A Big Win For the 2nd Amendment
I wonder, had this ruling gone the other way, would you have heard about it? My bet is that the decision would be the lead story on all 3 major network news shows, Larry King would have covered it tonight, etc.
Not the media is biased or anything.....
Wednesday, May 14, 2003
Friday, May 09, 2003
A Column From Michael Kelly's mother
I have not been able to bring myself to remove Michael Kelly's name from the permalinks on the right. This may keep it there permanently.
I have not been able to bring myself to remove Michael Kelly's name from the permalinks on the right. This may keep it there permanently.
The Democrat Filibuster
I recognize this senate testimony by Professor Tom Eastman is tough reading. Well worth it though.
Here is his conclusion:
In sum, there is good reason that the filibuster has only rarely been used in the context of judicial confirmations, and never before against a circuit court judge. The use of the filibuster thwarts the will of the majority, and is therefore not only undemocratic but very likely unconstitutional. Moreover, should the Senate decide on its own initiative to repeal the offending use of the filibuster rule, any attempt to use the filibuster to entrench the filibuster would itself be unconstitutional, and would provide grounds for court intervention either by nominees, by individual Senators, or perhaps by the President himself, to insure that the constitutional norm of majority rule is given effect.
I recognize this senate testimony by Professor Tom Eastman is tough reading. Well worth it though.
Here is his conclusion:
In sum, there is good reason that the filibuster has only rarely been used in the context of judicial confirmations, and never before against a circuit court judge. The use of the filibuster thwarts the will of the majority, and is therefore not only undemocratic but very likely unconstitutional. Moreover, should the Senate decide on its own initiative to repeal the offending use of the filibuster rule, any attempt to use the filibuster to entrench the filibuster would itself be unconstitutional, and would provide grounds for court intervention either by nominees, by individual Senators, or perhaps by the President himself, to insure that the constitutional norm of majority rule is given effect.
Suicidal Democrats
Of Course! John Podheretz has figured out the answer! Here's a quote:
May 9, 2003 -- FOR all you conspiracy theorists out there, I've got a hot new one for you: Based on the available evidence offered over the past few days, it appears key Democrats on Capitol Hill are secretly in the employ of the president and his political adviser, Karl Rove.
What's more, these double agents are using some useful idiots in the media to advance their nefarious effort to discredit the Democratic Party and hand the 2004 election over to George W. Bush without a fight.
It's the only possible explanation. How else can you decipher the suicidal decision of several important Democrats to make a stink about Bush's speech on board USS Abraham Lincoln last week?
Of Course! John Podheretz has figured out the answer! Here's a quote:
May 9, 2003 -- FOR all you conspiracy theorists out there, I've got a hot new one for you: Based on the available evidence offered over the past few days, it appears key Democrats on Capitol Hill are secretly in the employ of the president and his political adviser, Karl Rove.
What's more, these double agents are using some useful idiots in the media to advance their nefarious effort to discredit the Democratic Party and hand the 2004 election over to George W. Bush without a fight.
It's the only possible explanation. How else can you decipher the suicidal decision of several important Democrats to make a stink about Bush's speech on board USS Abraham Lincoln last week?
Fighting the Good Fight
The American Center for Law and Justice is a great site to check the latest in the ongoing battle to preserve religious liberty in this country. Check out the teacher's aide fired in Pennsylvania for wearing a cross to an elementary school.
Here's the story from The Washington Times.
The American Center for Law and Justice is a great site to check the latest in the ongoing battle to preserve religious liberty in this country. Check out the teacher's aide fired in Pennsylvania for wearing a cross to an elementary school.
Here's the story from The Washington Times.
Thursday, May 08, 2003
Wednesday, May 07, 2003
Tuesday, May 06, 2003
This Is A Public School Classroom?
Rush Limbaugh introduced this story in his first hour this morning. I was amazed. Not surprised, just amazed. And the school board defended this teacher for this?
Among the student projects that Mott said he photographed were a poster of the President Bush with duct tape over his mouth and a large papier-mâché combat boot with the American flag stuffed inside stepping on a doll. He said there also were pictures of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and his former chief lieutenant, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, posted on the walls.
Rush Limbaugh introduced this story in his first hour this morning. I was amazed. Not surprised, just amazed. And the school board defended this teacher for this?
Among the student projects that Mott said he photographed were a poster of the President Bush with duct tape over his mouth and a large papier-mâché combat boot with the American flag stuffed inside stepping on a doll. He said there also were pictures of Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and his former chief lieutenant, Ernesto “Che” Guevara, posted on the walls.
Saturday, May 03, 2003
There's a Reason They Call It The Left Coast
A Democrat Governor, a Democrat run statehouse.
A state with roots to Ronald Reagan heading far left.
No, its not Illinois.
At least, not yet.
A Democrat Governor, a Democrat run statehouse.
A state with roots to Ronald Reagan heading far left.
No, its not Illinois.
At least, not yet.
Hollywood Defends Another Dictator: Good Ole Fidel
Harry Belafonte, Danny Glover etc.
I wonder if the Dixie Chicks will do a gig in Havana?
Harry Belafonte, Danny Glover etc.
I wonder if the Dixie Chicks will do a gig in Havana?
A Typical Media Hatchet Job From UPI
This is a great example of presenting an allegation from "Another source with close knowledge of the matter."
Anytime I see that phrase, I insert, "bitter people with axes to grind."
This is a great example of presenting an allegation from "Another source with close knowledge of the matter."
Anytime I see that phrase, I insert, "bitter people with axes to grind."
Friday, May 02, 2003
The President's Speech
It was easy to forget what the President said in the visual imagery of where he said it.
That would be a mistake. Last night marked another vivid policy announcement, a reaffirmation, and a new name to call the past month, The Battle of Iraq. One battle, in a longer War.
This is one of my favorite quotes from The Lincoln Speech.
Today, we have the greater power to free a nation by breaking a dangerous and aggressive regime. With new tactics and precision weapons, we can achieve military objectives without directing violence against civilians. No device of man can remove the tragedy from war; yet it is a great moral advance when the guilty have far more to fear from war than the innocent.
Take a minute to read the text. World War IV began 9/11/01, and continues to unfold.
Another quote:
The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on September the 11, 2001 — and still goes on. That terrible morning, 19 evil men — the shock troops of a hateful ideology — gave America and the civilized world a glimpse of their ambitions. They imagined, in the words of one terrorist, that September the 11th would be the "beginning of the end of America." By seeking to turn our cities into killing fields, terrorists and their allies believed that they could destroy this nation's resolve, and force our retreat from the world. They have failed.
