Take Back the Word - Liberalism isn't what it used to be.
So just what is a "Liberal" any way. Joel Engel takes a crack at it.
Tuesday, April 12, 2005
Scaring Republicans is this week's game.
Scaring Republicans is this week's game.
When you are a party without an agenda you have but a single option - scare the hell out of anyone with an agenda and a direction. Democrats continue down this road as they continue to come up empty hearted and empty headed.
When you are a party without an agenda you have but a single option - scare the hell out of anyone with an agenda and a direction. Democrats continue down this road as they continue to come up empty hearted and empty headed.
America the Vulnerable by Stephen Flynn - The Globalist > Global Security
America the Vulnerable by Stephen Flynn - The Globalist > Global Security
Have we learned the lessons of 9/11 well enough? Mr. Flynn does not think so and makes a compelling argument.
Have we learned the lessons of 9/11 well enough? Mr. Flynn does not think so and makes a compelling argument.
The U.N., Preying on the Weak
The U.N., Preying on the Weak
One more time - Why are we associated with this pathetic organization???
One more time - Why are we associated with this pathetic organization???
Borderless blogs vs. Canada press ban
Borderless blogs vs. Canada press ban
It would seem that blogs continue to do the heavy lifting in the news business while traditional media either promote their own agenda, or as in this case, are actually banned from reporting on the activities of the government. Will our Canadian neighbors surrender their freedom of press to allow the government to cover-up a nasty little scandal?? It appears regardless of the government, the bloggers will not allow such a thing to happen. It's just fun to watch!
It would seem that blogs continue to do the heavy lifting in the news business while traditional media either promote their own agenda, or as in this case, are actually banned from reporting on the activities of the government. Will our Canadian neighbors surrender their freedom of press to allow the government to cover-up a nasty little scandal?? It appears regardless of the government, the bloggers will not allow such a thing to happen. It's just fun to watch!
A Slap in the Face
A Slap in the Face
Mr. Kristof almost gets it. They do have a credibility problem and they are loosing the trust and ear of a major portion of the public. but, relgion has NOTHING to do with it. I am not interested in their "failure to hire more red state evangelicals limits our understanding of and ability to cover America today" - what I want is a reporter interested in telling the truth, will not fabricate a story, will answer the questions; Who? What? When? Where? Why?
I will take a gay, nudist, satanist as a reporter - provided they are honest, fair and not using their medium to promote their agenda under the guise of "news".
Your paper lies Mr. Kristof, that's the problem.
Mr. Kristof almost gets it. They do have a credibility problem and they are loosing the trust and ear of a major portion of the public. but, relgion has NOTHING to do with it. I am not interested in their "failure to hire more red state evangelicals limits our understanding of and ability to cover America today" - what I want is a reporter interested in telling the truth, will not fabricate a story, will answer the questions; Who? What? When? Where? Why?
I will take a gay, nudist, satanist as a reporter - provided they are honest, fair and not using their medium to promote their agenda under the guise of "news".
Your paper lies Mr. Kristof, that's the problem.
Monday, April 11, 2005
Pie throwers and goon squads - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 11, 2005
Pie throwers and goon squads - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 11, 2005
Is the death of a conservative really what it will take before their first amendment rights are fully supported across our college campuses?
Is the death of a conservative really what it will take before their first amendment rights are fully supported across our college campuses?
Guest blogger: A better world in 7 easy steps
Chrenkoff
An amazing piece with a firm direction for reforming the UN and setting the world on a peaceful course. Why does the world make this process so hard?
An amazing piece with a firm direction for reforming the UN and setting the world on a peaceful course. Why does the world make this process so hard?
Science's Doomsday Team vs. the Asteroids (washingtonpost.com)
Science's Doomsday Team vs. the Asteroids (washingtonpost.com) Hat tip - Instapundit
Not a matter of "if" but "when". It's enough to make a person stock up the old pantry and keep one eye skyward.
Not a matter of "if" but "when". It's enough to make a person stock up the old pantry and keep one eye skyward.
Woman walking with fiance murdered
Woman walking with fiance murdered
Yep, the future Palestinian state will be a Utopia - tolerant, free, loving - a joyous place to live. I can hardly wait!!
Yep, the future Palestinian state will be a Utopia - tolerant, free, loving - a joyous place to live. I can hardly wait!!
And Dhimmitude For All by Alyssa A. Lappen
And Dhimmitude For All by Alyssa A. Lappen
While the West continues to define "radical" Islam and "moderate" Islam, this disturbing review indicated that Islam has a long history of violence and intolerance with unbelievers. I would feel much more comfortable if more of those who follow "moderate" Islam would be speaking out publicly about tolerance and acceptance of other belief systems - yet they are silent. And, those few who are brave enough to speak out find themselves the target of fatwa’s demanding their death. Unless there is some sort of reformation within Islam, I see little way to avoid a direct confrontation with Islam itself.
While the West continues to define "radical" Islam and "moderate" Islam, this disturbing review indicated that Islam has a long history of violence and intolerance with unbelievers. I would feel much more comfortable if more of those who follow "moderate" Islam would be speaking out publicly about tolerance and acceptance of other belief systems - yet they are silent. And, those few who are brave enough to speak out find themselves the target of fatwa’s demanding their death. Unless there is some sort of reformation within Islam, I see little way to avoid a direct confrontation with Islam itself.
The Bolton Nomination
The Bolton Nomination
It there is truly no liberal bias in the MSM, why it is that you can always depend on a story in which the Post says it has serious doubts about an appointee of President Bush, yet all Democratic appointees were precisely the people needed at the time. Things that make you go hummmmmmm.
This story s no different about John Bolton. They deliberately fail to recognize that the U.N. is severely broken, perhaps to the point of being irreparable. Head in the sand commentary at its best.
It there is truly no liberal bias in the MSM, why it is that you can always depend on a story in which the Post says it has serious doubts about an appointee of President Bush, yet all Democratic appointees were precisely the people needed at the time. Things that make you go hummmmmmm.
This story s no different about John Bolton. They deliberately fail to recognize that the U.N. is severely broken, perhaps to the point of being irreparable. Head in the sand commentary at its best.
Crouching Tiger, Swimming Dragon
The New York Times > Opinion > Op-Ed Contributor: Crouching Tiger, Swimming Dragon
A little bit here, a little bit there . . . . . yes, slow but sure.
A little bit here, a little bit there . . . . . yes, slow but sure.
Florida With Rain - More funny business in the Washington governor's race. Will there be a new election this year?
The next time you hear a Democrat complain about election fraud, point them to this disgraceful story of the Govenor's election in Washington state. It's quite an eye opener.
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Teen risks penalty over beads
Teen risks penalty over beads
Shouldn't part of our education of our young be to teach them patriotism and honor for the soldiers that guarantee our freedoms remain intact? This school system has totally lost sight of what is important in our country.
Shouldn't part of our education of our young be to teach them patriotism and honor for the soldiers that guarantee our freedoms remain intact? This school system has totally lost sight of what is important in our country.
The gate of Hell - the world has forgotten
The gate of Hell - the world has forgotten
Watching the rise of violence against Jews, it is apparent that the world has forgotten the unforgettable. This was the truth 60 years ago. We could easily see a repeat within the lifetime of our children.
Watching the rise of violence against Jews, it is apparent that the world has forgotten the unforgettable. This was the truth 60 years ago. We could easily see a repeat within the lifetime of our children.
Santorum: Frist will go nuclear
Santorum: Frist will go nuclear
This is good news. The perversion of the use of the filibuster is not good for either party and needs to be stopped, now.
This is good news. The perversion of the use of the filibuster is not good for either party and needs to be stopped, now.
Mexico's Impeachment
Mexico's Impeachment
With a flood of illegals coming to the US every day, a politically unstable Mexico will do nothing to remedy this problem. And, with the movement towards a more socialistic and authoritarian rule, the prospects of their economy gaining ground continues to dim. This election will be almost as important to the US and our next presidential election.
With a flood of illegals coming to the US every day, a politically unstable Mexico will do nothing to remedy this problem. And, with the movement towards a more socialistic and authoritarian rule, the prospects of their economy gaining ground continues to dim. This election will be almost as important to the US and our next presidential election.
She's still 'Hanoi Jane'
She's still 'Hanoi Jane'
Hanoi Jane fills all the definitions of "traitor" that I can think of. The actions of this woman were disgraceful. The fact that she was not prosecuted is a slap on the face to all former POWs and Vietnam veterans. She still turns my stomach.
Hanoi Jane fills all the definitions of "traitor" that I can think of. The actions of this woman were disgraceful. The fact that she was not prosecuted is a slap on the face to all former POWs and Vietnam veterans. She still turns my stomach.
My Party Is Leaving the Faithful Behind
My Party Is Leaving the Faithful Behind
Religion is one small part of why the Democrats are in such disarray. Their primary focal point this past election was simply "I hate Bush". In the next election, there will be no single person to hate, but an entire party. That will be a harder sell. This will force them to actually construct a platform with real ideas. If they fail to either construct the platform or to assemble a reasonable list of ideas to more the country is a solid direction, they will, once again, be pounded into the ground. The 2006 election cycle should give us a pretty good window into the 2008 election. Honestly, I do not think they have learned anything, but time will tell.
