Monthly Archives: December 2011

Romney Draws Questions Over Iraq War Views

"If we knew at the time of our entry into Iraq that there were no weapons of mass destruction, if somehow we had been given that information, why–obviously we would not have gone in." Romney suggests that if President Bush … Continue reading

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Caption of the Day: God Showing Off

The Dutch guy, Rembrandt, just doodled. [Not disrespect to Rembrandt. Just playing around with that point].

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Mission Accomplished: Coordinated Bomb Attacks Rock Baghdad

Following the withdrawal of US troops, sectarian strife may be reemerging amid political problems plaguing the Iraqi government. The attacks appeared to have been well orchestrated and timed, which says experience and funding played a huge part. The bombs were … Continue reading

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Essential Post on Atheism

Eric Lyons from Apologetics Press Atheists are fond of claiming that their way of thinking is logical, reasonable, and intellectual. They maintain that they are open-minded and refer to themselves as free thinkers. Unlike Christians, who are allegedly delusional, irrational, … Continue reading

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The Great Books of Western Civilization

Makes for a wonderful Christmas gift.

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Communism Is Not A Good Idea, Not Even On Paper

When one hears someone say "communism is a great concept, a wonderful idea on paper, etc," you know right away one is dealing with a political novice. For someone to make such a ludicrous statement in light of insurmountable evidence … Continue reading

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More Korean Unification Analysis/Talk

Krista Mahr over at Time’s Global Spin lays out a nice piece of work on South Korea and North Korea’s shared history and current straits. More importantly, she brings up the point of unification, which I hit on this morning. … Continue reading

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The Ugly Face of Evil

His face horribly charred from his alleged gasoline attack on a beloved Brooklyn mom, Jerome Isaac was jailed without bail yesterday, as the woman’s devastated family pressed the DA to lock him up for life. “I know this is the … Continue reading

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Paul’s Surge Bringing Iowa Caucus into Question?

The Politico has an interesting piece up on the ramifications of a Paul victory in Iowa when the state gathers to pick its winner on January 3rd. In gist, Republicans operatives are worried over Paul’s support. Their argument is that … Continue reading

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Caption of the Day: The Message Says It All

Courtesy of the Weekly Standard

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John Bolton on ‘The Great Successor’

John Bolton writing from the Wall Street Journal North Korean dictator Kim Jong Il’s death opens a period of intense danger and risk, but also potentially enormous opportunity for America and its allies. Kim’s health had obviously been poor for … Continue reading

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Kim Jong Il Kicks the Bucket at 69

No one lives forever, not even ruthless dictators. While Kim Jong Il’s death is not likely to bring relief to his malnourished and oppressed nation, it is a step in the right direction. Not only for his people but for … Continue reading

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Winnowing the Field – National Review Online – Anybody but Gingrich or Perry!

http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/print/285787

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The Paul Ryan Democratic Pilgrimage

Naturally during a presidential elections season, whether it be the general or primary, if people are following, this is where their attention is usually directed. By and large, the smaller, less important details on daily congressional activities tend to take … Continue reading

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