From the late, great comedy genius Benny Hill: … [Read more...] about Stupid Cupid
Music Update
For those of you curious about how my birthday music spree turned out, here's the update. For those of you who don't care, that's cool, but you still have to watch The Brewmaster's Tale if you've ever so much as glimpsed at The Lord of the Rings movie (and heard the music). … [Read more...] about Music Update
A New Candidate?
Do you know the man in this picture? He apparently wants to be your next President. … [Read more...] about A New Candidate?
Center of Attention
A round up of recent reporting and commentary by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers. Get your Iraq-update at (via) A Newer World. Booker Rising's quote of the day... about rap music. The always insightful and reasonable Sean Aqui praises the Washington Post for its investigative reporting re. the Walter Reed Medical Center and he praises the Bush … [Read more...] about Center of Attention
The Most Religiously Illiterate Religious People
An interesting review by Susan Jacoby at the Washington Post. The United States is the most religious nation in the developed world, if religiosity is measured by belief in all things supernatural -- from God and the Virgin Birth to the humbler workings of angels and demons. Americans are also the most religiously ignorant people in the Western world. Fewer than half of us can … [Read more...] about The Most Religiously Illiterate Religious People
Inspiration, Dedication, Sacrifice
Swaraaj Chauhan forwarded me the following, inspiring story. STORY NUMBER ONE Many years ago, Al Capone virtually owned Chicago. Capone wasn't famous for anything heroic. He was notorious for enmeshing the windy city in everything from bootlegged booze and prostitution to murder. Capone had a lawyer nicknamed "Easy Eddie." He was his lawyer for a good reason. Eddie was … [Read more...] about Inspiration, Dedication, Sacrifice
Concert Review: The Martha and Chuck Show
I once had a dream in which two lions of classic music played the leading roles -- pianist Martha Argerich and conductor Charles Dutoit. The dream was set in the spacious kitchen of a Mediterranean villa. Dutoit was backing out of the room as Argerich shrieked and threw china plates from a sideboard at him. I know not whether Argerich and Dutoit were married in my dream, … [Read more...] about Concert Review: The Martha and Chuck Show
Hear A Voice From The Moderate Voice
On a Blog Talk Radio Show called In The News (runs approx 1 hour 20 minute). GO HERE and click on March 23. … [Read more...] about Hear A Voice From The Moderate Voice
Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Just as water inevitably finds its own level, it has taken the sad Walter Reed Army Hospital saga to finally lay bare the scandalous lack of leadership that President Bush has shown regarding the care and healing of the troops that he endlessly tells us we should support. Heads finally are rolling in a purge that reveals the depths of hypocrisy in an administration that has … [Read more...] about Hail to the Chickenhawk in Chief
Hey! Are We Invading?
The first two world wars started off in Europe. Yesterday, we were close to #3: Switzerland invaded Liechtenstein. Michael H. Cognato summarizes what happened: In an uncharacteristically aggressive move, the likes of which have not been seen in Western Europe in decades, a Swiss infantry patrol accidentally invaded Liechtenstein. In spite of Switzerland's reputation for … [Read more...] about Hey! Are We Invading?
The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
Hasn't it come time to finally say it? Commentator Ann Coulter has gone way beyond being a provocative speaker and writer and has evolved into someone who is no longer just a verbal bomb thrower but someone who demeans those who invite her to speak. What more can you conclude from her latest explosive device-- something marking yet another new chapter in the ongoing … [Read more...] about The Shame Of Ann Coulter (Extensive Blog Opinion Roundup UPDATED)
This One Is SO Good
...we're offering it to you again: … [Read more...] about This One Is SO Good
Al Gore Wins An Oscar
The Iraq insurgency for beginners
At times it is good to go through the basics all over again. Read on... … [Read more...] about The Iraq insurgency for beginners
Outreach Update
Regarding our "Facing the Music" project, we wanted readers to know that -- through a combination of tactics -- we have made at least one contact with the campaigns of each of the following. This list is focused on the contenders who have issued a "Statement of Candidacy," according to the WaPo's tracking list, which seems to be generally up to date. For the Democrats: … [Read more...] about Outreach Update
Defectors
Tony Perkins says that if gays and lesbians are allowed to serve openly in the military, "tens of thousands" of soldiers will either leave the armed forces or never join. And he accused equal rights advocates of sacrificing the security of the nation for a political agenda? … [Read more...] about Defectors
Walter Reed Reflux
UPDATE FROM CNN: The Army later said Maj. Gen. Eric B. Schoomaker will take command of Walter Reed and the North Atlantic Regional Medical Command. Something is coming up - Secretary of the Army Francis Harvey just resigned and Secretary of Defense Gates says a new commander for Walter Reed will be announced later today. … [Read more...] about Walter Reed Reflux
Hate Crime Laws and the Jews
Watch out before the conspiracy gets you.... … [Read more...] about Hate Crime Laws and the Jews
Iraq To The Future
A-Wade’s Slam Dunk
I'm sure you've all been following this closely, but the results of Senegal's presidential election are finally in: Senegalese President Abdoulaye Wade won re-election for a second term in Sunday's election, the country's electoral commission has said. It said that President Wade, aged 81, won more than 50% of the votes cast, making a run-off unnecessary. [He won 55.86% … [Read more...] about A-Wade’s Slam Dunk