Religion is one small part of why the Democrats are in such disarray. Their primary focal point this past election was simply "I hate Bush". In the next election, there will be no single person to hate, but an entire party. That will be a harder sell. This will force them to actually construct a platform with real ideas. If they fail to either construct the platform or to assemble a reasonable list of ideas to more the country is a solid direction, they will, once again, be pounded into the ground. The 2006 election cycle should give us a pretty good window into the 2008 election. Honestly, I do not think they have learned anything, but time will tell.
Saturday, April 09, 2005
EUbusiness - EU's 25 members to see population start declining in 2025
EUbusiness - EU's 25 members to see population start declining in 2025
The EU continues to hide its head in the sand on so many issues. Their house needs some order, and quickly or the entire balance of power will shift far eastward, a development that will be good for no one.
The EU continues to hide its head in the sand on so many issues. Their house needs some order, and quickly or the entire balance of power will shift far eastward, a development that will be good for no one.
Soldiers face real 'die-in' daily in Iraq]
Soldiers face real 'die-in' daily in Iraq
Ya just gotta love this guy! Thanks Marc, be safe and come home soon.
Ya just gotta love this guy! Thanks Marc, be safe and come home soon.
'We want to build our nation' - an interview with the head of the Iraqi Teachers Union
'We want to build our nation' - an interview with the head of the Iraqi Teachers Union
A candid "before" and "after" interview that recounts education under Saddam vs. education today. It must have been painful for the Guardian reporter to hear that things are better today.
A candid "before" and "after" interview that recounts education under Saddam vs. education today. It must have been painful for the Guardian reporter to hear that things are better today.
Waiting for Bolton - The Washington Times: Commentary - April 09, 2005
Waiting for Bolton - The Washington Times: Commentary - April 09, 2005
Things are about to get interesting at the U.N. This is an organization at the edge of the cliff. Personally, I believe it is time to close the doors but on the off chance there is the possibility it can be revived, it sounds as though John Bolton is the man for the job. Koffi must be furious that President Bush would send such an outspoken critic of this little band of theives; it should be fun to watch.
Things are about to get interesting at the U.N. This is an organization at the edge of the cliff. Personally, I believe it is time to close the doors but on the off chance there is the possibility it can be revived, it sounds as though John Bolton is the man for the job. Koffi must be furious that President Bush would send such an outspoken critic of this little band of theives; it should be fun to watch.
Friday, April 08, 2005
Is Europe still on America's side?
An excellent discussion of the state of the US and European relationship today. Has it become so important that the US must be "balanced" by some other power that they are willing to risk the security of the world?
Preserve free speech - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 08, 2005
Preserve free speech - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 08, 2005
How can it be, that in a nation founded on religious FREEDOM, that the discussion and criticism of Islam is suddenly under attack. Christians are vilified and attached continuously. Yet, now we find that any discussion or condemnation of Islam is not permitted? Folks, we need to stand up here and let the world know that freedom means FREEDOM, epically freedom of thought and ideas. This is a VERY DANGEROUS cliff to walk up to.
How can it be, that in a nation founded on religious FREEDOM, that the discussion and criticism of Islam is suddenly under attack. Christians are vilified and attached continuously. Yet, now we find that any discussion or condemnation of Islam is not permitted? Folks, we need to stand up here and let the world know that freedom means FREEDOM, epically freedom of thought and ideas. This is a VERY DANGEROUS cliff to walk up to.
Judge Dread-A showdown over the U.S. judiciary was a long time coming.
Judge Dread
The battle to rein in the Judiciary is obviously "on". I view it as the single most important task of the Republican led congress and without a doubt it will be their hardest task as well.
The battle to rein in the Judiciary is obviously "on". I view it as the single most important task of the Republican led congress and without a doubt it will be their hardest task as well.
FrontPage magazine.com :: In Arafat's Footsteps by Michael Widlanski
The Palestinians, along with any number of Arab nations in the Mid East have but a single goal, to drive the Israelis into the sea. The first demand, on the part of Israel, for any withdrawal, any concession, any negotiation should the public acknowledgement on the part of the Palestinians that Israel is a valid state and has the right to exist. Period. Any resistance to this should be met by a stiffening of Israel's position. Concessions, until public recognition of these two principals are met, is futile and dangerous.
FrontPage magazine.com :: Harvesting Illegals by Mark Krikorian
FrontPage magazine.com :: Harvesting Illegals by Mark Krikorian
I can not, on any level, see the wisdom in granting amnesty for illegal aliens. It sends so many bad signals, not the least of which is that the risks of coming to the US illegally are worth it. Surly the good Senator can see this, can't he?
I can not, on any level, see the wisdom in granting amnesty for illegal aliens. It sends so many bad signals, not the least of which is that the risks of coming to the US illegally are worth it. Surly the good Senator can see this, can't he?
Chinese begin to worry U.S. militarily: printer friendly version
Chinese begin to worry U.S. militarily: printer friendly version
China would only be a threat if their method of government and the treatment of their people would say to the world "you do not want these people to dominate the globe." Well, do ya? Want these people to dominate the globe?
China would only be a threat if their method of government and the treatment of their people would say to the world "you do not want these people to dominate the globe." Well, do ya? Want these people to dominate the globe?
More New Mexicans May Carry Concealed Weapons -- 04/08/2005
More New Mexicans May Carry Concealed Weapons -- 04/08/2005
I am glad to see more and more state advance the rights of citizen to care a weapon. Trained, licensed and responsible citizens have the constitutional right to bare arms and the moral right to defend themselves and their families.
I am glad to see more and more state advance the rights of citizen to care a weapon. Trained, licensed and responsible citizens have the constitutional right to bare arms and the moral right to defend themselves and their families.
China Moving to Replace US Influence in Latin America -- 04/08/2005
China Moving to Replace US Influence in Latin America -- 04/08/2005
OK, so where are the world's concerns about Chinese imperialism? We have not passed any US law what would permit the invasion of a country in the event that country would say they were an independent state yet China can now "legally" invade Taiwan. These folks WANT to be the primary global power and they are headed in that direction with all due speed.
OK, so where are the world's concerns about Chinese imperialism? We have not passed any US law what would permit the invasion of a country in the event that country would say they were an independent state yet China can now "legally" invade Taiwan. These folks WANT to be the primary global power and they are headed in that direction with all due speed.
Thursday, April 07, 2005
Evidence, Evidence, and More Evidence
Evidence, Evidence, and More Evidence - lowering taxes really does stimulate the economy.
I find the tax debate boring and endless. Let me see, you take an entity - the US Government - that produces NOTHING, creates NOTHING, manufacturers NOTHING, sells NOTHING and you give IT large amounts of money (our tax dollars) rather than giving it to entities (companies, marketing firms, inventors) through the investment of taxholders that retain more of what they earn that acturally do create, produce and sell products and that is supposed to grow the economy??? Really??? Are the pro-tax supporters even using one ounce of common sense?? Nope!
I find the tax debate boring and endless. Let me see, you take an entity - the US Government - that produces NOTHING, creates NOTHING, manufacturers NOTHING, sells NOTHING and you give IT large amounts of money (our tax dollars) rather than giving it to entities (companies, marketing firms, inventors) through the investment of taxholders that retain more of what they earn that acturally do create, produce and sell products and that is supposed to grow the economy??? Really??? Are the pro-tax supporters even using one ounce of common sense?? Nope!
The Right to Choose or The Power to Compel?
Freedom of choice? For who?
I love how "progressives" defend the "right to choose". Of course, they mean to kill the unborn child in their womb that they don't want. It has nothing to do with the "right to choose" what others, in this case pharmacists in Illinois, believe is their moral obligations.
I love how "progressives" defend the "right to choose". Of course, they mean to kill the unborn child in their womb that they don't want. It has nothing to do with the "right to choose" what others, in this case pharmacists in Illinois, believe is their moral obligations.
China’s Canadian Adventure
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
NEWS.com.au | Govt to shut firms with too few women (06-04-2005)
NEWS.com.au | Govt to shut firms with too few women (06-04-2005)
Affirmative action run amok, amok, amok. The pleasures of a socialist state.
Affirmative action run amok, amok, amok. The pleasures of a socialist state.
Students protesting military recruiters disrupt UCSC job fair By JONDI GUMZ SENTINEL STAFF WRITER April 6, 2005
Students protesting military recruiters disrupt UCSC job fair By JONDI GUMZ SENTINEL STAFF WRITER April 6, 2005
Yes, yes - how great the freedom to protest is. Now, just who has invested blood and tears to give us this right??
Yes, yes - how great the freedom to protest is. Now, just who has invested blood and tears to give us this right??
Byron York on Vast Left Wing Conspiracy on National Review Online
Byron York on Vast Left Wing Conspiracy on National Review Online: "Dems Showed Soros Secret Rove Plan"
Soros is one of the global political players that brings to mind this clandestine group of "leaders" that is determined to gain control of the world. Yes, I know it sounds so James Bondish, but I view him as a very dangerous man to the freedoms of the common man in the world.
Soros is one of the global political players that brings to mind this clandestine group of "leaders" that is determined to gain control of the world. Yes, I know it sounds so James Bondish, but I view him as a very dangerous man to the freedoms of the common man in the world.
