three! What a Deal!


Fast food restaurants seem to have figured out how to navigate through today's horrible economy. So many of them are selling hamburgers and similar items for only a buck. Even if you buy three such sandwiches, chances are, you are paying half to one third of what you paid in the past. Of course bigger meals such as "The Baconator" can still be found on their menu. Perhaps, they are hoping that once the cheap stuff draws us in, we'll be enticed by pricier morsels. That's OK. I do not begrudge them any chance to make a profit.

On the other hand, one of my favorite drive-throughs is trying to pull a little stunt. No, they are not being dishonest; not exactly, but they certainly border on it.

I won't embarrass these guys by naming the franchise, but they specialize in hot dogs, so maybe you can figure it out. Now, let me explain what they are hoping you will not figure out: A short while ago, this place had a deal called 3 for 3, meaning, any 3 items from a selected menu for only 3 dollars. After people got used to this generous, economically sound offer, the sign was changed to read "3 for $3.99."  Clever, huh?  It still looks and sounds like 3 for 3, but it is actually 3 for 4. Oh sure, you can relish (no pun intended) their technical fact that the price is truly and honestly one cent less than 4 dollars, but an additional 99 cents is really an additional dollar for all intents and purposes, actually more than a dollar when you consider tax.

One must wonder how many hours faded into the night while big shot executives sat around a polished oak table deciding to dress up this sign so that upon first glance, it still kind of, sort of, looked like 3 for 3. What makes them think they can get away with such nonsense? It's simple. They are hoping you are just that stupid.

Our president has the same hope. Have you heard the BIG news? He's calling for a spending freeze. Whew! This was the buzz of Talk Radio and Cable News for a day or two leading up to the State of the Union address where Obama finally talked about his bold new idea more officially. And then, after going on and on about how we need to freeze spending, Obama adds a quick little disclaimer, almost as an aside: The freeze will not take place until next year! Have you noticed that we are still at the very beginning of this year? Meanwhile, Obama introduces new ideas that will call for billions of dollars in new spending. Then the freeze will come, keeping his gargantuan programs intact and yet, even then, he won't be calling for all spending to be frozen anyway.

How does the our leader say this stuff with a straight face?  Elementary, dear Watson; He, like my favorite hot dog joint, is hoping you are just that stupid.


This is Bob Siegel, making the obvious, obvious.



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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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My Predictions For Tonight's State of the Union Address


My predictions for tonight's state of the Union Address are as follows:

1) We will hear that the state of the union is good.  Wow!  Didn't see that one coming, did you?   After a big sigh of relief is heard from across the land, Obama  may say something to the effect of...

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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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Exodus International Offers Hope to Homosexuals


Exodus International has been offering hope and healing to homosexuals for years, challenging the popular, but inaccurate myth that one cannot turn from a gay lifestyle. And yet, Exodus also faces this challenge with the love and humility of Christ.

On this week's Bob Siegel Show, I interview Jeff Buchanan, Senior Director of Church Equipping for Exodus International. Jeff shares from his own background and offers insightful comments about this delicate and controversial issue.

Other Topics:

Theology:

-How do we know the Bible wasn't intended as fiction, much like Lord of the Rings?

Current Events:

-Democrats try to spin Scott Brown's victory.
-Another installment of Dancing to the Questions and Answers with Barack Obama
-Is George Bush responsible for the failing car wash industry?

This program was originally broadcast on 1-24-09 and can now be downloaded off of www.bobsiegel.net.

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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.






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Insults Stored Up Like Back Pay


Have you ever noticed that the best way to hear honest feedback about your appearance is to change your appearance?

"Have you lost weight? You sure have lost weight!  Wow!  No kidding. You look terrific!  You looked like a real tub of lard before. I mean, cars couldn't even drive around you. They didn't have enough gas."

People have this uncanny ability to give insults, all the while patting themselves on the back for the encouragement they think they're offering.

This is Bob Siegel, making the obvious, obvious.


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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet Folks!


The plethora of storms in California last week were quite an adventure indeed, but nothing was better than listening to the weather reports. Every day, we heard that the next storm would be the worst. Then, in the middle of the designated rainfall, I'd turn on my TV,only to see some lady with an ear to ear smile saying, "If you think this storm is bad, you haven't seen anything yet!  The next one is going to be the real doozy!

I'm reminded of the significant earthquakes we had in both Northern and Southern California a number of years ago. Buildings and freeways fell. People died. Houses were lost. In the midst of all the pain and panic, newscasters couldn't wait to pop on television with the words, "Now we want to be clear: This is not. we repeat, not the BIG ONE that California has been waiting for."

I guess that's true. Either way, I'm convinced they don't have to sound so darned cheerful when the forecast is bleak. Should there be some kind of bedside manner in the news as well as the hospital?  Maybe so. Who wants to hear a doctor say, "Hey, good to see you! What's happening? Say..You know what? You've got cancer, but no need for that to ruin your day."



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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.


The Bob Siegel Show can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) on KCBQ 1170 on the dial or KCBQ.com to listen live over the internet. Shows can also be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.


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