Archive for March, 2007

America vs. Israel

I put off reading it, because I knew it would depress me. Then, because I also knew it would be important to read, as well as lucidly written, thought-provoking, intelligent, and informative, I got over my childish reluctance and read part two in Richard Baehr’s three part expose about the increasing hostility on the American [...]

Naming Names

All the early reports of the riots at Paris’ Gare de Nord train station — and most of the subsequent ones, as well — have referred to those ubiquitous “youths” as the troublemakers. (And if you’ve ever seen the movie “My Cousin Vinny,” every time you hear the word “youths,” you want to giggle.) This [...]

The Bottom of the Barrel

I would venture to say I could give good reason for replacing 80% to 90% of them and this includes both sides of the aisle.

King Abdullah Parroting the Democrats

Yep, King Abdullah is quoting Democrats isn’t he? This illegal war? Democrats turn up the heat on Bush over Iraq, urging Bush not to veto their pork barrel bill … uh, I mean financial support for the troops bill…

Geneva Convention - "Not Applicable In All States"

You know about the small print: You see some advertisement touting a fantastic bargain on a product if you’ll just rush into the store during a small window of time, bearing a check book. If you dig out the magnifying glass though, you might see that the tiny dot you thought was dust is actually [...]

Video of Female Sailor

Iran has made mistake after mistake in continuing with their nuclear program, but resorting to hostage taking as they have in the past, may be the straw that broke the camel’s back.

Fire In Chicago West Loop

Firefighters were responding this afternoon to an extra-alarm blaze on the roof of a high-rise building in the West Loop in downtown Chicago.
The fire broke out shortly before noon in the Heller International Building, 500 W. Monroe St., just west of the Chicago River near the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. - Chicago Tribune
I managed to take [...]

Speaking out in Europe

Europe isn’t dying; it’s already dead. What we’re witnessing are the nervous twitches that continue for some minutes after death.

Poor Delivery or Lack of Substance?

If Barack has trouble holding the choir’s attention it doesn’t bode well towards the future when he must pull in skeptical converts to have a chance at winning.

Reid Promises ‘Stronger Borders’

Home Secretary John Reid who is expected to announce plans to “strengthen” UK immigration controls, with tougher ID checks and rules on entry by marriage.