And here, he gives a taste of where World War IV may lead.
In these 19 months that changed the world, our actions have been focused and deliberate and proportionate to the offense. We have not forgotten the victims of September the 11th — the last phone calls, the cold murder of children, the searches in the rubble. With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got.
Our war against terror is proceeding according to principles that I have made clear to all: Any person involved in committing or planning terrorist attacks against the American people becomes an enemy of this country, and a target of American justice.
Any person, organization, or government that supports, protects, or harbors terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent, and equally guilty of terrorist crimes.
Any outlaw regime that has ties to terrorist groups and seeks or possesses weapons of mass destruction is a grave danger to the civilized world — and will be confronted.
And anyone in the world, including the Arab world, who works and sacrifices for freedom has a loyal friend in the United States of America.
And here at the end, the defining principles:
Those we lost were last seen on duty. Their final act on this Earth was to fight a great evil and bring liberty to others. All of you — all in this generation of our military — have taken up the highest calling of history. You're defending your country, and protecting the innocent from harm. And wherever you go, you carry a message of hope — a message that is ancient and ever new. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, "To the captives, 'come out,' — and to those in darkness, 'be free.'"
No higher calling for a military, or a nation.
It was easy to forget what the President said in the visual imagery of where he said it.
That would be a mistake. Last night marked another vivid policy announcement, a reaffirmation, and a new name to call the past month, The Battle of Iraq. One battle, in a longer War.
This is one of my favorite quotes from The Lincoln Speech.
Today, we have the greater power to free a nation by breaking a dangerous and aggressive regime. With new tactics and precision weapons, we can achieve military objectives without directing violence against civilians. No device of man can remove the tragedy from war; yet it is a great moral advance when the guilty have far more to fear from war than the innocent.
Take a minute to read the text. World War IV began 9/11/01, and continues to unfold.
Another quote:
The battle of Iraq is one victory in a war on terror that began on September the 11, 2001 — and still goes on. That terrible morning, 19 evil men — the shock troops of a hateful ideology — gave America and the civilized world a glimpse of their ambitions. They imagined, in the words of one terrorist, that September the 11th would be the "beginning of the end of America." By seeking to turn our cities into killing fields, terrorists and their allies believed that they could destroy this nation's resolve, and force our retreat from the world. They have failed.
And here, he gives a taste of where World War IV may lead.
In these 19 months that changed the world, our actions have been focused and deliberate and proportionate to the offense. We have not forgotten the victims of September the 11th — the last phone calls, the cold murder of children, the searches in the rubble. With those attacks, the terrorists and their supporters declared war on the United States. And war is what they got.
Our war against terror is proceeding according to principles that I have made clear to all: Any person involved in committing or planning terrorist attacks against the American people becomes an enemy of this country, and a target of American justice.
Any person, organization, or government that supports, protects, or harbors terrorists is complicit in the murder of the innocent, and equally guilty of terrorist crimes.
Any outlaw regime that has ties to terrorist groups and seeks or possesses weapons of mass destruction is a grave danger to the civilized world — and will be confronted.
And anyone in the world, including the Arab world, who works and sacrifices for freedom has a loyal friend in the United States of America.
And here at the end, the defining principles:
Those we lost were last seen on duty. Their final act on this Earth was to fight a great evil and bring liberty to others. All of you — all in this generation of our military — have taken up the highest calling of history. You're defending your country, and protecting the innocent from harm. And wherever you go, you carry a message of hope — a message that is ancient and ever new. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, "To the captives, 'come out,' — and to those in darkness, 'be free.'"
No higher calling for a military, or a nation.
Most of the Campaign Finance Law Ruled Unconstitutional
Now, are you really surprised? I suspect John McCain isn't.
Now, are you really surprised? I suspect John McCain isn't.
This story on Bill Bennett and gambling millions of dollars in Vegas is disturbing on many levels.
Take this quote for example:
“I play fairly high stakes. I adhere to the law. I don’t play the ‘milk money.’ I don’t put my family at risk, and I don’t owe anyone anything,” Bennett says. The documents do not contradict those points.
Well, yeah, but.....
Take this quote for example:
“I play fairly high stakes. I adhere to the law. I don’t play the ‘milk money.’ I don’t put my family at risk, and I don’t owe anyone anything,” Bennett says. The documents do not contradict those points.
Well, yeah, but.....
Wednesday, April 30, 2003
Glen Reynolds, of Instapundit fame, has a great article on Space Colonization and Star Trek.
Gotta admit, I'm guilty of believing its inevitable too.
Gotta admit, I'm guilty of believing its inevitable too.
Hillary Alert
I love this quote from a look at Hillary's impending book tour.
It's time for a heightened stage of security alert—for the nation's readers. Is there a color above red on that stupid Department of Homeland Security scale?
Yesterday came reports that on June 9, Hillary Clinton's memoir, Living History, will hit bookstores like so many Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
Couldn't have said it better. Great article.
I love this quote from a look at Hillary's impending book tour.
It's time for a heightened stage of security alert—for the nation's readers. Is there a color above red on that stupid Department of Homeland Security scale?
Yesterday came reports that on June 9, Hillary Clinton's memoir, Living History, will hit bookstores like so many Iraqi weapons of mass destruction.
Couldn't have said it better. Great article.
Definitions: Evangelicalism.
No better source for a definition of what is meant by Evangelical Christian than The Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals. While Evangelicals are found in most denominations, they do represent a separate group within Christianity.
They are not one group, with one set of beliefs, but do hold certain beliefs in common. This site helps explain that.
No better source for a definition of what is meant by Evangelical Christian than The Institute for the Study of American Evangelicals. While Evangelicals are found in most denominations, they do represent a separate group within Christianity.
They are not one group, with one set of beliefs, but do hold certain beliefs in common. This site helps explain that.
Tuesday, April 29, 2003
Iraq and Terrorism: The Clinton Failures
The connections between Saddam and Al Quaeda continue to build, as does the Clinton ineptness at foreign policy.
The connections between Saddam and Al Quaeda continue to build, as does the Clinton ineptness at foreign policy.
Monday, April 28, 2003
Upon Working Sick
Seeing as how I'm taking a sick day d/t a little stomach flu, this article is most interesting.
Seeing as how I'm taking a sick day d/t a little stomach flu, this article is most interesting.
And Just When I thought It Was Safe.....
Just when I thought I'd given my final words, along comes this by Stanley Kurtz. Excellent, required reading for all sides.
Just when I thought I'd given my final words, along comes this by Stanley Kurtz. Excellent, required reading for all sides.