Mugged by Reality
Mugged by Reality
This is a general story I have been following for the past year. Europe in general is being challanged by radical Islam. These folks are serious, deadly serious. It will require a firm, agressive and determined stance by "Old Europe" to keep from being swallowed up by Islamofacists.
In this account, it appears that the wolf is no longer just knocking on France's door, but is inside raising more and more hell. In my heart I know what the French response will be, but can Europe stand when France surrenders to this madness.
This is a general story I have been following for the past year. Europe in general is being challanged by radical Islam. These folks are serious, deadly serious. It will require a firm, agressive and determined stance by "Old Europe" to keep from being swallowed up by Islamofacists.
In this account, it appears that the wolf is no longer just knocking on France's door, but is inside raising more and more hell. In my heart I know what the French response will be, but can Europe stand when France surrenders to this madness.
Tuesday, April 05, 2005
Mexico on the Brink
Mexico on the Brink
By A.M. Mora y Leon
Just how stable is our southern neighbor. This report suggests that there are many things brewing that are making US security folks more than a little nervous.
By A.M. Mora y Leon
Just how stable is our southern neighbor. This report suggests that there are many things brewing that are making US security folks more than a little nervous.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Save the Women, Save Ourselves - Terror, inside and out.
Michael Ledeen on Iran & Women on National Review Online
Those Iranian Mullahs are such playful types. With their level of respect for people, how can we ever doubt their intentions for the peacful use of nuclear technology. I bet all the French women condeming our actions in the region have to restrain themselves from leaving their homeland and moving to Iran - a bastion of mideast freedom!
Those Iranian Mullahs are such playful types. With their level of respect for people, how can we ever doubt their intentions for the peacful use of nuclear technology. I bet all the French women condeming our actions in the region have to restrain themselves from leaving their homeland and moving to Iran - a bastion of mideast freedom!
Poisonous Penumbras - have courts over stepped their bounds??
Poisonous Penumbras - have courts over stepped their bounds??
Have our courts and judges overstepped their constitutional bounds? There appears to be a groundswell that is building that says yes, the courts are out of controll and need to be reigned in. Jed Babbin has an interesting summary of the issue.
Have our courts and judges overstepped their constitutional bounds? There appears to be a groundswell that is building that says yes, the courts are out of controll and need to be reigned in. Jed Babbin has an interesting summary of the issue.
Iraqis Tap Sunni for Parliament Speaker
Iraqis Tap Sunni for Parliament Speaker
This must really frost all those hoping for a disaster in Iraq, a speaker has been chosen, a Sunni - the group that sat out the elections. Step by stem, democracy is taking hold. It is truly a humbling experience to watch these determined people march froward - regardless what the skeptics say.
Canadians: Linking To CQ May Be Bad For Your Freedom
Canadians: Linking To CQ May Be Bad For Your Freedom
OK, so now it may be a CRIME to link to a website in the US that is investigating corruption in the Canadian government - such an enlightened people.
OK, so now it may be a CRIME to link to a website in the US that is investigating corruption in the Canadian government - such an enlightened people.
China Plans Surprise Attack on Taiwan
China Plans Surprise Attack on Taiwan
China just keeps flickering on the edge of the radar screen. I have done extensive reading of position papers of the Chinese military leaders and I personally believe they are very serious about taking over Taiwan and directly confronting the US. Flicker, flicker, flicker.
China just keeps flickering on the edge of the radar screen. I have done extensive reading of position papers of the Chinese military leaders and I personally believe they are very serious about taking over Taiwan and directly confronting the US. Flicker, flicker, flicker.
My Way News
My Way News
Thanks Bill, all us parents really appreciate you ability to be a role model for our kids.
Thanks Bill, all us parents really appreciate you ability to be a role model for our kids.
Centrist Democrats warn liberals - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 04, 2005
Centrist Democrats warn liberals - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 04, 2005
Gee, ya think the left-leaning wing of the Democratic party is just a touch outta touch with the country? Really??
Gee, ya think the left-leaning wing of the Democratic party is just a touch outta touch with the country? Really??
BERGER'S BURGLARY :
New York Post Online Edition:
Is it any wonder terrorism advanced significantly under the Clinton administration with staffers like Berger "protecting" America???
Is it any wonder terrorism advanced significantly under the Clinton administration with staffers like Berger "protecting" America???
What alternative plan? - The Washington Times: Commentary - April 04, 2005
What alternative plan? - The Washington Times: Commentary - April 04, 2005
The Democratic solution for Social Security is . . . . . . . . . . . ???
The Democratic solution for Social Security is . . . . . . . . . . . ???
How dangerous are Iran, North Korea? - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 04, 2005
How dangerous are Iran, North Korea? - The Washington Times: Editorials/OP-ED - April 04, 2005
These two axis members just keep simmering away. Obviously a decade of appeasment is contributing little good to the issue. Yet, somehow, I doubt the global community will be willing to confront these two threats.
These two axis members just keep simmering away. Obviously a decade of appeasment is contributing little good to the issue. Yet, somehow, I doubt the global community will be willing to confront these two threats.
Ziegler 'wrong' on Iraq hunger - The Washington Times: World - April 04, 2005
Ziegler 'wrong' on Iraq hunger - The Washington Times: World - April 04, 2005
This type of report from a U.N. representative, after the Volker reports shows what a complete tragedy the Oil for Food program was, is typical of the U.N.'s "anyone but us" blame game. The reality is that the U.N., through its weak-kneed approach to Saddam is directly responsible for hundreds or thousands of deaths in Iraq and the poor health of the entire country, especially the children, prior to the invasion of Iraq.
Not to mention current events in Sudan, Africa as a whole as well as a host of countries where the people are struggling for survival with little or no help from the vast majority of U.N. member states.
This type of report from a U.N. representative, after the Volker reports shows what a complete tragedy the Oil for Food program was, is typical of the U.N.'s "anyone but us" blame game. The reality is that the U.N., through its weak-kneed approach to Saddam is directly responsible for hundreds or thousands of deaths in Iraq and the poor health of the entire country, especially the children, prior to the invasion of Iraq.
Not to mention current events in Sudan, Africa as a whole as well as a host of countries where the people are struggling for survival with little or no help from the vast majority of U.N. member states.
Sunday, April 03, 2005
Border-vigil volunteers big in spirit, not number - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 03, 2005
Border-vigil volunteers big in spirit, not number - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 03, 2005 (Hat Tip: LGF)
Imagine that, the Mexican government protesting that our citizens are defending our boarder against illegal immigrants, not legal, not law abiding, not those using our country's boarder crossings, but those seeking to enter our country illegaly. So, how does Mexico treat illegal immigrants?? Maybe we should take a lesson from them??
Imagine that, the Mexican government protesting that our citizens are defending our boarder against illegal immigrants, not legal, not law abiding, not those using our country's boarder crossings, but those seeking to enter our country illegaly. So, how does Mexico treat illegal immigrants?? Maybe we should take a lesson from them??
Europe's Boys of Jihad
Europe's Boys of Jihad
The wolf is certainly at the door in Paris. I wonder if the French will act in time or curb this danger. Actually, I believe I know the answer, it will be the same as it was in WWI and WWII.
The wolf is certainly at the door in Paris. I wonder if the French will act in time or curb this danger. Actually, I believe I know the answer, it will be the same as it was in WWI and WWII.
Saturday, April 02, 2005
Veiled Threat
TCS: Tech Central Station - Veiled Threat
You wonder, as citizens of the EU look down their noses at Americans, if they are paying any attention to the state of their own internal affairs. Does the average EU citizen condone the Islamist's treatment of women, or are they simply afraid to face the danger looking them in the face?
You wonder, as citizens of the EU look down their noses at Americans, if they are paying any attention to the state of their own internal affairs. Does the average EU citizen condone the Islamist's treatment of women, or are they simply afraid to face the danger looking them in the face?
OFFICE WORK
I hate office work. I will do almost anything to avoid it. Unfortunately, my accountant suffered a rather severe auto accident and will probably no longer be available to me. I was a part time client and her real job as an accountant for a venture capital firm is becoming much busier and probably quite a bit more exciting. And she will have a fair amount of recovery time. So, today I am doing my accounting.
I am not sure what I dislike about it: paying bills (never seems like enough money in the old checking account), posting invoices (never seem to take in enough money) or just sitting on my butt banging away at the accounting software. Heavy sigh!
Anyway, have done all the damage on the books I can do today, so time to go play!
I am not sure what I dislike about it: paying bills (never seems like enough money in the old checking account), posting invoices (never seem to take in enough money) or just sitting on my butt banging away at the accounting software. Heavy sigh!
Anyway, have done all the damage on the books I can do today, so time to go play!
Maybe they're nuts but Minutemen have been effective
Maybe they're nuts but Minutemen have been effective
A basic responsibility of a citizen is to protect the nation. At times, I think our government forgets their job and need a reminder. Unless the government begins to take their job seriously regarding boder control, we can expect to see more of these types of actions being taken by the citizens of this country.
A basic responsibility of a citizen is to protect the nation. At times, I think our government forgets their job and need a reminder. Unless the government begins to take their job seriously regarding boder control, we can expect to see more of these types of actions being taken by the citizens of this country.
