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Will Jesus Comfort The People In Hell?


One of my readers sent me an interesting question this week...

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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If We Don't Win By A Land Slide, They Will Cheat


Many races for congress, senate, and governor are close according to the polls. With all the undecided votes at the moment, everything could change BUT HEED THIS: If conservative candidates win only by a close margin, the election will certainly be contested, and in such a game show contest, the Democrat wins the grand prize! (Don Parto will still announce lovely luggage for the Republican.) It'll happen that way, mark my words. This is because the courts will decide the case. They shouldn't, but they will, (Both sides are already lawyering up.) And most activist judges are liberal judges. Please don't remind me about Bush/Gore 2000. It was Gore who took that election to the courts and a Democratically run Florida Supreme Court which demanded that infamous  recount. The U.S. Supreme Court (a mixture of liberal and conservative justices) merely instructed the Florida Supreme Court to stay out of it.

On the other hand, if you want an example of a case where there was clear voter fraud, where Democrats were registering literal criminals and other people not legally allowed to vote, look no farther than the 2008 "victory" of  former comedian and even funnier Senator, Al Franken in Minnesota.

I understand that I am speaking in generalities and of course, though out life, fraud can be found to some degree on both sides of ideologies. But  general descriptions are unavoidable so let's not kid ourselves: Most of the time, it is Democrats who make the charge of "unfairness" and most of the time this same political party works with groups like ACORN, Black Panthers, and other organizations caught red handed with down right jail deserving activity.

The best thing you can do, my conservative friends, is to ward off this predictable scenario with a clear uncontested victor: Vote and talk your friends into voting, unless your friends have not been following the trends of the times or the meanings of political history these past few years. In that case, PLEASE talk them out of voting. They may have a legal right to go to the polls but they have an ethical obligation to stay home.

This is Bob Siegel, making the obvious, obvious.





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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Actually, Mr. President, You Did Explain


Have you heard the latest? Obama claims the unpopularity of his "free" health care (according to one poll after another) is explained by the fact that he was so busy working around the clock and burning the midnight oil on our behalf, moving the health care bill through congress (along with his other wise policies) that precious little time remained to properly explain these gallant new laws to the public.

Have I missed something? The man has literally given hundreds upon hundreds of speeches during his two years in office. One could scarcely turn on the TV without seeing that mug.

Mr. President, you did explain health care. You explained your other fiscally responsible bills as well. In fact, these explanations have had more performances than Les Miserables. And even if you hadn't explained, not everybody needs your explanations. Some of us understood without needing to listen to you. Some of us read between the lines and saw all the stuff you didn't want us to know. Mr. President, do not worry about whether you have clarified these programs. They are clear as crystal. But here's the thing and I'm afraid there's really no getting around it : We don't like your policies. We want you to take them away.




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When Popular Words And Phrases Hinder Speech

Is It Biblical For Christians To Be Involved With Politics?



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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Are All Sins The Same To God?


Does God view murder or adultery the same way he views gossip and arrogance?

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Before Firing Juan Williams, NPR Should Have Taken A Good Look In The Mirror


Journalism seems to be on steroids lately as one controversial news story morphs into another and a commentator's stated opinion of news becomes the bigger news....

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Such Supreme Decisions Should Not Come From The Supreme Court


Important policy effecting all Americans weighs in the balance. But did our forefathers really intend for such monumental decisions to be settled by the Supreme Court?

Read all about it in my latest column for The Washington Times.







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Is It Biblical For Christians To Be Involved With Politics?



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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Does Our Sense Of Right And Wrong Point To Some Kind Of God?


A couple of weeks ago, while substitute hosting The Rick Amato Show, I shared an argument for the existence of God over the air. A sincere skeptic, named Tim, called in to dispute my premise. Because I was moments away from bringing on a guest who was sitting in the studio with me, our conversation (interesting and stimulating as it happened to be) needed postponement. To give Tim proper time, I invited him to call back on my own radio program, which he did this week. Our 10-24-10 edition of The Bob Siegel Show can now be downloaded from www.bobsiegel.net.

