NOTE: We occassionally run Guest Voice posts from thoughtful readers (and those who comment under our posts). This is a three-part review of the DVD of Laurel and Hardy's classic film "March of the Wooden Soldiers" (aka "Babes in Toyland") written by Dan Schneider who sometimes leaves comments on this site. He has this site and this new film site. DVD Review Of Babes In … [Read more...] about Guest DVD Review: Laurel & Hardy’s “March of the Wooden Soldiers”
God is Great
"God is Great." Or, in Arabic, "Allahu Akbar." It is one of the central slogans in Islam, but surely its essence finds expression in Judaism (any of the Shabbat prayers) and in Christianity (hundreds of quotes about Jesus or about God). In the current Iraq conflict, the various terrorists who blow themselves up regularly yell "God is Great" as they take their own and dozens of … [Read more...] about God is Great
Bolton Criticizes the UN – Why He Must Stay
John Bolton rightfully criticized the United Nations for its anti-Israel bias. From Powerline: Bolton was furious over the adoption by the General Assembly of a resolution which said the assembly regretted the deaths of 19 civilians in an attack by the Israeli military in the town of Beit Hanoun last week. Despite the resolution being significantly watered down at the behest … [Read more...] about Bolton Criticizes the UN – Why He Must Stay
Where His Friends At? — Losing It
More trouble for Bush:The weekend after the statue of Saddam Hussein fell, Kenneth Adelman and a couple of other promoters of the Iraq war gathered at Vice President Cheney's residence to celebrate. The invasion had been the "cakewalk" Adelman predicted. Cheney and his guests raised their glasses, toasting President Bush and victory. "It was a euphoric moment," Adelman … [Read more...] about Where His Friends At? — Losing It
Dying For Nothing?
Jules Crittenden published a post at his own blog today, relating to a column he wrote for today's Boston Herald:The talk of exit strategies for Iraq has me wondering. Who was the last man to die for what John Kerry called a mistake? Was it that American soldier whose name is the last name on the last panel of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C.? Was it a soldier in the … [Read more...] about Dying For Nothing?
John McCain Seemingly Shifts Gears
He now apparently is in favor of the Supreme Court striking down Roe Vs Wade. … [Read more...] about John McCain Seemingly Shifts Gears
Henry Kissinger Says Victory Not Possible In Iraq
Is this the final table leg falling out from under the Bush administration's Iraq policy? Frequent White House visitor (and according to Bob Woodward unofficial adviser) Henry Kissinger says victory isn't possible in Iraq and there has to be some kind of regional settlement: Military victory is no longer possible in Iraq, former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger said in a … [Read more...] about Henry Kissinger Says Victory Not Possible In Iraq
Is This Man “Centrist In Chief?”
What can you say about New York's Mayor Michael Bloomberg? A lot if you read this Wikipedia entry. But has he assumed a new role in America? Is he now genuinely the country's "centrist in chief?" Does it look like he's going to run for President? Can he do some things in the future to help bolster the nation's center? Some thoughts here. … [Read more...] about Is This Man “Centrist In Chief?”
Jack Abramoff Goes To Prison
...and it means he needs a special diet — and some people will be missing this: Details are here. … [Read more...] about Jack Abramoff Goes To Prison
You’re NOT “Hungry”
...You're suffering from "very low food security." Or so says the USDA. … [Read more...] about You’re NOT “Hungry”
Is Bush Talk Of Bipartisanship Real — Or “Blather?” (UPDATED)
In Times Select (the paid part of the New York Times website which is worth the money) Frank Rich says the real story is not the one the news media has focused on — a seemingly growing belief in the nation's pundit and political class that the Democrats may be split. He argues the real story is the split within the GOP itself — and the fact that President George … [Read more...] about Is Bush Talk Of Bipartisanship Real — Or “Blather?” (UPDATED)
Jazz Great: Louis Armstrong
The legendary Louis Armstrong performing "live" on a German TV show in all his jazz trumpet and pizazz-showmanship glory performing "Hello Dolly." Books about Louis Armstrong. CDs featuring Louis Armstrong. DVDs featuring Louis Armstrong. … [Read more...] about Jazz Great: Louis Armstrong
Some Fox Stations Nix Airing O.J. Simpson Regan Book Hype Special (UPDATED)
The mob is getting angrier out there. It's angry over news that the exonerated (criminal case) and convicted (civil case) O.J. Simpson is slated not only have a book "If I Did It" rolled out to great hype but that Fox stations will carry a two part "interview" hyping it. And now a good part of this mob includes....owners of Fox stations who don't want the informercial for … [Read more...] about Some Fox Stations Nix Airing O.J. Simpson Regan Book Hype Special (UPDATED)
New O.J. Simpson Book-Interview Protest Petition Site
The Goldman family has started an online petition website where those who are outraged over Regan Books' decision to publish O.J. Simpson's new book "If I Did It" and Fox's decision to air the interview can make their feelings known. By signing the petition you're also urging that the money doesn't go to O.J. Simpson. 19908 people have signed so far. Oops! Make that 19909 … [Read more...] about New O.J. Simpson Book-Interview Protest Petition Site
A Burglar Doesn’t Always Have
..brains. (No sound in this surveillance video): … [Read more...] about A Burglar Doesn’t Always Have
Principles?
What principles? … [Read more...] about Principles?
Reporter Who Covered O.J. Trial: O.J. Is Still Juicing Us
Kiko's House's Shaun Mullen is a prize winning editor and reporter who, among other things, covered the famous O.J. trial which was called "the trial of the century." In THIS MUST READ POST he gives you his take on O.J.' recent stab at gaining notoriety by putting out a book about what would have happened IF he had killed his wife Nicole and Ron Goldman and rubbing his … [Read more...] about Reporter Who Covered O.J. Trial: O.J. Is Still Juicing Us
Teacher Resigns After Assignment Sparks Controversy
Puzzles are good teaching tools — which is why a teacher in North Carolina has resigned, reports WRAL:SMITHFIELD, N.C. -- A Spanish teacher at Smithfield-Selma Senior High School resigned this week after handing out an assignment that some students and parents said teaches hate. Khalid Chahhou, who was in his first year of teaching in Johnston County, gave students a … [Read more...] about Teacher Resigns After Assignment Sparks Controversy
Laura Ingraham in Trouble?
Crooks and Liars reports that Laura Ingraham might be in serious trouble:Now this would be just a little justice. via email: Pat Leahy at a hearing on voter fraud all but demanded that the Justice Department investigate and even prosecute Laura Ingraham for her election-day call to her listeners to jam the phone lines Democrats set up for reporting voter machine problems and … [Read more...] about Laura Ingraham in Trouble?
Pelosi: Committed To Bringing War To An End… HOW?
Pelosi writes for the Huffington Post that she is more committed than ever to bringing the war in Iraq to and end.This morning, I visited our brave men and women at the Bethesda Naval Medical Center. It is a place of prayers, of honor, of respect, and reflection. And I left there more committed than ever to bringing the war to an end. I told my colleagues yesterday that the … [Read more...] about Pelosi: Committed To Bringing War To An End… HOW?