Clueless
Not only is he likely to die by the end of his first term in office (see the actuarial tables […]
Politics
Children, History, News, Philosophy, Politics
Gun Control
In the last couple of years I’ve changed my stance on gun control. I don’t like guns. They scare the
Foreign Relations, History, Humor, Iraq, News, Politics, War
Perspectives on War
I was talking recently with a couple of friends who have experience in military and foreign relations. As sometimes happens
Foreign Relations, Humor, News, Politics
The Clintons on Torture
[vodpod id=ExternalVideo.433323&w=425&h=350&fv=videoId%3D103505] For the record, here’s Bill Clinton on the issue, from the transcript of the September 24, 2006 edition
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The Patriot Act Is Dealt a Blow
“The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures,
Iraq, News, War
Defeat in Iraq?
The following is a story off the wires from a news service in India. Upon reading it, my question is
News, Politics
Bush’s Approval Ratings Hit an All-Time Low
In May President Bush’s job approval ratings, at an average of 30%, hit the lowest of any president in a
Children, Philosophy, Politics
Pay It Forward
Am I conservative in my world views? Am I liberal? I am conservative when it comes to my money and
Conversations With Children, Humor, Movies, News, Politics, Religion
Catholicism – WOW!
Jack, my 15 year old son, and I were watching Dogma the other day. You know, the Kevin Smith classic
Book Reviews, Environment, History, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Science & Skepticism
Ishmael, Part II
I appreciate the comments on the first installment of my blog on Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. The second installment on