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Is One Saved By Merely Believing In Jesus? Part Three


Since today's evangelistic strategies do not seem to match the scriptural definition of salvation, it would be good to study the methodology of Jesus...

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for The Washington Times , San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.



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Is One Saved By Merely Believing In Jesus?: Part Two


Honest people know they are not truly living according to the morals of their own conscience. Christ's message is offered as a solution to this predicament....

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Bob Siegel is a political satirist and Christian apologist.  He is also a regular contributor for The Washington Times , San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.




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Is One Saved By Merely Believing In Jesus?


The following version of judgment day is nothing but science fiction. Unfortunately, this repulsive scene is implied by many of today's gospel presentations...

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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Actually, It Didn't Even Make A Good White Elephant Gift But It Sure Made a Memory


It was that happy, bouncy, time of year once again, when our church had its annual Christmas party; a progressive dinner followed by an all too familiar gift exchange commonly known as White Elephant, an inexpensive present with a fifteen dollar cap.  Such offerings would be opened, stolen, traded, and bartered over until late in the evening when half the people went home content and the other half (hopefully) accepted their consolation prize gag gifts as a reminder that the fun part of Christmas is being with your friends, even if these so called friends just sold you down the river.

This time, I decided to toy with an idea that had been in gestation for years and frankly, it was going to come together for far less than the maximum fifteen figure. I went to the used book store, purchased an old paperback copy of Jules Vern's Around The World In Eighty Days, tore the book in half, and crossed out one word of the title with a magic marker, changing it to Around The World In FORTY Days.

Needless to say, I was insufferably pleased with myself all evening. In fact, it's safe to say that when some poor sucker finally removed the festive wrapping job  and set his eyes on the wonder beneath, I laughed louder and harder than anyone else in the room. (Come to think of it, I may have been the only one laughing. I don't remember for sure. I do know that the gift recipient didn't even seem to have so much as a smile on his face.)

I supposed I haven't grown up too much. Even now, looking back, I still think the stunt was hilarious even though it is becoming painfully apparent that I will probably go to my grave being the only man on Earth who felt that way about it.

One thing I will confess: It seemed strange and uncomfortable to tear apart a book, even one that I purchased myself for only a couple of bucks. It was my property and  I meant no harm or disrespect to the bound pages of fiction. I was only having some fun. Still, the story is a classic, written by a brilliant author and I get a troubling emotion when I think about ripping it open (even though, given a similar situation, I know I would probably pull the stunt again.)

Maybe my disturbing feeling flows from the awareness that many others destroy books for far more serious reasons, sinister reasons, sometimes by tearing them, sometimes by burning them, and mostly by editing, censoring or simply choosing not to listen when listening is desperately needed. But books (and their new nieces and nephews called websites, Facebook, or Twitter, I Pod, or Blackberry) are made up of words. The importance of a word is almost beyond description. With merely one sentence, words can whisk us off to an imaginary land that feels more tangible than the "real world." They serve as a window to the soul, good souls as well as bad. Words can challenge our thinking or confirm our biases. They can encourage our day like a spiritual hug or shatter our self esteem faster than a jagged stone shatters flesh. The written word and the spoken word; two formidable partners. As human beings we are responsible to God for the words we use. On judgment day, our own words will condemn many our personal deeds (Romans 2). The God who sculpted you did so by speaking and the second person of His Trinity was called God the Word before He became God the Son (John 1).

There are few things in life more sacred than the corporate responsibility to protect freedom of speech and the individual responsibility to use words in such a way that they challenge and build up those around us,continuing the creative process begun by God, who makes us in His own image and wants us to participate in the ongoing, never ending creative process, by partnering with Him and nourishing our brothers and sisters (His sons and daughters). Sometimes we must tear down before we can build up, not through weapons of sword and bullet, but with shields of truth rising out of the shadows of confusion like a clear piercing mirror. God's justice and mercy are carried on the eagle wings of words. So must the justice and mercy of His children.

And now that I provided a more contemplative reflection, I still cannot escape my satisfaction for bringing an unforgetable White Elephant gift. I doubt that anyone at the party that year remembers who went home with the nice coffee mugs or See's Candy, or red candle sticks. But I guarantee somebody remembers opening Around The World In Forty Days, unless, (and this is entirely possible) he learned to successfully block the experience out of his mind in order to better cope with life.) In that case, somebody still remembers: Me. And somebody else: God. We're cool, God, aren't we?



