I’ve watched with awe and horror the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, and I haven’t words to describe it. It is simply beyond my comprehension. Yet sadly, as I contemplate how the South will recover from this disaster, in some back corner of my mind a tiny voice asks: Where are the other nations rushing … Continue reading Katrina: Reaping the whirlwind?
Pat Robertson, the conservative every liberal loves to hate, is at it again. Shovel firmly in hand, he continues to deepen that hole he lives in. This time he is advocating the assassination of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. Such a simple solution to such a complex international problem. Why struggle endlessly with troublesome nations around … Continue reading Robertson says take him out
The Israeli settlers in Gaza are leaving today, under orders from the Israeli government, and those who don’t leave voluntarily will be forcibly removed. Temporary military occupation for security reasons is one thing; permanent civilian settlement (read “land grab”) is quite another. However late the mandate comes, it is the right thing to do. Gaza … Continue reading Gaza: Overdue exodus
Danica Patrick finished fourth (I think) in the Indy 500 yesterday. She ran many laps in the lead, the first woman ever to do so. You go, girl! I thoroughly enjoyed her success, and I’m not even a race fan. Shifting gears, so to speak: I learned yesterday that the new EU constitution drew just … Continue reading Danica and the French
PWHCE – Coalition of the Willing List, Map and Troop Numbers Regardless of your political leanings, you may wonder just which nations comprise the “Coalition of the Willing” in Iraq. The link above has a great breakdown of the numbers. The list as of March 2004 was as follows: USA 130,000 United Kingdom 9,000 Italy … Continue reading Coalition troop numbers
Oh my god, I wonder if the speech Bush is giving right now is going to be a prelude to the invasion of another “imminent threat” to the U.S.? Who appointed us as the world’s nuclear policeman anyway? Isn’t that a bit hypocritical when we ourselves have nukes? I’m happy about the way the Democratic … Continue reading Bush speech