Sunday, April 27, 2003
The Dixie Chicks Begin Their American Tour
Yes, I watched the interview on Thursday night. This pretty much sums up my feelings on the issue.
Yes, I watched the interview on Thursday night. This pretty much sums up my feelings on the issue.
Iraq and Terrorism: Part Whatever
Another major find on the links between Saddam and Al Quaeda. They just keep building.
Another major find on the links between Saddam and Al Quaeda. They just keep building.
Thursday, April 24, 2003
Another Santorum Perspective
I cannot begin to explain what a tough issue this is for me.
As an Evangelical Christian, much of what Rick Santorum said made perfect sense to me. He was in many ways speaking the language of Evangelicals, especially with his version of the old "hate the sin but love the sinner" line. But I think this requires translation for non-Evangelicals.
At some point, I'll try to do that. For now, Stanley Kurtz does a good job of putting some more perspective on the media spin that is keeping this issue going.
I cannot begin to explain what a tough issue this is for me.
As an Evangelical Christian, much of what Rick Santorum said made perfect sense to me. He was in many ways speaking the language of Evangelicals, especially with his version of the old "hate the sin but love the sinner" line. But I think this requires translation for non-Evangelicals.
At some point, I'll try to do that. For now, Stanley Kurtz does a good job of putting some more perspective on the media spin that is keeping this issue going.
Monday, April 21, 2003
Iraq and Terrorism: Part Whatever
A great article from that bastion of the Great Right Wing Conspiracy, The New York Times.
A great article from that bastion of the Great Right Wing Conspiracy, The New York Times.
A "secretive" religious group. It's only later we read this is the group that hosts the National Prayer Breakfast. Across the street is another "secretive" group renting to lawmakers. The Methodists.
And the Methodist Church's most prominent member? George W Bush.
Yahoo! News - Religious Group Helps Lawmakers With Rent
And the Methodist Church's most prominent member? George W Bush.
Yahoo! News - Religious Group Helps Lawmakers With Rent
Sunday, April 20, 2003
This occurred a couple of weeks ago. I've kept the permanent link up at reader's request. I'll leave it up for a few more days.
Michael Kelly was one of my favorite columnists.
He has been, and will continue to be, deeply missed.
Atlantic Monthly Editor Killed in Iraq (washingtonpost.com)
Michael Kelly was one of my favorite columnists.
He has been, and will continue to be, deeply missed.
Atlantic Monthly Editor Killed in Iraq (washingtonpost.com)
Now, who's the extremist here?
The head of the National Organization for Women's Morris County chapter is opposing a double-murder charge in the Laci Peterson case, saying it could provide ammunition to the pro-life lobby.
"If this is murder, well, then any time a late-term fetus is aborted, they could call it murder," Morris County NOW President Mavra Stark said on Saturday.
Umm, Mavra, we already DO call it murder.
The head of the National Organization for Women's Morris County chapter is opposing a double-murder charge in the Laci Peterson case, saying it could provide ammunition to the pro-life lobby.
"If this is murder, well, then any time a late-term fetus is aborted, they could call it murder," Morris County NOW President Mavra Stark said on Saturday.
Umm, Mavra, we already DO call it murder.
Sunday, April 13, 2003
Friday, April 11, 2003
''The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.'' Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
A sad, sad commentary on Journalism. The title is appropriate, The News We Kept to Ourselves.
Would CNN have ever reported what they knew had the anti war protestors and the Democrats won the argument?
One thing is certain, the torture, rapes and children prisons would still be continuing today.
There is an insightful commentary by a Rush Limbaugh listener. Ummm, it isn't me, but I wish it were.
A sad, sad commentary on Journalism. The title is appropriate, The News We Kept to Ourselves.
Would CNN have ever reported what they knew had the anti war protestors and the Democrats won the argument?
One thing is certain, the torture, rapes and children prisons would still be continuing today.
There is an insightful commentary by a Rush Limbaugh listener. Ummm, it isn't me, but I wish it were.
Thursday, April 10, 2003
Saturday, March 29, 2003
A Different View of the War
If you want a slightly different view on the whole thing, check out The Onion. Ummm, the articles are satire, and fictional.
Just like the New York Times.....: - )
If you want a slightly different view on the whole thing, check out The Onion. Ummm, the articles are satire, and fictional.
Just like the New York Times.....: - )
Iraq and Terrorism: Part 7(I Think.)Time to stop giving numbers to this heading. There are just too many to keep track of.
Anyway, greetings from Sunny San Diego! It's supposed to get up to 80 today, and we are headed to the beach.
With a pause in the ground offensive, this seems like a good time to turn off FoxNews, and do a little sight seeing.
The links keep building, the article I linked to above is more evidence of Osama's boys helping Saddam. Remember the old quote: The enemy of your enemy is my friend.
Anyway, greetings from Sunny San Diego! It's supposed to get up to 80 today, and we are headed to the beach.
With a pause in the ground offensive, this seems like a good time to turn off FoxNews, and do a little sight seeing.
The links keep building, the article I linked to above is more evidence of Osama's boys helping Saddam. Remember the old quote: The enemy of your enemy is my friend.
Friday, March 28, 2003
Here I am, on the way out the door, and I get stopped cold by another Victor Davis Hanson commentary.
Victor Davis Hanson on Operation Iraqi Freedom on National Review Online
Victor Davis Hanson on Operation Iraqi Freedom on National Review Online
Thursday, March 27, 2003
Straight From The Source
Defenselink is straight from the Defense Department. Great site for specific info on the war and all things military.
Defenselink is straight from the Defense Department. Great site for specific info on the war and all things military.
Sunday, March 23, 2003
War Coverage on the Net
This is most definitely a television war. I've frankly been disappointed in the internet coverage.
In spite of that, a few sites that may help you stay informed.
Kim Komando has a great radio call in show on computers and all things internet. As a part of her website, she has a good listing of some of the best sites on the web. Check it out here.
MSNBC has by far one of the best interactive sites, full of up to date information That one can be reached here. Right now I've got a small live view of Baghdad from that site playing, complete with sound.
Another great overall site is google news.
Hope that helps. Let me know of other sites you find, folks. I'll post them as they come in.
This is most definitely a television war. I've frankly been disappointed in the internet coverage.
In spite of that, a few sites that may help you stay informed.
Kim Komando has a great radio call in show on computers and all things internet. As a part of her website, she has a good listing of some of the best sites on the web. Check it out here.
MSNBC has by far one of the best interactive sites, full of up to date information That one can be reached here. Right now I've got a small live view of Baghdad from that site playing, complete with sound.
Another great overall site is google news.