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Reactions to all of Bob's articles can be directed to questions@bobsiegel.net. They will be read and commented on over the radio. The E Mail writer is welcome to call in and respond to on-air remarks. Call in toll free number: 1-888-344-1170.

The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Vice-Mayor Responds To Article By Bob Siegel


In yesterday's blog entry for both Town Hall and San Diego Rostra, I wrote a piece entitled, "It's Groundhog Day In Santee."  Although most of the article was put forth with a tongue-in-cheek style, it did make some serious points about road construction in my neighborhood. Much to my surprise, I awakened this morning to find a comment on the San Diego Rostra from Santee Vice-Mayor, Brian Jones. Both the article, Jones'comment, and all other comments are linked below.

It's Groundhog Day In Santee


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It's Groundhog Day In Santee


Most of you have heard the phrase, "If I've told you once, I've told you a thousand times."  This is especially true for an unusual story told in the  film, Groundhog Day which I had the pleasure of introducing my girlfriend to over the weekend, courtesy of DVD.  The movie is some twenty years old by now, so I'm not sure how she missed it, but I was glad she had. It actually added to the fun. I enjoy sharing favorite movies, vicariously watching them afresh through the reactions of one who had not gone down that trail before. Of course, after the movie was over, both of us felt like we had watched about fifty showings in a row. This is because of the premise; Bill Murray awakening every morning to the same obnoxious Sonny and Cher tune blasting out of his Bed and Breakfast room's radio alarm clock at the commencement of shivering, icy cold Groundhog Day, a 24 hour period Murray is destined to repeat over and over.

A number of years ago, there was talk about turning Ground hog Day into a Broadway musical. Shepard Smith, of Fox News, shared a brief report: "And if you liked the movie Groundhog Day, you'll be interested to know that there are plans for a new musical version on Broadway."

At this point, Shep glanced down at his desk, then looked up with the same expression, and said once again, "And if you liked the movie Groundhog Day, you'll be interested to know that there are plans for a new musical version on Broadway."

Clever movie. Clever version of the news. Unfortunately, those of us who live in the modest, little city of Santee, California have been experiencing a not so clever Groundhog Day of our own. A couple of weeks ago, signs were posted in front of every house on my block, explaining how our streets were going to be repaved between the hours of 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM. on a forthcoming date.  No cars were allowed on the streets during road construction. This meant each and every resident either had to park his car around the corner the night before or rise and shine before 7:00 AM to  relocate the vehicle. Otherwise, your car is stuck in the driveway and you can't leave your home all day. You could miss work, or miss a doctor's appointment, or miss an opportunity to go out and buy lunch should your refrigerator not be stocked. On the other hand, stranded people would still be able to watch TV, possibly another showing of Groundhog Day. In any event, the city was right on the ball, giving us plenty of notice a whole week before the road construction was slated to begin. And heck, how big of a deal could it be to move our car just this one time in exchange for a smooth, pot hole free street?

When D Day arrived, I moved my car the night before. Most of my neighbors chose the early bird option but crack of dawn rising is not numbered among my unique talents. Oh sure, I'd heard of such things as morning, but that's not quite the same as actually experiencing the phenomenon.  In any event, it never mattered when I moved my car. Indeed, my car didn't need to be moved at all. At the end of the day, nothing had been done to the street. There wasn't even the slightest hint of change. Actually, I take that back. There was something new, a new date on a new slab of cardboard slapped and pasted over the original day and time, informing us of an alternative rendezvous with road construction, postponed and rescheduled for a future morning.

And so, a couple of days later, I moved my car again, this time dealing with dawn and awakening before 7:00 AM. What happened at the end of the day? Herman's Hermits would put it best: "Second verse, same as the first."  No paved road. Another remarked sign instead. This temporal loop has happened  multiple times now.  I actually lost track of the exact number; somewhere between 5-6 repeat performances creating a whole new interpretation of Deja vu.   As one might expect, there has not been so much as a hint of apology from the city of Santee and their accomplished collection of bureaucrats. We, the citizens, are expected to either move our cars or face the possibility of being stranded every time they put up that stupid sign. They, on the other hand, seem to feel no obligation to follow through with their part of the deal. Of course, that one day I decide not to worry about moving my car will be the same day those 7 dwarfs finally show up ready for road work and singing, "Heigh-ho!"