"Hell, No"--He's Not Exonerated
"Hell, No"--He's Not Exonerated
Why on earth would we continue to freely give this organization our blood and treasure without a full, open and continuous acounting of all financial transactions as well as an understanding that its troops and agency officials will treat their charges with basic human respect and dignity. They are accountable to NO ONE! More and more it takes on the posture of the supreme world government all the while plundering the people they are sent to aid. It is either time for a massive overhaul and a conversion to an open entity or it is time to withdraw our support.
Why on earth would we continue to freely give this organization our blood and treasure without a full, open and continuous acounting of all financial transactions as well as an understanding that its troops and agency officials will treat their charges with basic human respect and dignity. They are accountable to NO ONE! More and more it takes on the posture of the supreme world government all the while plundering the people they are sent to aid. It is either time for a massive overhaul and a conversion to an open entity or it is time to withdraw our support.
Boston.com / News / Nation / Teen killed for a kiss mourned in N.J.
Boston.com / News / Nation / Teen killed for a kiss mourned in N.J.
I see stories like this and it breaks my heart. The shooter's mom knew he needed medication for his mental stability, that he was drinking and smoking pot. The victim's mom had the shooter IN HER HOME drinking, playing with a gun and threatening to kill her daughter. Hello?? Anyone?? Hello??
I see stories like this and it breaks my heart. The shooter's mom knew he needed medication for his mental stability, that he was drinking and smoking pot. The victim's mom had the shooter IN HER HOME drinking, playing with a gun and threatening to kill her daughter. Hello?? Anyone?? Hello??
'Heroes' poised for vigil on border - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 02, 2005
'Heroes' poised for vigil on border - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 02, 2005:
" FBI officials this week said they are committed to ensuring that no laws are violated during the border vigil, by either the Minuteman volunteers or those opposed to them. "
Excuse me, entering our country illegaly is, well . . . er . . . . illegal, isn't it???
" FBI officials this week said they are committed to ensuring that no laws are violated during the border vigil, by either the Minuteman volunteers or those opposed to them. "
Excuse me, entering our country illegaly is, well . . . er . . . . illegal, isn't it???
Oil prices keep barreling upward - The Washington Times: Business - April 02, 2005
Oil prices keep barreling upward - The Washington Times: Business - April 02, 2005
This is another story that always surprises me too. Given that we have had a national phobia about energy development, why should it surprise anyone that the price for a resource that is presented as becoming scarce would increase? What would drive the price of crude down would be President Bush's announcement that we are beginning a "Manhattan Project" for energy independence in the US with the goal of being self sufficient within the next 25 years. A goal both doabe and worthy.
This is another story that always surprises me too. Given that we have had a national phobia about energy development, why should it surprise anyone that the price for a resource that is presented as becoming scarce would increase? What would drive the price of crude down would be President Bush's announcement that we are beginning a "Manhattan Project" for energy independence in the US with the goal of being self sufficient within the next 25 years. A goal both doabe and worthy.
More Americans oppose gay 'marriage,' poll finds - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 02, 2005
More Americans oppose gay 'marriage,' poll finds - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 02, 2005
Why is it that in a nation founded on Christian beliefs, and where over 80% of the people are Christian, the fact that the majority of the population oppose gay marriage in "news worthy"?? Yet, time after time this same story is written from a "I can't believe this, but it seems to be true" view point. You would think the liberals would get it eventually.
This issue was one of the major reason for Bush's re-election, particularity in light of the arrogant finding of the Massechuets Supreme Court and their demand for the state legislators to pass laws supporting gay marriage. Both the libs and the judiciary understimate the resistance to gay marriage in this country to their peril.
Why is it that in a nation founded on Christian beliefs, and where over 80% of the people are Christian, the fact that the majority of the population oppose gay marriage in "news worthy"?? Yet, time after time this same story is written from a "I can't believe this, but it seems to be true" view point. You would think the liberals would get it eventually.
This issue was one of the major reason for Bush's re-election, particularity in light of the arrogant finding of the Massechuets Supreme Court and their demand for the state legislators to pass laws supporting gay marriage. Both the libs and the judiciary understimate the resistance to gay marriage in this country to their peril.
Friday, April 01, 2005
'Blog Swarm' Stings the FEC (04/02/2005)
'Blog Swarm' Stings the FEC (04/02/2005)
The true purpose of McCain-Fiengold was, IMNSHO, to insure incumbants had the upper-hand during the election cycle. If the ability to raise funds by the competitor were limited, the incumbent naturally had the advantage.
After the obvious power of blogs was displayed during the 2004 election, it had become apparent that blogs will have to be limited if incumbents are to maintain their advantage. Bloggers are keeping a watchful eye on the FEC developments, as should all citizens who are interested it free speech.
The true purpose of McCain-Fiengold was, IMNSHO, to insure incumbants had the upper-hand during the election cycle. If the ability to raise funds by the competitor were limited, the incumbent naturally had the advantage.
After the obvious power of blogs was displayed during the 2004 election, it had become apparent that blogs will have to be limited if incumbents are to maintain their advantage. Bloggers are keeping a watchful eye on the FEC developments, as should all citizens who are interested it free speech.
Jonah Goldberg on U.N. & Environment on National Review Online
Jonah Goldberg on U.N. & Environment on National Review Online
The UN discovers all the things we have done RIGHT (yes, right) to bring back our environment. Imagine that.
The UN discovers all the things we have done RIGHT (yes, right) to bring back our environment. Imagine that.
Pat Buchanan Doused With Salad Dressing
Pat Buchanan Doused With Salad Dressing
Free and open discourse, that's what the left wants in this country, free and open discourse, yep!
Free and open discourse, that's what the left wants in this country, free and open discourse, yep!
Prime violators hold seats on U.N. rights panel - The Washington Times: World - April 01, 2005
Prime violators hold seats on U.N. rights panel - The Washington Times: World - April 01, 2005
One more time - Just WHY THE HELL are we supporting the UN??
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"Instead of defending human rights, the commission has become an Abusers' Defense Society," Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, said in an interview with The Washington Times.
He said Mr. Annan "is right to conclude that a new council, composed of governments that are genuinely committed to human rights, is the only way to end the travesty."
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Really, only governments genuinely committed to human rights?? Honestly, on the human rights panel????? Why the very thought!!
One more time - Just WHY THE HELL are we supporting the UN??
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"Instead of defending human rights, the commission has become an Abusers' Defense Society," Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch, said in an interview with The Washington Times.
He said Mr. Annan "is right to conclude that a new council, composed of governments that are genuinely committed to human rights, is the only way to end the travesty."
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Really, only governments genuinely committed to human rights?? Honestly, on the human rights panel????? Why the very thought!!
FrontPage magazine.com :: Symposium: Nuclear Outlaws by Jamie Glazov
FrontPage magazine.com :: Symposium: Nuclear Outlaws by Jamie Glazov
One of the lines we heard immediately following 9/11 was that the US government "failed to connect the dots". Well, the media, experienced foreign relation folks, the military and our intelligence community are painting a heavy black line between the dots of the nuclear threat posed to the world by North Korea and Iran.
This panel discussion should be enough to raise the hair on the back of even the most doubting neck.
One of the lines we heard immediately following 9/11 was that the US government "failed to connect the dots". Well, the media, experienced foreign relation folks, the military and our intelligence community are painting a heavy black line between the dots of the nuclear threat posed to the world by North Korea and Iran.
This panel discussion should be enough to raise the hair on the back of even the most doubting neck.
The Humane Holocaust
The Humane Holocaust By George Neumayr
As I said yesterday, the views are wide concerning the death of Terri Schiavo. George Neumayr is probably as good a representation for the murder point of view as I have seen.
The tragedy of this whole case is beyond comprehension.
As I said yesterday, the views are wide concerning the death of Terri Schiavo. George Neumayr is probably as good a representation for the murder point of view as I have seen.
The tragedy of this whole case is beyond comprehension.
Senate opens door to alien amnesty - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 01, 2005
Senate opens door to alien amnesty - The Washington Times: Nation/Politics - April 01, 2005
Immigration built this country - legal immigration. The process of adding any kind of legitimacy to people violating our borders and our laws sends the wrong message to the world and endangers our security.
A huge burden is being placed on the residents of Mexican border states. The results range from increased crime to the closing of hospitals due to lost revenue treating illegal immigrants.
Michelle Malkin is probably the formost blogger on immigration issues. She has fired up a blog dedicated to the issue of immigration: The Immigration Blog. It is well worth your time to visit and educate yourself on this pressing issue.
I am certainly in favor of brining in new people to our country through immigration. But, I expect them to melt into the pot, not create their own pot, I expect them to come legaly and obey our laws and I expect loyalty to their country of CHOICE rather than their country of birth.
Immigration built this country - legal immigration. The process of adding any kind of legitimacy to people violating our borders and our laws sends the wrong message to the world and endangers our security.
A huge burden is being placed on the residents of Mexican border states. The results range from increased crime to the closing of hospitals due to lost revenue treating illegal immigrants.
Michelle Malkin is probably the formost blogger on immigration issues. She has fired up a blog dedicated to the issue of immigration: The Immigration Blog. It is well worth your time to visit and educate yourself on this pressing issue.
I am certainly in favor of brining in new people to our country through immigration. But, I expect them to melt into the pot, not create their own pot, I expect them to come legaly and obey our laws and I expect loyalty to their country of CHOICE rather than their country of birth.