Hope that helps. Let me know of other sites you find, folks. I'll post them as they come in.
Wednesday, March 19, 2003
A wonderful listing of international newspapers. Worth a read. Sherry, you should find what you are looking for on this site.
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
An Historic Week
This week could well be seen by historians as the end of the United Nations as we have known it.
Much as the League of Nations fell apart in the thirties, the United Nations faces its own Ethiopian crisis.
This week could well be seen by historians as the end of the United Nations as we have known it.
Much as the League of Nations fell apart in the thirties, the United Nations faces its own Ethiopian crisis.
Iraq and Terrorism Part 5
Multiple stories on a training base for terrorists.
The main link in the heading refers to the connections to 9/11/01 from The New York Sun.
Others include a Frontline peice on Iraq.
Buried in the site is an interview with a former captain in the Iraqi military.
Need more? Here's a story from the New York Times, a couple of months after 9/11/01.
The links to terrorism are there, if you choose to look for them.
Multiple stories on a training base for terrorists.
The main link in the heading refers to the connections to 9/11/01 from The New York Sun.
Others include a Frontline peice on Iraq.
Buried in the site is an interview with a former captain in the Iraqi military.
Need more? Here's a story from the New York Times, a couple of months after 9/11/01.
The links to terrorism are there, if you choose to look for them.
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
What Would Lincoln Do?
Profound look by Bill Bennett
Lincoln described liberty by a useful analogy: "The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as a liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty." Lincoln made it clear who the sheep was and who the wolf was. It is equally important to recognize who the liberator is. Those who march against the U.S. and the U.K. today, those who condemn Bush and Blair and remain silent when it comes to Hussein, are in league with the wolf's view that the shepherds are destroying liberty. The people of Iraq will soon know what Afghanis know. The true wolf was devouring Afghanis, the true shepherd saved them.
Profound look by Bill Bennett
Lincoln described liberty by a useful analogy: "The shepherd drives the wolf from the sheep's throat, for which the sheep thanks the shepherd as a liberator, while the wolf denounces him for the same act as the destroyer of liberty." Lincoln made it clear who the sheep was and who the wolf was. It is equally important to recognize who the liberator is. Those who march against the U.S. and the U.K. today, those who condemn Bush and Blair and remain silent when it comes to Hussein, are in league with the wolf's view that the shepherds are destroying liberty. The people of Iraq will soon know what Afghanis know. The true wolf was devouring Afghanis, the true shepherd saved them.
The Jews Are At Fault
Here's the quote and the apology:
If it were not for the strong support of the Jewish community for this war with Iraq, we would not be doing this. The leaders of the Jewish community are influential enough that they could change the direction of where this is going, and I think they should."
And here's his apology: "I made some insensitive remarks that I deeply regret. I should not have singled out the Jewish community and regret giving any impression that its members are somehow responsible for the course of action being pursued by the Administration, or are somehow behind an impending war."
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Virginia)
Ummm, then why say it at all, Rep. Moran?
Here's the quote and the apology:
If it were not for the strong support of the Jewish community for this war with Iraq, we would not be doing this. The leaders of the Jewish community are influential enough that they could change the direction of where this is going, and I think they should."
And here's his apology: "I made some insensitive remarks that I deeply regret. I should not have singled out the Jewish community and regret giving any impression that its members are somehow responsible for the course of action being pursued by the Administration, or are somehow behind an impending war."
Rep. Jim Moran (D-Virginia)
Ummm, then why say it at all, Rep. Moran?
Monday, March 10, 2003
Sunday, March 09, 2003
Read this carefully. Note how they carefully avoid calling these babies, yet clinically discuss how they may be concious. They even discuss using "anesthetic" before killing these infants. How humane.
A Just War, Carter Style
My goodness. A former President, blasting the current one. And citing Just War Theology to do it.
Trouble is, his points are very far from the tradition of Just War as espoused by Augustine and Calvin.
By Carter's definition, no war is just, as there are always options to war, up to and including surrender.
For a look at Just War Doctrine as the Christian community has traditionally understood it, take a look here.
My goodness. A former President, blasting the current one. And citing Just War Theology to do it.
Trouble is, his points are very far from the tradition of Just War as espoused by Augustine and Calvin.
By Carter's definition, no war is just, as there are always options to war, up to and including surrender.
For a look at Just War Doctrine as the Christian community has traditionally understood it, take a look here.
Rather you are in to Country Music or not, this is a song you really should listen to.
Have You Forgotten. by Darryl Worley.
Have You Forgotten. by Darryl Worley.
The Smoking Gun
Why did Mr Blix not discuss this on Friday. Three Guesses, and the first two don't count.
At least he, or someone, had the integrity to include this in the written report.
Why did Mr Blix not discuss this on Friday. Three Guesses, and the first two don't count.
At least he, or someone, had the integrity to include this in the written report.
Thursday, March 06, 2003
Resolution 1441:
Here is the resolution in English. If you read through all the whereases and recollections, do you really believe Saddam has lived up to either the spirit or even the letter of this resolution?
Here is the resolution in English. If you read through all the whereases and recollections, do you really believe Saddam has lived up to either the spirit or even the letter of this resolution?
Wednesday, March 05, 2003
This is site you simply must explore. Wanna know who funds what, and who the board members are for your favorite activist group? Take a look on ActivistCash.com
Tuesday, March 04, 2003
Monday, March 03, 2003
"History always repeats itself, the first time as tragedy, and the second as farce." Karl Marx 1851
Just when you think Victor Davis Hanson can't do any better, he writes something like this.
Just when you think Victor Davis Hanson can't do any better, he writes something like this.
Iraq and Terrorism Part 4
And here, from the administration's own report, Iraq:A Decade of Deception and Defiance.
And in case you missed it, or conveniently forgot it, Colin Powell's pivotal speech to the UN. At this site you can also view the speech as a webcast.
And here, from the administration's own report, Iraq:A Decade of Deception and Defiance.
And in case you missed it, or conveniently forgot it, Colin Powell's pivotal speech to the UN. At this site you can also view the speech as a webcast.
Iraq and Terrorism Part 3
From the Guardian. Step by step links between Mohammed Atta and Iraqi officials. The links to terrorism build.
From the Guardian. Step by step links between Mohammed Atta and Iraqi officials. The links to terrorism build.
Sunday, March 02, 2003
The Myth of Bush's Unilateralism.
On of the few liberal sources on the right side of this issue. A step by step look at the Bush Administration's attempts at reaching out to other nations. Also, a look at where the myth of unilateralism comes from.
On of the few liberal sources on the right side of this issue. A step by step look at the Bush Administration's attempts at reaching out to other nations. Also, a look at where the myth of unilateralism comes from.