Didn't our local government ever learn that it's impolite to keep breaking a date, especially after promising that long term, solid paved relationship?  How's this for our tax dollars hard at work? Not only does our money pay for the pavement, we also pay for the red cones, and staked signs telling us about the road construction. And then, each time the project gets delayed, we are paying for whomever the city hires to go around and change the date on the signs for the umpteenth time. I suppose I could write a letter to the city and complain but I doubt that any of these officials are actually losing any sleep over this phantom project that the rest of us are forced to literally lose sleep over. It's not as if we can fire one road construction company and hire another. Government doesn't work that way which is why I just can't wait to see what government does with our health care as they head toward that  coveted single payer system. I'm sure it will be delightful!

Some might argue that I should still write a protest, just to let my voice be known. Not a bad idea. Then again, I can't help but wonder: Who would be hired to read such letters and how much of our tax money goes to pay them?






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The Bob Siegel Show   can be heard every Sunday at 3:00 PM and Saturdays at 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) at 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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Conservative Activist College Students


All too often, people equate the term "conservative" with aged, behind the times, duds. Oh yes, conservatives are also mostly male. How refreshing and rejuvinating to hear from young, college age females who have taken their campuses by storm and the entire state of California by storm. Writers for David Horrowitz's on line publication, Gabriella Hoffman and Yoela Palin are both guests on this week's Bob Siegel Show. The program aired 10-17-10 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 The Washington Times , San Diego News Room and San Diego Rostra.






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It Sure Didn't Take Him Long To Compromise


Republican gubernatorial candidate, Carl Paladino just can't seem to stay out of the news. After speaking against gay pride parades and the "brainwashing" of children into accepting the lifestyle, Paladino came under severe attack from the media and found himself apologizing for his remarks.

"I sincerely apologize for any comment that may have offended the Gay and Lesbian community or their family members. Any reference to branding an entire community based on a small representation of them is wrong."

Yes, it is wrong to "brand an entire community based on a small representation of them." Too bad nobody in the main stream media points out how militant gay activists brand anyone who disagrees with their lifestyle as "hateful, bigoted and homophobic" even when people are treating them with respect and love; even when most Christians have condemned churches like Westboro Baptist.

But I agree that gay activists are not speaking for all homosexuals. They are merely the squeaky wheels getting the grease. And boy do they get a lot of grease!

On the other hand, if the militant gay agenda was Paladino's only concern (and examples of such an agenda were the only examples he sited) he does not have anything to apologize for. Gay pride parades do exhibit a kind of behavior that would not be allowed in front of our children if the sexual innuendo were hetero,  I mean, who are we kidding? As for children being brainwashed at our schools, what can I say, folks? It is happening in many places, Massachusetts being one example which jumps to mind, along with other states where gay marriage is legal and those who fought for the legality promised that there would be no slippery slope involving our education system.

Now, the Orthodox Rabbis feel Paladino is going back on his first speech. I suppose it can be argued that on one hand, Paladino didn't mean to offend, while on the other hand he stands by his convictions. Politicians are great with the whole "one hand, other hand" routine. Unfortunately, it comes across like a compromise because at the end of the day, that is just exactly what it is, a compromise, not very promising in a historical election year when we were hoping (naive as the hope might be) to see such political maneuvering go the way of the Dodo Bird.

If Paladino had half a spine, he'd give yet another speech and say, "Why do we keep rolling over and playing dead for those who espouse a lifestyle that most people do not honestly agree with and are afraid to speak up against?"

The New York Times would hate it, and Joy Behar would feel compelled to walk out of the room. But you'd be surprised how many more people might vote for Mr. Paladino in the privacy of a curtain hidden booth after looking both ways and making sure nobody is watching.

This is Bob Siegel, making the obvious, obvious.



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