Berger Will Plead Guilty To Taking Classified Paper (washingtonpost.com)
Berger Will Plead Guilty To Taking Classified Paper (washingtonpost.com)
Long ago and far away, I once maintained a security clearance, Top Secret at that. The list of "dos and don'ts" is long, very clear and drummed into the brains of each clearance holder. Sandy Berger knew, without any doubt, that as he stuffed classified material down his undies and in his socks he was committing a felony that would earn him a sizable fine and jail time. Trust me, had I taken documents home, I would still be living off "government assistance".
His punishment - $10,000 fine and 3 year suspension of his clearance. This sends so many wrong messages, I wouldn't even know where to start. It is obvious that the security of our country still takes a back seat to politics.
Long ago and far away, I once maintained a security clearance, Top Secret at that. The list of "dos and don'ts" is long, very clear and drummed into the brains of each clearance holder. Sandy Berger knew, without any doubt, that as he stuffed classified material down his undies and in his socks he was committing a felony that would earn him a sizable fine and jail time. Trust me, had I taken documents home, I would still be living off "government assistance".
His punishment - $10,000 fine and 3 year suspension of his clearance. This sends so many wrong messages, I wouldn't even know where to start. It is obvious that the security of our country still takes a back seat to politics.
The New Republic Online: The Politics of Churlishness
The New Republic Online: The Politics of Churlishness
TNR - talking like THIS about President Bush???
"And he has accomplished this genuinely momentous transformation in ways that virtually the entire foreign affairs clerisy--the cold-blooded Brent Scowcroft realist Republicans and almost all the Democrats--never thought possible. Or, perhaps, in ways some of them thought positively undesirable. Bush, it now seems safe to say, is one of the great surprises in modern U.S. history. "
Break out the skates in Hell, there's a nip in the air!!!
TNR - talking like THIS about President Bush???
"And he has accomplished this genuinely momentous transformation in ways that virtually the entire foreign affairs clerisy--the cold-blooded Brent Scowcroft realist Republicans and almost all the Democrats--never thought possible. Or, perhaps, in ways some of them thought positively undesirable. Bush, it now seems safe to say, is one of the great surprises in modern U.S. history. "
Break out the skates in Hell, there's a nip in the air!!!
Thursday, March 31, 2005
MSNBC - Terri Schiavo's 2002 CT scan
MSNBC - Terri Schiavo's 2002 CT scan
I have deliberately avoided blogging about Ms. Schiavo simply because it is such an expansive and complicated case, I do not feel I am qualified in any real way to comment, except to express my opinion.
To that end, I have always believed that it would be appropriate to remove the feeding tube if it were indeed true that Terri simply was not longer "home" and had no chance to regain any level of consiousness. This article seems to put the argument to rest for me. Terri died in 1990 - her organs were simply sustained by the most basic levels of brain function.
May all involved find peace.
I have deliberately avoided blogging about Ms. Schiavo simply because it is such an expansive and complicated case, I do not feel I am qualified in any real way to comment, except to express my opinion.
To that end, I have always believed that it would be appropriate to remove the feeding tube if it were indeed true that Terri simply was not longer "home" and had no chance to regain any level of consiousness. This article seems to put the argument to rest for me. Terri died in 1990 - her organs were simply sustained by the most basic levels of brain function.
May all involved find peace.
Tuesday, March 29, 2005
China-Taiwan balancing act jeopardized by EU
China-Taiwan balancing act jeopardized by EU
What is stunning to be about the EU dropping the ban on arms sales to China is that it either shows an incredible lack of respect for the threat China poses to the stability of the Far East, or it shows their total willingness to play a very dangerous game of "let's balance the 'US Threat' by making China an even more powerful military threat".
This approach uses the same logic they have been using with the Islamists in Europe, much to their peril. China has done nothing to earn a dropping of the weapons ban. And European ignorance and arrogance is making the whole world a more dangerous place to live!
What is stunning to be about the EU dropping the ban on arms sales to China is that it either shows an incredible lack of respect for the threat China poses to the stability of the Far East, or it shows their total willingness to play a very dangerous game of "let's balance the 'US Threat' by making China an even more powerful military threat".
This approach uses the same logic they have been using with the Islamists in Europe, much to their peril. China has done nothing to earn a dropping of the weapons ban. And European ignorance and arrogance is making the whole world a more dangerous place to live!
Wednesday, March 23, 2005
Daily Dozen 3/23/2005
The Union of the Snake - Al Qaeda planning and possibilities. By James Robbins, NRO
There Are Signs the Tide May Be Turning on Iraq's Street of Fear By JOHN F. BURNS, NY Times
Hopes and Fears Evident as Nations Mull Rival Security Council Proposals By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Mexican State Issues 'How To' on Border Jumping Fox News
End election-law nonsense By Brian McNicoll, townhall.com
Bush Should Talk Up Social Security Reform for Poor - Mort Kondracke, Roll Call
Kofi Annan's Idea of "Reform" is More of the Same - Claudia Rosett, WSJ
Arctic Drilling Makes Sense, But Don't Expect Miracles - USA Today
McCain-Feingold Online - Wall Street Journal
RADICALS ON THE ROCKS By AMIR TAHERI, NY Post
After All Its Denials, U.N. Admits It Paid Oil-for-Food Program Aide's Legal Fees BY BENNY AVNI, NY Sun
The law is failing Terri By Charles Krauthammer, townhall.com
There Are Signs the Tide May Be Turning on Iraq's Street of Fear By JOHN F. BURNS, NY Times
Hopes and Fears Evident as Nations Mull Rival Security Council Proposals By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Mexican State Issues 'How To' on Border Jumping Fox News
End election-law nonsense By Brian McNicoll, townhall.com
Bush Should Talk Up Social Security Reform for Poor - Mort Kondracke, Roll Call
Kofi Annan's Idea of "Reform" is More of the Same - Claudia Rosett, WSJ
Arctic Drilling Makes Sense, But Don't Expect Miracles - USA Today
McCain-Feingold Online - Wall Street Journal
RADICALS ON THE ROCKS By AMIR TAHERI, NY Post
After All Its Denials, U.N. Admits It Paid Oil-for-Food Program Aide's Legal Fees BY BENNY AVNI, NY Sun
The law is failing Terri By Charles Krauthammer, townhall.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Daily Dozen - 3/22/2005
EU Plan to End China Arms Embargo Controversial in Europe By Eva Cahen, CNSNews.com
House of Hate By Stephen Brown, FrontPageMagazine.com
China Threatens U.S. Alliances By Dana R. Dillon, Fox News
Social Security reform threatened by elitist liberals By Star Parker townhall.com
Disorder in Our High Court - Gary Bauer, USA Today
Call Senate Democrats' Bluff - Senator George Allen, Washington Times
The Strange Death of the Liberal West - Mark Steyn, Daily Telegraph
Bush's Shake-Up-the-World View - Fred Barnes, Wall Street Journal
Another First Amendment Landmark Case? - It's Rachel Ehrenfeld vs. Sheik bin Mahfouz, a Saudi sheik who has successfully sued the American writer for defamation--in England. Journalists, says Floyd Abrams, "should line up and support the lawsuit." By Thomas Lipscomb, Editor and Publisher
Vet strikes back Sound Politics Blog
Energy policy foundation By Dick Armey, Washington Times
Defending missile defense By Peter Huessy, Washington Times
House of Hate By Stephen Brown, FrontPageMagazine.com
China Threatens U.S. Alliances By Dana R. Dillon, Fox News
Social Security reform threatened by elitist liberals By Star Parker townhall.com
Disorder in Our High Court - Gary Bauer, USA Today
Call Senate Democrats' Bluff - Senator George Allen, Washington Times
The Strange Death of the Liberal West - Mark Steyn, Daily Telegraph
Bush's Shake-Up-the-World View - Fred Barnes, Wall Street Journal
Another First Amendment Landmark Case? - It's Rachel Ehrenfeld vs. Sheik bin Mahfouz, a Saudi sheik who has successfully sued the American writer for defamation--in England. Journalists, says Floyd Abrams, "should line up and support the lawsuit." By Thomas Lipscomb, Editor and Publisher
Vet strikes back Sound Politics Blog
Energy policy foundation By Dick Armey, Washington Times
Defending missile defense By Peter Huessy, Washington Times
Monday, March 21, 2005
Daily Dozen - 3/21/2005
2 Years Democracy In Iraq Blog – Was it worth it??
Sticking It to Congress By Patrick Hynes, American Spectator
Rice Attends Church in Country Where Religious Freedom is Relentlessly Restricted By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Kites key to Mideast peace? - Group brings together Israeli, Palestinian children, will fly 10,000 By Aaron Klein, WND
Hillary's Election Scam Bill By Byron York, The Hill
How Liberal Foundations Fooled Congress on McCain-Feingold - John Fund, WSJ
We Must Take Closer Look at Nuclear Energy - Stanley Crouch, NY Daily News
Beijing's 43 Bentleys - George Will, Newsweek
Weapons of Mass Disinformation - Richard Rahn, Washington Times
Will E.U. Choose Collectivism Over Individualism? Will We? - Pete du Pont, WSJ
Pew Has Some Explaining To Do - New York Post
Retirement Debate is About Fairness to Young - San Diego Union-Tribune
Sticking It to Congress By Patrick Hynes, American Spectator
Rice Attends Church in Country Where Religious Freedom is Relentlessly Restricted By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Kites key to Mideast peace? - Group brings together Israeli, Palestinian children, will fly 10,000 By Aaron Klein, WND
Hillary's Election Scam Bill By Byron York, The Hill
How Liberal Foundations Fooled Congress on McCain-Feingold - John Fund, WSJ
We Must Take Closer Look at Nuclear Energy - Stanley Crouch, NY Daily News
Beijing's 43 Bentleys - George Will, Newsweek
Weapons of Mass Disinformation - Richard Rahn, Washington Times
Will E.U. Choose Collectivism Over Individualism? Will We? - Pete du Pont, WSJ
Pew Has Some Explaining To Do - New York Post
Retirement Debate is About Fairness to Young - San Diego Union-Tribune
Saturday, March 19, 2005
Why did Bush win in November ? A picture is worth a thousand words!!