Iraq and Terrorism Part 2
From Janes.com. No better source for defense information.
Realize that until our forces get into Iraq and are able to look around, all evidence is based on conjecture and supposition.
Many in the antiwar movement appear more willing to believe Saddam Hussein than George Bush. Many are the same people who were willing to believe Bill Clinton right to the end....
From Janes.com. No better source for defense information.
Realize that until our forces get into Iraq and are able to look around, all evidence is based on conjecture and supposition.
Many in the antiwar movement appear more willing to believe Saddam Hussein than George Bush. Many are the same people who were willing to believe Bill Clinton right to the end....
Soon, Swift and Short
A wonderful article from The Sun of London.
A few of my favorite quotes:
One of the first casualties of the conflict — apart from Saddam — is likely to be French President Jacques “The Worm” Chirac.
Relations between America and France are icy after Chirac’s attempts to sabotage UN moves to disarm Saddam.
In a blistering phone call last week, President George Bush told the posturing Frenchman: “President Chirac, we will not forgive and we will not forget.”
Leaders are being reminded of the huge sums in US aid which could be at risk if they vote with France.
Others who have stashed billions of corruptly-gained dollars in Swiss banks have been warned that American intelligence agencies know their account numbers. Heh, heh heh.
A wonderful article from The Sun of London.
A few of my favorite quotes:
One of the first casualties of the conflict — apart from Saddam — is likely to be French President Jacques “The Worm” Chirac.
Relations between America and France are icy after Chirac’s attempts to sabotage UN moves to disarm Saddam.
In a blistering phone call last week, President George Bush told the posturing Frenchman: “President Chirac, we will not forgive and we will not forget.”
Leaders are being reminded of the huge sums in US aid which could be at risk if they vote with France.
Others who have stashed billions of corruptly-gained dollars in Swiss banks have been warned that American intelligence agencies know their account numbers. Heh, heh heh.
Iraq and Terrorism: Part 1
One of the criticisms made by those who oppose the coming liberation of Iraq is the lack of links to terrorism.
So, here we go. This will likely be an ongoing, continuing post, as I keep finding the links. Here's the first one, from Terrorismfiles.org.
Look for the heading above to skip around and find the latest.
By the way, I'm still working on getting the ongoing email debate on the site. stay tuned.....
One of the criticisms made by those who oppose the coming liberation of Iraq is the lack of links to terrorism.
So, here we go. This will likely be an ongoing, continuing post, as I keep finding the links. Here's the first one, from Terrorismfiles.org.
Look for the heading above to skip around and find the latest.
By the way, I'm still working on getting the ongoing email debate on the site. stay tuned.....
Bush as Anti-Clinton? This is a reasonably well balanced report on Bush's faith. It's been turned around by the talking heads all weekend into some kind of threat. It's not. We had a man with no morals and no faith to speak of in the White House. It's good to have his opposite now.
Friday, February 28, 2003
Thursday, February 27, 2003
Once again, Victor Davis Hanson shows the historical perspective on the war.
And if you haven't picked up a copy of An Autumn of War, here's the link to Amazon.
And if you haven't picked up a copy of An Autumn of War, here's the link to Amazon.
Wednesday, February 26, 2003
Pro-Life forces win a big victory. In the midst of the pre war news, this can be overlooked. Important win for the unborn.
A true Pioneer falls silent at last. We can't underestimate the work Pioneer 10 has done over the past 30 years. It passed the orbit of Pluto in 1983. It is now over 11 light hours from its home. Godspeed.
In a day or two, I'll post the feedback I've recieved from friends and family members to my post of 2/23/03.
For now, here's an anonymous editorial from The Christian Science Monitor. A sobering read for the peace protesters.
And if that weren't enough, here's another from National Review.
For now, here's an anonymous editorial from The Christian Science Monitor. A sobering read for the peace protesters.
And if that weren't enough, here's another from National Review.
An Important Editorial By The Prime Minister of Australia. Why containment doesn't work in today's war.OpinionJournal - Featured Article
Sunday, February 23, 2003
This is a copy of a letter I sent to a friend who very much opposes the coming action with Iraq. As I say in the letter, its the first time I've set my thoughts to "paper." Having posted so many thoughts from others, I figure its about to time to post some of my own.
Thanks for the email Kathy. I read it Friday night, and very much enjoyed it. I also knew upon reading it that it would require me to think deeply about both the article, and the antiwar movement from which I suspect it springs.
I have read much from both those who support war, and those who oppose it, since that awful day when the skyscrapers fell, and three thousand people died. No world event has so profoundly affected me. It forced me to think deeply about world events, and their affect on both myself, and my family. It has caused me to weigh the consequences of each vote I make, each political speech I hear.
I'm well aware you and I stand on opposite sides in our view of the upcoming battle for Iraq. I believe historians will write that the War started September 11th. The upcoming preemptive strike on Saddam Hussein is but the next theater of operations. And yes, I firmly believe it won't be the last, just as the invasion of the Solomons, or the Battle of Midway surely did not mark the end of World War II, but only one more hard fought goal toward the ultimate end.
I'm not sure what this war will be called in the history books, just as no one was sure what WW I would be called in 1915. Perhaps it will be called World War III, perhaps the Islamo-Terrorist War. That is for historians to decide.
But there is no doubt that the results will be just as cataclysmic as the so-called Great War, or its continuation a generation later that we call World War II.
And just as surely as World War II, this war must be fought. Fought and won. The stakes are just as high now as they were in those dark days of 1942, when the Swastika ruled Europe, the Emperor ruled the Pacific, and the outcome of the war was truly anyone's guess.
A few weeks after September 11th, Peggy Noonan wrote a profound commentary, entitled "We're All Soldiers Now" She describes parts of life, like Halloween, getting back to normal. Yet beneath the normality is the sure and certain knowledge that nothing will ever be the same again.
A profound illustration of that fact is found within this email. I've used the date of September 11th three times in this email. I have purposely left out the year. Did you have any doubts about which of over 2000 "September Elevenths" since the birth of Christ I was referring too? Such is the scar that terrible day left on us all. That day The War began.
I would draw your attention to two recent articles. One speaks to the anxiety you mention, but from a very different perspective.
Peggy Noonan:2/17/03
Also, one of the pivotal editorials to come out in recent weeks,
Charles Krauthammer: 2/14/03
Below is a quote from that editorial.
We are in a race against time. Once such hostile states establish arsenals, we become self-deterred and they become invulnerable. North Korea may already have crossed that threshold.
