Former congressman Mickey Edwards wrote provocative Op Ed titled “Reagan wouldn’t recognize this GOP” in the Los Angeles Times a couple of days… It’s worth reading. I agree with Edwards’ central point which point which is that the contemporary Republican party has lost its way. Where Edwards loses me is here: The Republican Party that […]
Archives for January 2009
Puppy Sitting
The last couple of weeks have been a blur of hospital visits, doctors, nurses and restless nights… A member of my family was admitted to the hospital on January 9th the short version is their prognosis isn’t good. One of the few bright spots has been puppy sitting for my niece and nephew’s new dog… […]
Musical Interlude: Robin McKelle – Abracadabra
Robin McKelle is one of my favorite jazz artists… Here’s a great example why. Check out her web site or MySpace page for tour dates.
Plane Crashes in the Hudson River
US Airways flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson river at approximately 3:30 p.m. this afternoon… All of the roughly 150 passengers and crew survived. Media reports indicate the Airbus A320 struck a flock of geese shortly after take off from LaGuardia Airport. Serious Bravo Zulus and Sierra Hotels to the flight crew… […]
WSJ: The Minnesota Recount Was Unconstitutional
There’s an interesting Op Ed by Michael Stokes Paulsen, a professor of law at the University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis in today’s Wall Street Journal. Prof. Paulsen examines the recount procedures being used by Minnesota officials in the senate contest between Norm Coleman and Al Franken. His conclusion? “Isn’t just embarrassing. It is unconstitutional.” […]
New Jersey Authorities Remove Boy Named Adolf Hitler From Parents Home
I mentioned the story of 3 year old Adolf Hitler Campbell about a month ago… In an odd twist New Jersey authorities have apparently removed Adolf and his sisters JoyceLynn Aryan Nation Campbell and Honszlynn Hinler Jeannie Campbell from the home of their parents, Heath and Deborah Campbell. No word on why the children were […]
Food Police?!? How About Nanny State Lunacy
I’m only paying half attention to the new at the moment but of thing caught my eye… First Cassy Fiano at Wizzbang points out this little gem of Nanny State insanity from Britain: Home cooks will also be told what size portions to prepare, taught to understand “best before” dates and urged to make more […]
Light Blogging
Hi All, do to a family emergency blogging will be light to non-existant for the forseeable future. Cheers; Jeff
Pat Buchanan: Anti-Semitic Crackpot
There was a time when I liked Pat Buchanan (although I can’t remember when or why) but over the years he’s said a variety of things that caused me to classify him as an crackpot… Like this summer when he blamed America for Russia’s invasion of Georgia. Or like last night on MSNBC’s “1600 Pennsylvania […]
Breaking: Illinois House Votes to Impeach Blagojevich
From Fox News and the AP: Illinois House Impeaches Blagojevich The unprecedented action sets the stage for a Senate trial on whether the governor should be thrown out of office for corruption and abuse of power. Friday, January 09, 2009 SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Driven by anger and politics, the Illinois House has voted to impeach […]
Taking Chance
Mark your calendars folks HBO will broadcast “Taking Chance” on Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. When I first read Marine LtCol Michael R. Strobl’s account of escorting the remains of Lance Corporal Chance Phelps home I did it through clenched teeth and with tears in my eyes… That was over four years ago […]
Rockets Fired into Northern Israel From Lebanon
At least two rockets were fired into northern Israel from Lebanon today. It’s not clear from media reports who was responsible for the attack. Hopefully this was an isolated attack by small group Palestinian militants and not attempt by Hezbollah to open a second front. From Fox News: A Hezbollah minister in Lebanon’s Cabinet denies […]
Lest We Forget: Gaspar Musso
This is a story that will undoubtedly bring a tear to your eye and warm your heart… Last days for Marine were true Finest hours Denis Hamil, Daily News, Tuesday, December 9th 2008, 6:49 PM Sometimes when old Marines die they do fade away into unmarked graves in Potter’s Field. Such might have been the […]
The Politics of Health care
One of the more important battles of the next few years is going to be health care reform. I’ve mentioned before I’m opposed to any kind of government run socialized health care system. I have relatives in Canada so my perspective on socialized medicine is a little more direct than most… Suffices to say be […]
The World Really is Coming to an End
This story is making the rounds so I might as well toss my two cents in. From CNN’s Political Tickler blog: Porn industry seeks federal bailout From CNN’s Rebecca Sinderbrand and Mark Preston Larry Flynt is asking for a bailout. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Another major American industry is asking for assistance as the global financial crisis […]