Bush vs. Kerry - the photos tell the tale!
I laughed so hard, tears are still flowing. These photos tell the tale between a genuine, loving, caring and forceful man running for President and a wanna be. You choose which is which.
Enjoy!!
Bill
I laughed so hard, tears are still flowing. These photos tell the tale between a genuine, loving, caring and forceful man running for President and a wanna be. You choose which is which.
Enjoy!!
Bill
Daily Dozen - 3/19/2005
Judicial Activism’s Perfect Storm - Thomas Lifson, The American Thinker
Bush Gets Radical - John Podhoretz, New York Post
Ukraine says exported long-range missiles to Iran By Reuters and Haaretz Service
“Little Eichmanns” and “Digital Brownshirts” - Deconstructing the Hitlerian slur. By Victor Davis Hanson, NRO
First Judge Showdown - Specter asks, ’Can we agree to disagree?’ Democrats say no. By Byron York, NRO
America Spreading Democracy - Diana West, Washington Times
Shiites Protest Suicide Blast in Baghdad By SAMEER N. YACOUB, AP
Here's How Bush May Win By Losing - Peter Brown, Orlando Sentinel
The ACLU is Out of Line - Anil Adyanthaya, Boston Globe
WHAT IT WAS FOR By AMIR TAHERI, NY Post
EU Constitution opposition surges By Hugh Schofield, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
The Fire in Iran By Michael A. Ledeen, AEI
Bush Gets Radical - John Podhoretz, New York Post
Ukraine says exported long-range missiles to Iran By Reuters and Haaretz Service
“Little Eichmanns” and “Digital Brownshirts” - Deconstructing the Hitlerian slur. By Victor Davis Hanson, NRO
First Judge Showdown - Specter asks, ’Can we agree to disagree?’ Democrats say no. By Byron York, NRO
America Spreading Democracy - Diana West, Washington Times
Shiites Protest Suicide Blast in Baghdad By SAMEER N. YACOUB, AP
Here's How Bush May Win By Losing - Peter Brown, Orlando Sentinel
The ACLU is Out of Line - Anil Adyanthaya, Boston Globe
WHAT IT WAS FOR By AMIR TAHERI, NY Post
EU Constitution opposition surges By Hugh Schofield, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE
The Fire in Iran By Michael A. Ledeen, AEI
Friday, March 18, 2005
Daily Dozen - 3/18/2005
"Live" with TAE - An interview with John O'Neill The American Enterprise
Pinewood Derby Pile-Up - Film At 11. By Dave Konig, NRO
Nuclear Musical Chairs - Who will be the last standing? By Henry Sokolski, NRO
Marines snub UAW olive branch - Reservists will park elsewhere, although union admits mistake banning nonunion cars, Bush stickers. By Eric Mayne / The Detroit News
Winning Numbers? - What the Social Security numbers say. By Byron York, NRO
Senators pledging to help Boy Scouts - Introduce bill to protect organization from legal attacks by ACLU, others WND
Fear and Intimidation at Harvard - What do academic women want? By Harvey Mansfield, Weekly Standard
Vindicated By Charles Krauthammer, townhall.com
Lebanon's Meaning in the Wider Arab Context - Rami Khouri, Daily Star
Campaign Finance Reform Has Been an Immense Scam - Ryan Sager, NY Post
Liberals Should Welcome Bush's Social Security Plan - N. Gregory Mankiw, TNR
Chinese Play a Different Game - James Pinkerton, Newsday
Pinewood Derby Pile-Up - Film At 11. By Dave Konig, NRO
Nuclear Musical Chairs - Who will be the last standing? By Henry Sokolski, NRO
Marines snub UAW olive branch - Reservists will park elsewhere, although union admits mistake banning nonunion cars, Bush stickers. By Eric Mayne / The Detroit News
Winning Numbers? - What the Social Security numbers say. By Byron York, NRO
Senators pledging to help Boy Scouts - Introduce bill to protect organization from legal attacks by ACLU, others WND
Fear and Intimidation at Harvard - What do academic women want? By Harvey Mansfield, Weekly Standard
Vindicated By Charles Krauthammer, townhall.com
Lebanon's Meaning in the Wider Arab Context - Rami Khouri, Daily Star
Campaign Finance Reform Has Been an Immense Scam - Ryan Sager, NY Post
Liberals Should Welcome Bush's Social Security Plan - N. Gregory Mankiw, TNR
Chinese Play a Different Game - James Pinkerton, Newsday
Tuesday, March 15, 2005
Daily Dozen - 3/15/2005
Why Rathergate and Easongate Are Still Open - If the mainstream media can't investigate their own screw-ups, no wonder they don't understand why the public increasingly doesn't trust them to investigate anything. By Thomas H. Lipscomb, Editor and Publisher
Calif. Judge Strikes Down Ban on Same-Sex Marriage By Randy Hall, CNSNews.com
GOP sees momentum in ending judicial filibusters By Charlie Savage, Boston Globe
Scalia Slams 'Living Constitution' Theory Fox News, AP
Doubt aired on safety of Boston's I-93 tunnels - Engineer cites leaks, damage, lack of data By Sean P. Murphy and Raphael Lewis, Boston Globe
Which Privileges for Islam? By Daniel Pipes, FrontPageMagazine.com
Supreme Court 5 runs roughshod over will of the people By Phyllis Schlafly, townhall.com
Democratic Thoughts Run Through the Arab Land - Youssef Ibrahim, Gulf News
China's course parallels old Germany's By James P. Pinkerton, Newsday.com
U.S. Youth Need History Lesson in Freedom Of The Press - K. Parker, USA Today
Buy Off Churchill Now to Save CU - Paul Campos, Rocky Mountain News
Anti-War Left Still Standing In Freedom's Way - Amir Taheri, The Australian
Calif. Judge Strikes Down Ban on Same-Sex Marriage By Randy Hall, CNSNews.com
GOP sees momentum in ending judicial filibusters By Charlie Savage, Boston Globe
Scalia Slams 'Living Constitution' Theory Fox News, AP
Doubt aired on safety of Boston's I-93 tunnels - Engineer cites leaks, damage, lack of data By Sean P. Murphy and Raphael Lewis, Boston Globe
Which Privileges for Islam? By Daniel Pipes, FrontPageMagazine.com
Supreme Court 5 runs roughshod over will of the people By Phyllis Schlafly, townhall.com
Democratic Thoughts Run Through the Arab Land - Youssef Ibrahim, Gulf News
China's course parallels old Germany's By James P. Pinkerton, Newsday.com
U.S. Youth Need History Lesson in Freedom Of The Press - K. Parker, USA Today
Buy Off Churchill Now to Save CU - Paul Campos, Rocky Mountain News
Anti-War Left Still Standing In Freedom's Way - Amir Taheri, The Australian
Monday, March 14, 2005
The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Demo plans go ahead despite warnings
The Daily Star - Lebanon News - Demo plans go ahead despite warnings
Once the lamp of liberty is lit, it is very hard to extinguish. These are truly heart warming and hopeful signs. Imagine the courage of these people. After their 30 year nightmare, they deserve peace, prosperity and, above all, liberty.
Once the lamp of liberty is lit, it is very hard to extinguish. These are truly heart warming and hopeful signs. Imagine the courage of these people. After their 30 year nightmare, they deserve peace, prosperity and, above all, liberty.
Jihadpundit: Fanatically opposed to Islamic fanaticism
Jihadpundit: Fanatically opposed to Islamic fanaticism
Do you think people will ever get the idea that we are all "Australian" or "American" if we live in a country, accept its ideals and work for a common good?? This guy takes an interesting approach to confront bigotry head on.
Do you think people will ever get the idea that we are all "Australian" or "American" if we live in a country, accept its ideals and work for a common good?? This guy takes an interesting approach to confront bigotry head on.
'I believe God brought him to my door' | ajc.com
'I believe God brought him to my door' | ajc.com
There are times I wonder what my purpose is. Surly God placed me here for some reason. It is stunning when you can see His hand at work so powerfully. What an incredibly powerful woman. It is hard not to believe God placed her in this man's path to stop the killing and to change his life's direction.
There are times I wonder what my purpose is. Surly God placed me here for some reason. It is stunning when you can see His hand at work so powerfully. What an incredibly powerful woman. It is hard not to believe God placed her in this man's path to stop the killing and to change his life's direction.