There is a real question whether we can win the race. Year One of the new era, 2002, passed rather peaceably. Year Two will not: 2003 could be as cataclysmic as 1914 or 1939.
Carl Sagan invented a famous formula for calculating the probability of intelligent life in the universe. Estimate the number of planets in the universe and calculate the tiny fraction that might support life and that have had enough evolution to produce intelligence. He prudently added one other factor, however: the odds of extinction. The existence of intelligent life depends not just on creation but on continuity. What is the probability that a civilization will not destroy itself once its very intelligence grants it the means of self-destruction?
This planet has been around for 4 billion years, intelligent life for perhaps 200,000, weapons of mass destruction for less than 100. A hundred -- in the eye of the universe, less than a blink. And yet we already find ourselves on the brink. What are the odds that our species will manage to contain this awful knowledge without self-destruction -- not for a billion years or a million or even a thousand, but just through the lifetime of our children?
Those are the stakes today. Before our eyes, in a flash, politics has gone cosmic. The question before us is very large and very simple: Can -- and will -- the civilized part of humanity disarm the barbarians who would use the ultimate knowledge for the ultimate destruction? Within months, we will have a good idea whether the answer is yes or no.
© 2003 The Washington Post Company
Many have spoken in these days of the consequences of doing nothing, of "giving peace a chance." I've placed many of those voices on my blogsite. http://longinus62.blogspot.com/
Finally, a word about guidance during this critical time. As Christians, the highest calling is knowing God's will. Inner guidance has been historically but one of the pillars of knowing his plans for individuals, societies and nations. It has traditionally been known as the least trustworthy of those pillars. Scripture, Church tradition and teaching, and the wisdom of Christian leaders are also guides for knowing the will of God. Of these, Christian history has always pointed back to the Bible as the ultimate guidance. It is from this source that Augustine and Calvin forged the theory of Just War. There are many voices in Christendom today on crying out against the coming phase of the war. It is important to listen, and to judge the wisdom of those voices by the guidance of Scripture, tradition, wisdom from Christian leaders, and the"still small voice" within. Few modern Christian leaders have laid out the biblical case better than Charles Stanley. His recent message, A Nation At War clearly lays out what both scripture and Christian Tradition have said about the Christian's responsibilities in time of war. It is a message worth hearing, even if you disagree with it. His scriptural case is difficult to refute.
I do not expect to change any minds by this email, Kathy. This is the first time I have set my own thoughts to "paper." It has been therapeutic for me to finally do so. I am very open to hearing other views on this deeply personal, deeply disturbing time. My respect for you has only grown over the almost 20 years I've known you. It is out of that respect that this letter was written.
Mark
Thanks for the email Kathy. I read it Friday night, and very much enjoyed it. I also knew upon reading it that it would require me to think deeply about both the article, and the antiwar movement from which I suspect it springs.
I have read much from both those who support war, and those who oppose it, since that awful day when the skyscrapers fell, and three thousand people died. No world event has so profoundly affected me. It forced me to think deeply about world events, and their affect on both myself, and my family. It has caused me to weigh the consequences of each vote I make, each political speech I hear.
I'm well aware you and I stand on opposite sides in our view of the upcoming battle for Iraq. I believe historians will write that the War started September 11th. The upcoming preemptive strike on Saddam Hussein is but the next theater of operations. And yes, I firmly believe it won't be the last, just as the invasion of the Solomons, or the Battle of Midway surely did not mark the end of World War II, but only one more hard fought goal toward the ultimate end.
I'm not sure what this war will be called in the history books, just as no one was sure what WW I would be called in 1915. Perhaps it will be called World War III, perhaps the Islamo-Terrorist War. That is for historians to decide.
But there is no doubt that the results will be just as cataclysmic as the so-called Great War, or its continuation a generation later that we call World War II.
And just as surely as World War II, this war must be fought. Fought and won. The stakes are just as high now as they were in those dark days of 1942, when the Swastika ruled Europe, the Emperor ruled the Pacific, and the outcome of the war was truly anyone's guess.
A few weeks after September 11th, Peggy Noonan wrote a profound commentary, entitled "We're All Soldiers Now" She describes parts of life, like Halloween, getting back to normal. Yet beneath the normality is the sure and certain knowledge that nothing will ever be the same again.
A profound illustration of that fact is found within this email. I've used the date of September 11th three times in this email. I have purposely left out the year. Did you have any doubts about which of over 2000 "September Elevenths" since the birth of Christ I was referring too? Such is the scar that terrible day left on us all. That day The War began.
I would draw your attention to two recent articles. One speaks to the anxiety you mention, but from a very different perspective.
Peggy Noonan:2/17/03
Also, one of the pivotal editorials to come out in recent weeks,
Charles Krauthammer: 2/14/03
Below is a quote from that editorial.
We are in a race against time. Once such hostile states establish arsenals, we become self-deterred and they become invulnerable. North Korea may already have crossed that threshold.
There is a real question whether we can win the race. Year One of the new era, 2002, passed rather peaceably. Year Two will not: 2003 could be as cataclysmic as 1914 or 1939.
Carl Sagan invented a famous formula for calculating the probability of intelligent life in the universe. Estimate the number of planets in the universe and calculate the tiny fraction that might support life and that have had enough evolution to produce intelligence. He prudently added one other factor, however: the odds of extinction. The existence of intelligent life depends not just on creation but on continuity. What is the probability that a civilization will not destroy itself once its very intelligence grants it the means of self-destruction?
This planet has been around for 4 billion years, intelligent life for perhaps 200,000, weapons of mass destruction for less than 100. A hundred -- in the eye of the universe, less than a blink. And yet we already find ourselves on the brink. What are the odds that our species will manage to contain this awful knowledge without self-destruction -- not for a billion years or a million or even a thousand, but just through the lifetime of our children?
Those are the stakes today. Before our eyes, in a flash, politics has gone cosmic. The question before us is very large and very simple: Can -- and will -- the civilized part of humanity disarm the barbarians who would use the ultimate knowledge for the ultimate destruction? Within months, we will have a good idea whether the answer is yes or no.
