An Unfortunate Outburst of Intense Patriotism

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Wednesday, August 2, 2006

U.S. Comptroller General Warns the Nation of Economic Calamity

Newsmax has published a stunning interview with U. S. Comptroller General David M. Walker. Go read about it at http://www.newsmax.com/archives/articles/2006/8/2/175756.shtml?s=lh. A couple of thoughts on Walker's forecasts: Democrats say ending tax cuts is the only solution to financial woes. No, it... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, August 1, 2006

Mel Gibson’s Apology – Sincere Repentance, or Not?

Read the linked article and see what you think. http://www.newsmax.com/archives/ic/2006/8/1/122209.shtml?s=ic Do his words and his proposed course of action add up to repentance in your opinion? To me, words are words. His actions over time will tell if they are sincere and genuine. From all... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 31, 2006

If Mel Gibson’s Alleged Drunken Rant Against Jews Was Wrong . . .

Then please explain two things: How is it that the very political correctness that demands he be ostracized as an anti-Semite also sides with the most violent and vicious anti-Semites, Hezbollah, by making excuses for their terrorist attacks and opposing Israel’s right and duty to defend itself? How... Sign in to see full entry.

Sunday, July 30, 2006

What’s This? Liberal Democrats Oppose Legislation Raising Minimum Wage?

Strange but true! In the convoluted never-never land of liberal Democrat politics, a House of Misrepresentatives bill raising the minimum wage from $5.15 to $7.25 an hour over three years is being opposed. This from the party that has for so many years been bragging about how it cares for the little... Sign in to see full entry.

Saturday, July 29, 2006

About those "civilian" deaths in Lebanon . . .

How many people who are getting upset about civilians being killed in Lebanon are remembering that, like all terrorists, the Hezbollah thugs fight in civilian clothes and hide among civilians? Probably not very many, I would guess. My point is: If bodies in civilian clothes are being counted and... Sign in to see full entry.

Friday, July 28, 2006

The Dumbing Down of the National Geographic

An evil thing has befallen one of the icons of our culture. A journal once revered for its scholastic integrity and for the depth of quality in its pages has suffered a mighty fall from grace. This icon? The once-great National Geographic. The magazine with the famous yellow-bordered cover has... Sign in to see full entry.

Thursday, July 27, 2006

Exxon Mobil Earns $10.36 Billion 2nd Quarter Net Profit!

Exxon Mobil, the world’s largest company, earned what may be the world’s largest net profit between April and June, an astonishing $10,360,000,000. That’s net profit, as in after taxes and expenses. A dividend of $1.72 a share is expected. The profit was earned on $99,030,000,000 in revenues. This... Sign in to see full entry.

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Secretary of State Rice: Never Mind Talks, It’s Action That Matters

Quoting Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the notion of negotiating with Syria for a settlement of the Hezbollah War: “Let us be very clear that, there was and indeed continues to be regional participation in these efforts. The question is whether Syria, which has obligations under Resolution... Sign in to see full entry.

Tuesday, July 25, 2006

Chicago City Council Promotes Itself to Behavior Police?

According to an AP Story, the Chicago City Council has made itself the surpreme aribters of all manner of public behavior. If the irony of a city that once tolerated wide-open violation of Prohibition now outlawing everything from smoking to foie gras isn't bad enough, consider that the wave of... Sign in to see full entry.

Monday, July 24, 2006

Senator Lugar: Bush Failed to Prepare for Venezuelan Oil Embargo!

You may have heard that Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez is thinking of cutting off oil exports to the United States. (You may have also heard that he is only thinking about it for fear of the economic destruction he will being on his country by doing so.) Be that as it may: Senator Richard Lugar... Sign in to see full entry.

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