Daily Dozen 3/14/2005
"I don't think US should be the leader of the world" -- An Exclusive Interview with the Washington Post Managing Editor Philip Peoples Daily, China
Looting at Weapons Plants Was Systematic, Iraqi Says By JAMES GLANZ and WILLIAM J. BROAD, NY Times
Marines driven out of UAW lot - The union says Marines in foreign cars, displaying Bush stickers unwelcome. By Eric Mayne / The Detroit News
"I Don't Do Carrots" - The big-stick diplomacy of Bush's nominee for U.N. ambassador. By Stephen F. Hayes, Weekly Standard
Hotel Darfur: Now showing at the U.N. By Paul Greenberg, townhall.com
Democrats are out of gas By Michael Barone, townhall.com
What FDR Really Said About Private Social Security Accounts - John Fund, WSJ
The Missing Proposal - Sebastian Mallaby, Washington Post
The Tyranny of the Minority - Cathy Young, Boston Globe
French Perfidy Must Be Challenged - Taipei Times
Not Whether Bloggers Are Journalists, It's Which Are - D. Rogers, SF Chronicle
New Signs on the Arab Street - Thomas Friedman, New York Times
Looting at Weapons Plants Was Systematic, Iraqi Says By JAMES GLANZ and WILLIAM J. BROAD, NY Times
Marines driven out of UAW lot - The union says Marines in foreign cars, displaying Bush stickers unwelcome. By Eric Mayne / The Detroit News
"I Don't Do Carrots" - The big-stick diplomacy of Bush's nominee for U.N. ambassador. By Stephen F. Hayes, Weekly Standard
Hotel Darfur: Now showing at the U.N. By Paul Greenberg, townhall.com
Democrats are out of gas By Michael Barone, townhall.com
What FDR Really Said About Private Social Security Accounts - John Fund, WSJ
The Missing Proposal - Sebastian Mallaby, Washington Post
The Tyranny of the Minority - Cathy Young, Boston Globe
French Perfidy Must Be Challenged - Taipei Times
Not Whether Bloggers Are Journalists, It's Which Are - D. Rogers, SF Chronicle
New Signs on the Arab Street - Thomas Friedman, New York Times
Sunday, March 13, 2005
Damn - I'm READY FOR SPRING!!!!!
Conservative Outlook
I am really ready for warm weather camping!! Nice weekend with the Scouts. Night got pretty chilly though ( 15 degrees last night ). This is the first campout for our new scouts, those just moving up from WEBELOS. So, we go to a local cabin donated to our county by a judge. It gives us the option of the young guys sleeping indoors - which they usually do, along with most our "seasoned" scouts. However, it is unheated this time of year, so still well below freezing last night!
A campout always helps center me. Something about 36 hours out-of-doors that really recharges the old batteries! The guys took a 4.2 mile hike, worked on firebuilding (new scouts mainly - did it with one match), skills with the saw and ax, and, of course, their main focus - FOOD!!! Pretty good selection: hotdogs and mac and cheese, hamburgers, stew, apple pie, chocolate cake, breakfast barritos, pancakes, bacon and the usual snacks!! A good time had by all! Here are a couple of photos:
David showing the proper use of a saw to Payton, one of the new guys. They sawed a mountain of wood, and we burned it all. I could sit all night and stare at an open fire. Such a warm, comfy activity!!
Some of the guys and their "camp gadget", a table. Good practice for lashings. They kept it up for lunch, but the cold got to them and it added its warmth to the fire throughout the night.
Breakfast for the adults this morning - pancakes and bacon. Greg did a fine job - I stopped at 7!! We have long since learned not to let the kids cook for us!!
I am really ready for warm weather camping!! Nice weekend with the Scouts. Night got pretty chilly though ( 15 degrees last night ). This is the first campout for our new scouts, those just moving up from WEBELOS. So, we go to a local cabin donated to our county by a judge. It gives us the option of the young guys sleeping indoors - which they usually do, along with most our "seasoned" scouts. However, it is unheated this time of year, so still well below freezing last night!
A campout always helps center me. Something about 36 hours out-of-doors that really recharges the old batteries! The guys took a 4.2 mile hike, worked on firebuilding (new scouts mainly - did it with one match), skills with the saw and ax, and, of course, their main focus - FOOD!!! Pretty good selection: hotdogs and mac and cheese, hamburgers, stew, apple pie, chocolate cake, breakfast barritos, pancakes, bacon and the usual snacks!! A good time had by all! Here are a couple of photos:
David showing the proper use of a saw to Payton, one of the new guys. They sawed a mountain of wood, and we burned it all. I could sit all night and stare at an open fire. Such a warm, comfy activity!!
Some of the guys and their "camp gadget", a table. Good practice for lashings. They kept it up for lunch, but the cold got to them and it added its warmth to the fire throughout the night.
Breakfast for the adults this morning - pancakes and bacon. Greg did a fine job - I stopped at 7!! We have long since learned not to let the kids cook for us!!
Saturday, March 12, 2005
Off on our monthly Scout campout
Troop 47 Website
Every month we venture into the boonies for a camping adventure. Rain, shine, snow, sleet, hail - kinda like postal delivery people! This month is no exception. This is the month we take our new scouts, usually in 6th grade, on their first camp out. It is quite a process to see them go through this first outing. Everything from no gear, to big bird sleeping bags to the new gadget that the scout's dad knows his son can't live without!
This is the month we teach the newbies fire saftey, the safe handling of saws, axes and knives, how to light a camp stove, build a fire - a truly busy and fun weekend.
So, blogging will be non-existant. I will post a few photos upon my return Sunday night to give you a flavor of the weekend.
Have a good one!
Bill
Every month we venture into the boonies for a camping adventure. Rain, shine, snow, sleet, hail - kinda like postal delivery people! This month is no exception. This is the month we take our new scouts, usually in 6th grade, on their first camp out. It is quite a process to see them go through this first outing. Everything from no gear, to big bird sleeping bags to the new gadget that the scout's dad knows his son can't live without!
This is the month we teach the newbies fire saftey, the safe handling of saws, axes and knives, how to light a camp stove, build a fire - a truly busy and fun weekend.
So, blogging will be non-existant. I will post a few photos upon my return Sunday night to give you a flavor of the weekend.
Have a good one!
Bill
Friday, March 11, 2005
Sterile Thunder: In Defense of Terrorism?
Sterile Thunder: In Defense of Terrorism?
I wonder how proud his parents would be, arguing for the justified killing of inocent men, women and children. And we, as parents, should pay universities to "educate" our children because . . . . . ??
I wonder how proud his parents would be, arguing for the justified killing of inocent men, women and children. And we, as parents, should pay universities to "educate" our children because . . . . . ??
Hostage Shot By US Was Careless - Italian Minister
News: World News: Hostage Shot By US Was Careless - Italian Minister: "Hostage Shot By US Was Careless - Italian Minister"
Had our soldiers really been as incompetent as Giuliana reports, her car would have been filled with holes instead of the 2 or 3 holes found. And, if they had meant to kill her, she would be dead. A belt from a SAW or a couple 40mm rounds would have taken care of it.
This woman purposely placed herself in jepordy thinking since she was anti-American she was safe, she played on the emotions of her country to be ransomed and then she got a security agent killed. For what??? What an ignorant, arrogant bitch.
Had our soldiers really been as incompetent as Giuliana reports, her car would have been filled with holes instead of the 2 or 3 holes found. And, if they had meant to kill her, she would be dead. A belt from a SAW or a couple 40mm rounds would have taken care of it.
This woman purposely placed herself in jepordy thinking since she was anti-American she was safe, she played on the emotions of her country to be ransomed and then she got a security agent killed. For what??? What an ignorant, arrogant bitch.
Three Shot Dead at Ga. Trial; Gunman Flees
My Way News
Three things come to mind while reading this story.
1: Unless the female guard escorting this dirtball was 6'2" and 200 pounds, what the hell was she doing in such a position?
2: Given this was his third go around, why wasn't he in cuffs and shackels?? Is this a natural result of the promotion of a criminal's rights? Are more judges going to have to die before a criminal going up for his third trial is treated like . . . well . . . a criminal?
3: With the advent of 3 strikes and you are out laws, are criminals, going down for the 3rd count, more likely to give escapes like this a try if there is not a death penalty looming over their heads. This guy was facing life, why not kill a few people and try to escape trial and prison? This guy certainly deserves to be shot, hung, injected - what ever - to send him on his way to hell without taking a dime of taxpayer money.
Three things come to mind while reading this story.
1: Unless the female guard escorting this dirtball was 6'2" and 200 pounds, what the hell was she doing in such a position?
2: Given this was his third go around, why wasn't he in cuffs and shackels?? Is this a natural result of the promotion of a criminal's rights? Are more judges going to have to die before a criminal going up for his third trial is treated like . . . well . . . a criminal?
3: With the advent of 3 strikes and you are out laws, are criminals, going down for the 3rd count, more likely to give escapes like this a try if there is not a death penalty looming over their heads. This guy was facing life, why not kill a few people and try to escape trial and prison? This guy certainly deserves to be shot, hung, injected - what ever - to send him on his way to hell without taking a dime of taxpayer money.
Yahoo! News - UK Terrorism Debate Rages, Suspects to Go Free
Yahoo! News - UK Terrorism Debate Rages, Suspects to Go Free
It seems that the UK will have to undergo its own 9/11 before the fully realize the lethal threat they are under. I have read about the internal debate the parliament has been having about the "rights" of these folks and the danger presented to the people of the UK by holding them - all the while ignoring the warning of their own security agency saying releasing these animals will endanger the country. Truly an instance of politics creating insanity.