© 2003 The Washington Post Company
Many have spoken in these days of the consequences of doing nothing, of "giving peace a chance." I've placed many of those voices on my blogsite. http://longinus62.blogspot.com/
Finally, a word about guidance during this critical time. As Christians, the highest calling is knowing God's will. Inner guidance has been historically but one of the pillars of knowing his plans for individuals, societies and nations. It has traditionally been known as the least trustworthy of those pillars. Scripture, Church tradition and teaching, and the wisdom of Christian leaders are also guides for knowing the will of God. Of these, Christian history has always pointed back to the Bible as the ultimate guidance. It is from this source that Augustine and Calvin forged the theory of Just War. There are many voices in Christendom today on crying out against the coming phase of the war. It is important to listen, and to judge the wisdom of those voices by the guidance of Scripture, tradition, wisdom from Christian leaders, and the"still small voice" within. Few modern Christian leaders have laid out the biblical case better than Charles Stanley. His recent message, A Nation At War clearly lays out what both scripture and Christian Tradition have said about the Christian's responsibilities in time of war. It is a message worth hearing, even if you disagree with it. His scriptural case is difficult to refute.
I do not expect to change any minds by this email, Kathy. This is the first time I have set my own thoughts to "paper." It has been therapeutic for me to finally do so. I am very open to hearing other views on this deeply personal, deeply disturbing time. My respect for you has only grown over the almost 20 years I've known you. It is out of that respect that this letter was written.
Mark
Saturday, February 01, 2003
Final Thoughts for the Evening.
Glenn Reynolds, of Instapundit, also has a column at MSNBC.
I can't say it better than he does in this column.
Glenn Reynolds, of Instapundit, also has a column at MSNBC.
I can't say it better than he does in this column.
Once again, Mr Bush says it right, just as Reagan did all those years ago.
Statement by President Bush
Posted: February 1, 2003
My fellow Americans, this day has brought terrible news and great sadness to our country. At 9:00 a.m. this morning, Mission Control in Houston lost contact with our Space Shuttle Columbia. A short time later, debris was seen falling from the skies above Texas. The Columbia is lost; there are no survivors.
On board was a crew of seven: Colonel Rick Husband; Lt. Colonel Michael Anderson; Commander Laurel Clark; Captain David Brown; Commander William McCool; Dr. Kalpana Chawla; and Ilan Ramon, a Colonel in the Israeli Air Force. These men and women assumed great risk in the service to all humanity.
In an age when space flight has come to seem almost routine, it is easy to overlook the dangers of travel by rocket, and the difficulties of navigating the fierce outer atmosphere of the Earth. These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had a high and noble purpose in life. Because of their courage and daring and idealism, we will miss them all the more.
All Americans today are thinking, as well, of the families of these men and women who have been given this sudden shock and grief. You're not alone. Our entire nation grieves with you. And those you loved will always have the respect and gratitude of this country.
The cause in which they died will continue. Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.
In the skies today we saw destruction and tragedy. Yet farther than we can see there is comfort and hope. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, "Lift your eyes and look to the heavens. Who created all these? He who brings out the starry hosts one by one and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."
The same Creator who names the stars also knows the names of the seven souls we mourn today. The crew of the shuttle Columbia did not return safely to Earth; yet we can pray that all are safely home.
May God bless the grieving families, and may God continue to bless America.
Statement by President Bush
Posted: February 1, 2003
My fellow Americans, this day has brought terrible news and great sadness to our country. At 9:00 a.m. this morning, Mission Control in Houston lost contact with our Space Shuttle Columbia. A short time later, debris was seen falling from the skies above Texas. The Columbia is lost; there are no survivors.
On board was a crew of seven: Colonel Rick Husband; Lt. Colonel Michael Anderson; Commander Laurel Clark; Captain David Brown; Commander William McCool; Dr. Kalpana Chawla; and Ilan Ramon, a Colonel in the Israeli Air Force. These men and women assumed great risk in the service to all humanity.
In an age when space flight has come to seem almost routine, it is easy to overlook the dangers of travel by rocket, and the difficulties of navigating the fierce outer atmosphere of the Earth. These astronauts knew the dangers, and they faced them willingly, knowing they had a high and noble purpose in life. Because of their courage and daring and idealism, we will miss them all the more.
All Americans today are thinking, as well, of the families of these men and women who have been given this sudden shock and grief. You're not alone. Our entire nation grieves with you. And those you loved will always have the respect and gratitude of this country.
The cause in which they died will continue. Mankind is led into the darkness beyond our world by the inspiration of discovery and the longing to understand. Our journey into space will go on.
In the skies today we saw destruction and tragedy. Yet farther than we can see there is comfort and hope. In the words of the prophet Isaiah, "Lift your eyes and look to the heavens. Who created all these? He who brings out the starry hosts one by one and calls them each by name. Because of His great power and mighty strength, not one of them is missing."
The same Creator who names the stars also knows the names of the seven souls we mourn today. The crew of the shuttle Columbia did not return safely to Earth; yet we can pray that all are safely home.
May God bless the grieving families, and may God continue to bless America.
At a time like this, you can't help but think of Challenger. I've been listening to the talking heads accidentally say Challenger when they mean Columbia all morning.
Here's what Ronald Reagan said, 1/28/86. Change the name of the Shuttle, and his words still speak today.
Here's what Ronald Reagan said, 1/28/86. Change the name of the Shuttle, and his words still speak today.
There are some days that you remember. Seems like there are more and more as time goes on. 12/7/41, 11/22/63, 1/28/86, 9/11/01, and now this. 2/1/03. Here's a biography of the crew of STS-107, the Columbia Astronauts.
One of the bloggers keeping track of all this is of course, InstaPundit. I have the link to the right.
One of the bloggers keeping track of all this is of course, InstaPundit. I have the link to the right.
Friday, January 31, 2003
North Korea. Here's a great shot of the nuclear power plant causing all the fuss. Very cool, and at the same time very scary.
Hugh Hewitt takes dead aim at Mr Daschle, and hits the mark. While a little over the top, his views of Daschle's ignorance are insightful.
WorldNetDaily: Daschle's lowest blow
WorldNetDaily: Daschle's lowest blow
Tuesday, January 14, 2003
Nothing less than a coup in the Senate. More like power hungry sore losers, I think.
United Press International: GOP claims Senate 'coup' in offing
United Press International: GOP claims Senate 'coup' in offing
Saturday, January 11, 2003
What the Mainstream Media and other Democrats won't tell you about Judge Charles PickeringByron York on Charles Pickering & Cross-Burning Case on National Review Online
Tuesday, January 07, 2003
Wednesday, December 18, 2002
Wednesday, December 11, 2002
Alright, alright. Let's deal with this Trent Lott silliness.
You can read a whole lot about today at National Review. Just click the link to the right. The Democrats and their willing accomplices in the press smell blood in the water. And there is no doubt that what he said was dumb, really really dumb.
