The eagle... uncanny symbol of our nation ...flying strong, with intent, knowing the ancient migration paths, having wild instinct fully intact; how to feast, hunt, rest, care for the young, soar... both symbolically and literally... this spirit remains strong in the greater culture, as well as in individuals.... Viz: a story-cito... There is a tough guy who lives down … [Read more...] about Rest for A Moment, The Heart of A Nation Still Flies Strong
Everyone’s Madly Busy: Would You Make Some Fast Book Recommendations for Gift Giving?
A suggested list of your recommendations on books to give as gifts this Holiday? First thought, right thought. Just do it fast? You can see my and other commenters' recommendations here 1. Books for Strength 2. Books of Humor and/or Creativity 3. Books of /for Thinking, Depth, Sanity 4. Books for Males in your life 5. Books of your Guilty Pleasures 6. … [Read more...] about Everyone’s Madly Busy: Would You Make Some Fast Book Recommendations for Gift Giving?
Obama Increases Jobs Goal Upon Receiving More Bad Economy News
The word President-Elect Barack Obama just got: the bad, terrible economy is even worse than you were told. His solution: aim to create a half-million more jobs than he planned and urge his advisers to really start thinking outside of the normal economic policy box. The news gets worse and worse -- and it partially explains why after floating the idea of bankruptcy for the … [Read more...] about Obama Increases Jobs Goal Upon Receiving More Bad Economy News
A Parting Prescription From Dr. Bush
The Administration's final gift to American health care could keep pulmonologists busy with patients afflicted by its breath-taking cynicism. The Health and Human Services Department has issued a rule prohibiting "discrimination" against doctors, nurses and health care aides who refuse to take part in procedures because of their convictions and barring hospitals, clinics, … [Read more...] about A Parting Prescription From Dr. Bush
2008 Should Shoe
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Dishonest Abe: Interview with Thomas DiLorenzo (Guest Interview)
There's been a lot of talk about how Abraham Lincoln would be shocked at the scandal swirling around Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich. But would he? In this Guest Interview conducted by columnist Bill Steigerwald with historian Thomas DiLorenzo, the Loyola College professor argues that Lincoln wouldn't be reeling in horror since this is the kind of politics he played … [Read more...] about Dishonest Abe: Interview with Thomas DiLorenzo (Guest Interview)
Is The U.S. Ready For A Digital 911?
When people hear the phrase "another 911" they automatically think of planes crashing into buildings or some other bloody and spectacular event. But some experts are worried about another kind of 911 -- a digital one. Is the United States prepared for it? Charlie Martin looks at the issue at Pajamas Media: It starts on a cold November night. You went to sleep, … [Read more...] about Is The U.S. Ready For A Digital 911?
Republican Set To Testify In Ohio Vote Controversy Dies In Plane Crash
This story will generate a lot of discussion -- with some suggesting it wasn't just happenstance and those suggesting it was happenstance suggesting those who disagree wear tin-foil hats. But there will be discussion. You can follow some of it here. … [Read more...] about Republican Set To Testify In Ohio Vote Controversy Dies In Plane Crash
It’s Brown Versus Starr In California Prop 8 Gay Marriage Court Case
Two politically-symbolic figures of the late 20th Century are now squaring off in the California courts in the ongoing battle over Proposition 8 -- the voter-approved California initiative that banned gay marriage. The latest twist: its backers want the courts to nullify any gay marriages performed so far. In one corner, California Attorney General Jerry Brown, the former … [Read more...] about It’s Brown Versus Starr In California Prop 8 Gay Marriage Court Case
How This Pastor Feels About Rick Warren
This morning, I felt the need to clarify what I like about Rick Warren, something I briefly hinted at here and on my own site. After cataloging what I like about Warren, I presented this summary, now here for your consideration: Those who portray Warren as a demon for his positions on homosexuality or a sellout for praying for the new president in January aren't paying … [Read more...] about How This Pastor Feels About Rick Warren
California’s Rush To Judgment on Same Sex Marriage
Only in California can the bizarre become the norm. In a spate of a few hours Friday afternoon, briefs were filed with the state Supreme Court challenging, supporting and extending a ban on same sex marriages. Backers of Proposition 8, the initiative that bans same sex marriage, petitioned to nullify the 18,000 marriages conducted after the high court voted 4-3 approving … [Read more...] about California’s Rush To Judgment on Same Sex Marriage
Congressional Popularity Still on Track (see: Basement)
Rasmussen Reports continues to take the pulse of the nation's voters and the approaching holiday season sees the approval ratings of Congress once again diving into single digit territory. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone survey of likely voters found that only nine percent (9%) give Congress good or excellent ratings, while 54% give the legislature poor … [Read more...] about Congressional Popularity Still on Track (see: Basement)
Detroit Bailout: Conflicted and Confused
After reading the divergent opinions of the professional punditry, after consulting polls of public sentiment, after making a withdrawal from the ideological deposits in our respective brain-banks -- many of us remain undecided on the import of the so-called bailout of America's "Big 3" automobile manufacturers. We understand and appreciate the various arguments and … [Read more...] about Detroit Bailout: Conflicted and Confused
Pakistan & India: Of Jingoism & Objectivity
Objective/fair reporting and debate have been the biggest casualty in the mass media and elsewhere in the past decade. Jingoism and bullying have managed to suppress voices of professionalism and reason. Here is a voice of reason from Pakistan. (Unfortunately, in India and Pakistan the media/political discourse on Kashmir never takes into account the game plan, and … [Read more...] about Pakistan & India: Of Jingoism & Objectivity
President Bush’s Legacy: Americans’ View
As we witness the dying embers of George W. Bush's presidency, the American people's anger at their country's top executive is no less than that of the Iraqi journalist who hurled shoes and abuses at the US president. A recent PEW poll reveals how Americans describe Bush by different names -- some of them a lot worse than "dog." The Washington Post reports: "For his … [Read more...] about President Bush’s Legacy: Americans’ View
Placing the Shoes On the Other Foot
Much has been made about the now infamous "shoe throwing incident" with President Bush in Baghdad last Sunday. Some have said that the size tens were precisely what Bush deserved. Some have labeled the incident a geo-political embarrassment. Still others have questioned how the incident could have taken place with security around the President of the United States as tight as … [Read more...] about Placing the Shoes On the Other Foot
Star Trek Comes Out: Gay Webisode Goes Online Saturday
Paramount permits Star Trek-related fan projects as long as the creators don't profit from them. And so, for the last five and a half years, an independent online project now called Star Trek: Phase II has been churning out episodes at the rate of about one a year. The series is intended as a continuation of the original Star Trek set in the fourth year of the starship … [Read more...] about Star Trek Comes Out: Gay Webisode Goes Online Saturday
What If Osama bin Laden Were Disguised?
What would terrorist bigwig Osama bin Laden look like if he were disguised? According to U.S. News and World Report's Washington Whisper's column, that's a serious question at the National Terrorism Center -- and their annual desk calender includes a computerized vision of what what he'd look like after a bit of a makeover: But that may not cover the world-famous … [Read more...] about What If Osama bin Laden Were Disguised?
Watergate’s ‘Deep Throat’ Passes Away
William Mark Felt, who died at age 95, was an unusual FBI man who made history. He helped reveal one of the biggest political scandals of the 20th century, which ended when Richard Nixon became the first US president to resign in disgrace, reports AFP. "Felt, the number-two official at the Federal Bureau of Investigation at the time, was the secret informant known as "Deep … [Read more...] about Watergate’s ‘Deep Throat’ Passes Away