It seems that the UK will have to undergo its own 9/11 before the fully realize the lethal threat they are under. I have read about the internal debate the parliament has been having about the "rights" of these folks and the danger presented to the people of the UK by holding them - all the while ignoring the warning of their own security agency saying releasing these animals will endanger the country. Truly an instance of politics creating insanity.
Our trip photo journal.
Bellefontaine 2005
Simply click on the first photo and you will be taken to the slide show. This will give you some idea what the conditions/villagers/country was like.
Simply click on the first photo and you will be taken to the slide show. This will give you some idea what the conditions/villagers/country was like.
Bassin-Meado 05 - My complete journal of my Haiti trip.
Bassin-Meado 05
It is difficult to find all the words to describe my Haiti trip. So, I won't try. Here is my journal. It is rather long, but one topic that came up again and again during our stay at Baddin-Meado was that the people there did not want to be forgotten. So, in their honor, here is the whole thing. All 8 days, all activities, all thoughts. It was quite an experience. And, the beginning of an enormous project that will easily take years to complete. Enjoy the read.
It is difficult to find all the words to describe my Haiti trip. So, I won't try. Here is my journal. It is rather long, but one topic that came up again and again during our stay at Baddin-Meado was that the people there did not want to be forgotten. So, in their honor, here is the whole thing. All 8 days, all activities, all thoughts. It was quite an experience. And, the beginning of an enormous project that will easily take years to complete. Enjoy the read.
Daily Dozen - 3/11/2005
End Judicial Nomination Filibusters - Senator Orrin Hatch, Congressional Record
Expect Foes of Freedom to Stage Violent Counterattacks - M. Kondracke, Roll Call
Fighting 'Occupation' Does Not Legitimize Terrorism, Annan Says By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
A Year After Madrid, Counter-Terror Cooperation Among EU States Questioned, By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Russia in Crisis By Ariel Cohen, FrontPageMagazine.com
Muzzled by Muslims By Joel Mowbray, FrontPageMagazine.com
Mullahs preparing to make nuclear bombs By Jerome Corsi, WND
Years of living dangerously By Clifford D. May, townhall.com
Thou shalt have no others gods before the ACLU By Mona Charen, townhall.com
CIA Right to Ship Terror Suspects Abroad - Michael Scheuer, New York Times
Those Subtle Chinese - Robert Kagan, Washington Post
Honoring a True Martyr For Freedom in Iraq - James J. Na, Seattle Times
Expect Foes of Freedom to Stage Violent Counterattacks - M. Kondracke, Roll Call
Fighting 'Occupation' Does Not Legitimize Terrorism, Annan Says By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
A Year After Madrid, Counter-Terror Cooperation Among EU States Questioned, By Patrick Goodenough, CNSNews.com
Russia in Crisis By Ariel Cohen, FrontPageMagazine.com
Muzzled by Muslims By Joel Mowbray, FrontPageMagazine.com
Mullahs preparing to make nuclear bombs By Jerome Corsi, WND
Years of living dangerously By Clifford D. May, townhall.com
Thou shalt have no others gods before the ACLU By Mona Charen, townhall.com
CIA Right to Ship Terror Suspects Abroad - Michael Scheuer, New York Times
Those Subtle Chinese - Robert Kagan, Washington Post
Honoring a True Martyr For Freedom in Iraq - James J. Na, Seattle Times
Wednesday, March 02, 2005
Chrenkoff's Great Interview with Victor Davis Hanson
Chrenkoff
VDH is one of my favorite bloggers/authors/commentators. He brings his clarity of thought to a wide range of issues facing the US, Europe and the world at large - a worthy read.
VDH is one of my favorite bloggers/authors/commentators. He brings his clarity of thought to a wide range of issues facing the US, Europe and the world at large - a worthy read.
The Death of a Muslim Woman: "The Whore Lived Like a German" - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE
The Death of a Muslim Woman: "The Whore Lived Like a German" - International - SPIEGEL ONLINE
This story has popped up all over the net over the past few days. I have listed it twice in my Daily Dozen. The thing I find most disquieting about this is that there is, in reality, no solution to this problem. Germany, and much of Europe, have held open the door to people who have no intention of becoming German, they simply wanted to leave the oppression of their homeland. Their customs and beliefs are not being shed infavor of more liberal and democratic western ideals, they are in fact hardening their old world stance.
Europe is very very close to a tipping point where they will be unable to reverse the Islamofication of their society. I am not sure they have the will to stop this process. Time will tell, but time is very short I fear.
This story has popped up all over the net over the past few days. I have listed it twice in my Daily Dozen. The thing I find most disquieting about this is that there is, in reality, no solution to this problem. Germany, and much of Europe, have held open the door to people who have no intention of becoming German, they simply wanted to leave the oppression of their homeland. Their customs and beliefs are not being shed infavor of more liberal and democratic western ideals, they are in fact hardening their old world stance.
Europe is very very close to a tipping point where they will be unable to reverse the Islamofication of their society. I am not sure they have the will to stop this process. Time will tell, but time is very short I fear.
Off to NYC
My lovely wifee and I are headed to NYC in the morning. Rather thhan luging my notebook along, I will be taking mt Toshiba e755. It has full wiireless features and I have been very happpy with its performance in the past. This post was done with it to wring out the process, seems to work fine!
Daily Dozen - 3/2/2005
A Bold and Brave Advance - President Bush’s second inaugural has given the American proposition planetary scope. By Michael Novak. NRO
2,000 Demonstrate at Iraqi Bombing Site By RAWYA RAGEH, AP
Same Old Story on Judicial Nominees -- for Now By Susan Jones, CNSNews.com
First Lebanon, Now Syria By Rhonda Roumani, Washington Times
Berlin's Honor Killings By Sonia Phalnikar, Deutsche Welle
U.N. influence on court's juvenile execution ban - In 5-4 case, majority ruling based on global treaties, foreign opinions WND
Wahhabis, Go Home - Confronting Saudi evangelism in Kuwait, Europe, and the United States. By Olivier Guitta, Weekly Standard
The War's Silver Lining - Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian
What Europe Wishes for in Iran - Reuel Marc Gerecht, Financial Times
Burying Good Economic News - Lawrence Kudlow, Kudlow's Money Politics
About That Quagmire - New York Post
Imagine: 500 Miles Per Gallon - Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek
2,000 Demonstrate at Iraqi Bombing Site By RAWYA RAGEH, AP
Same Old Story on Judicial Nominees -- for Now By Susan Jones, CNSNews.com
First Lebanon, Now Syria By Rhonda Roumani, Washington Times
Berlin's Honor Killings By Sonia Phalnikar, Deutsche Welle
U.N. influence on court's juvenile execution ban - In 5-4 case, majority ruling based on global treaties, foreign opinions WND
Wahhabis, Go Home - Confronting Saudi evangelism in Kuwait, Europe, and the United States. By Olivier Guitta, Weekly Standard
The War's Silver Lining - Jonathan Freedland, The Guardian
What Europe Wishes for in Iran - Reuel Marc Gerecht, Financial Times
Burying Good Economic News - Lawrence Kudlow, Kudlow's Money Politics
About That Quagmire - New York Post
Imagine: 500 Miles Per Gallon - Fareed Zakaria, Newsweek
Tuesday, March 01, 2005
Daily Dozen - 3/1/2005
Putting the fear of God into Holland By Brian Moynahan, Times Online
Big ideas . . . By Donald Lambro,Washington Times
SYRIA: W'S NEXT WIN? By PETER BROOKES, NY Post
A blinkered view from the Baghdad Hilton By KATIE GRANT, The Scotsman
OPINION: The Making Of A 9/11 Republican By Cinnamon Stillwell, SFGate.com
Palestinians Pledge to 'Put House in Order' By Julie Stahl, CNSNews.com
U.N. shuffles on rape cases - Annan claims 'very firm measures' amid continuing sex-abuse scandal WND
Wake-up call for my fellow Muslims By Kamal Nawas, townhall.com
Higher Compliance One Benefit of Flat Tax - Bruce Bartlett, Creators
Mideast Climate Change - New York Times
A Surefire Path to a Nuclear Iran - Wall Street Journal
The Arabs' Berlin Wall Has Crumbled - Mark Steyn, Daily Telegraph
Big ideas . . . By Donald Lambro,Washington Times
SYRIA: W'S NEXT WIN? By PETER BROOKES, NY Post
A blinkered view from the Baghdad Hilton By KATIE GRANT, The Scotsman
OPINION: The Making Of A 9/11 Republican By Cinnamon Stillwell, SFGate.com
Palestinians Pledge to 'Put House in Order' By Julie Stahl, CNSNews.com
U.N. shuffles on rape cases - Annan claims 'very firm measures' amid continuing sex-abuse scandal WND
Wake-up call for my fellow Muslims By Kamal Nawas, townhall.com
Higher Compliance One Benefit of Flat Tax - Bruce Bartlett, Creators
Mideast Climate Change - New York Times
A Surefire Path to a Nuclear Iran - Wall Street Journal
The Arabs' Berlin Wall Has Crumbled - Mark Steyn, Daily Telegraph
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