Having said that, the Democrats need to be careful. They may well get what they are clamoring for, Ole Trent's resignation. Some of us on the right are hoping for just that. "Cuz some of us good ole boys on the right have long memories. And we remember Ole Trent's compromise/coverup at the Senate impeachment "trial." And we remember his "powersharing" with Daschle before Jumpin' Jim jumped ship. The list goes on. One person who gets it is Tom Daschle himself. He's been able to roll Ole Trent for a long time, and the Republican who replaces him might not be so willing to roll over and play dead. So, keep on screaming and playing the victim, black caucus. You may get what you wish for.
You can read a whole lot about today at National Review. Just click the link to the right. The Democrats and their willing accomplices in the press smell blood in the water. And there is no doubt that what he said was dumb, really really dumb.
Having said that, the Democrats need to be careful. They may well get what they are clamoring for, Ole Trent's resignation. Some of us on the right are hoping for just that. "Cuz some of us good ole boys on the right have long memories. And we remember Ole Trent's compromise/coverup at the Senate impeachment "trial." And we remember his "powersharing" with Daschle before Jumpin' Jim jumped ship. The list goes on. One person who gets it is Tom Daschle himself. He's been able to roll Ole Trent for a long time, and the Republican who replaces him might not be so willing to roll over and play dead. So, keep on screaming and playing the victim, black caucus. You may get what you wish for.
Monday, December 09, 2002
I absolutely love these new discoveries from Mars. In the midst of war, let's not
forget the true high ground. CNN.com - NASA: Water, water everywhere on Mars - Dec. 9, 2002
forget the true high ground. CNN.com - NASA: Water, water everywhere on Mars - Dec. 9, 2002
The real story of why Mary Landrieu won has alot more to do with Bill Clinton than she was comfortable telling.
Saturday, December 07, 2002
Friday, December 06, 2002
Thursday night my wife and 2 children had dinner at a local restaurant. We were helping our daughter celebrate passing her multiplication test that day, when the waitress came by. In an offhand way, she said, "Boy, math was my hardest test when I joined the marines."
She was young, just out of high school. My first grader was the first to speak. "Boy, you don't look like a marine."
Before my wife could shush him for such an honest, though impolite response, our waitress smiled, and showed her adolescent braces as she did.
"Oh I'm not a marine yet. I leave for Paris Island next month to start basic training."
In between serving other customers, she told us she had decided she really wanted to join the marines instead of the army.
She said she would get a better deal on college.
"And besides" she whispered, as she leaned toward us conspiratorially, "I read on the internet they are going to start up the draft soon, and I wanted to make my own choices before we became a police state."
I wish I could say I made a solid defense of the constitution, and how far we are from the police states she read about.
Instead, I stammered something about us not being a police state, and that I was proud she was joining the marines.
I paid our bill, and my first grader snapped her a salute on the way out the door. She smiled, and saluted back.
I've thought about that young woman alot over the past 24 hours, and the lessons I hope she learns in The Corps.
One of those lessons is the absolute committment of The Corps, and indeed of our military as a whole, to the founding documents of this country. They are sworn to defend The Constitution and what it represents. This document, and The Declaration of Independence that came before it, is what keeps us from becoming the "Police State' she read about. I wish her well, and though I didn't get her name, she will be in my prayers as the war goes on.
She was young, just out of high school. My first grader was the first to speak. "Boy, you don't look like a marine."
Before my wife could shush him for such an honest, though impolite response, our waitress smiled, and showed her adolescent braces as she did.
"Oh I'm not a marine yet. I leave for Paris Island next month to start basic training."
In between serving other customers, she told us she had decided she really wanted to join the marines instead of the army.
She said she would get a better deal on college.
"And besides" she whispered, as she leaned toward us conspiratorially, "I read on the internet they are going to start up the draft soon, and I wanted to make my own choices before we became a police state."
I wish I could say I made a solid defense of the constitution, and how far we are from the police states she read about.
Instead, I stammered something about us not being a police state, and that I was proud she was joining the marines.
I paid our bill, and my first grader snapped her a salute on the way out the door. She smiled, and saluted back.
I've thought about that young woman alot over the past 24 hours, and the lessons I hope she learns in The Corps.
One of those lessons is the absolute committment of The Corps, and indeed of our military as a whole, to the founding documents of this country. They are sworn to defend The Constitution and what it represents. This document, and The Declaration of Independence that came before it, is what keeps us from becoming the "Police State' she read about. I wish her well, and though I didn't get her name, she will be in my prayers as the war goes on.
The next installment of "The Lord of the Rings" trilogy is out in theatres. An important line is kept in the movies. Here is its meaning, not much discussed outside Christian circles.
Wednesday, November 27, 2002
One of many reasons the Democrats lost the midterm election: From Algore.Gore’s TV War: He Lobs Salvo At Fox News
Friday, November 22, 2002
The Smoking Gun is a wonderful site for digging up dirt on your favorite celebrity....or politician.
Wednesday, November 20, 2002
Ummmm, Tom. The reason you lost is because folks didn't agree you.
By the way, who was threatening you, and why didn't you report all this before the election. Sound like the pressure has gotten to you. Perhaps you should resign. I know a nice Republican South Dakotan who would be perfect for the job, and wouldn't be all worried and distressed like you are these days.
CNN.com - Daschle says shrill talk spurs threats - Nov. 20, 2002
By the way, who was threatening you, and why didn't you report all this before the election. Sound like the pressure has gotten to you. Perhaps you should resign. I know a nice Republican South Dakotan who would be perfect for the job, and wouldn't be all worried and distressed like you are these days.
CNN.com - Daschle says shrill talk spurs threats - Nov. 20, 2002
Thursday, November 14, 2002
In Praise of Google
A wonderful piece on an indispensable web tool. And, a new feature on Google, Google News!!!. Whoo Hooo!!!!
A wonderful piece on an indispensable web tool. And, a new feature on Google, Google News!!!. Whoo Hooo!!!!
Monday, November 11, 2002
A Tribute to the other Greatest Generation
James S. Robbins on Veteran's Day on National Review Online
James S. Robbins on Veteran's Day on National Review Online
Saturday, November 09, 2002
Once again, Peggy provides the thoughtful answer to what went wrong for the Democrats last Tuesday.
OpinionJournal - Peggy Noonan
OpinionJournal - Peggy Noonan
Thursday, November 07, 2002
Possible Fraud In A Close Senate Race?
Byron York on South Dakota on Election 2002 on National Review Online
Byron York on South Dakota on Election 2002 on National Review Online
Sunday, November 03, 2002
Before you go to the polls to vote for a pro abortion candidate, read this, and especially, look at the picture of the 17 week old baby that candidate is in favor of killing.
TIME.com: Inside the Womb
TIME.com: Inside the Womb
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