It’s no secret that the MSM’s reportage of the War in Iraq is heavily focused on negatives, with little-to-no coverage of positive stories. Part of that, of course, is due to the very nature of the press – “if it bleeds, it leads.” Part of it, alas, seems to be simply a refusal on the part of the MSM to give any positive notice on the off chance that doing so might – gasp – reflect well on George W.... Read more
I apologize to all of my Protestant/Jewish/Agnostic friends, but this one is for the Catholics, alone; I need to get something clear in my head. I may or may not write something about it later…depending, of course, on whether my head ever does get clear! Catholics: A Few Simple Questions: – you can leave your answers in the comments section or email me at: [email protected]. 1) A few minutes before Mass begins, are you: a) praying/reading b) talking to a... Read more
…is really pretty impressive. While other “brilliant” female media darlings get by on empty rhetoric and small, safe, carefully-polled ideas, Dr. Rice simply puts her nose to the grindstone and works, works, works…and gets quite a lot done, earning enormous respect from those who deal with her…and with almost no positive coverage. This is a pretty fair – even complimentary piece on Rice. A pleasure to read from the WaPo. And Ed Morrissey had a nice analysis. Read more
I have no doubt that within 3-4 years you will see Tom Brokaw on the national political stage, somwhere, as a candidate. You heard it here, first! :-) Read more
Varifrank has one of the best and most insightful pieces I have yet read on the whole idea of pulling out of Iraq, and the fact that we are finally “pulling out” of Germany. …At this point the story of the end of World War II would end the way a thousand other wars had ended. But something happened at the end of this tale, something no one would have guessed, and it was something wonderful that should give us... Read more
This has to be one of the most picayune, small-minded headlines I’ve ever read: Bush plans 50th ranch trip in five years Yeah? So what? The man has a house that he and his wife designed, built and paid for and he likes to go there to get away from the White House and Washington D.C. – to get a change of pace and scenery and maybe not have to wear a suit and tie as he works. Why is... Read more
This is a very troubling ruling The General Medical Council has won its appeal against a ruling which gave a seriously-ill patient the right to stop doctors withdrawing food and drink. Leslie Burke, 45, who has a degenerative brain condition, fears artificial nutrition could be stopped against his wishes when he cannot talk. Mr Burke, from Lancaster, had won a landmark ruling, supporting his right to artificial nutrition and hydration. But the GMC appealed, saying doctors could be put in... Read more
Julie at Happy Catholic tips us off to what sounds like a fascinating new novel, Valley of Bones. Julie is so excited about the book that she is giving it a rave while still only halfway through it: Aside from the intricate mystery there is the spiritual factor. Emmylou claims to have communion with the devil which leads to her being put in a mental institution where, at the detective’s request, she begins writing a confession. However, her confession is... Read more
Okay, everyone who reads here with any regularity knows that I am a pathetic technophobe who understands nothing about computers or the internet beyond…you know…I type on keyboard and it makes words on my monitor, and if I use the magic formula, I can link to other people’s blogs. That’s it, that is ALL I know, and I don’t know if I even want to know more! I get so confused! But… Can someone explain to me what an RSS... Read more
If you have not been following the story of how Air America sayed on the air by apparently using money meant for children and the elderly well, where have you been? I admit when the story first broke, I figured it would be yet another story wherein the liberal/left perps get a free ride from the press (ala Sandy Berger) as the story disappears. And that may still happen…as it stands right now, the MSM has NOT covered any of... Read more
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