Archive for May, 2005
Anger at McCain over Judges
First off, let’s be clear about what happened yesterday. There was no “compromise.” The Republicans gave in, the Democrats won. Judicial nominees, by US Constitution, are nominimated by the President and the Senate is supposed to “advise and consent.” In other words, vote. The “compromise” lets the Republicans vote on 3 judges, Priscilla Owen, Janice [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Call a Thing By Its Name
Buried deep within the bowels of Chasing the Wind are the comments section, where most of the time it seems to be the place where you can disagree with me. Sometimes y’all agree with me, sometimes you don’t. On a recent post, I made the observation that the view toward abortion has become more commonplace, [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 27 so far )Texas Limousine
Wedding and reception plans are coming along nicely. Now just the final touches remain. I’m thinking perhaps renting a limousine for the day. Since we’re in Texas, I found this one for rent. I’m going to ask if it comes in white.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 28 so far )The Casual Abortion
Last week, a new report came out that showed women were more casual about abortions now – rather than something to be avoided, some women would have multiple abortions instead of using birth control (or heaven forbid, abstaining altogether). A dramatic rise in repeat abortions has reinforced fears that women are increasingly having terminations for [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 19 so far )Christian Mailing Lists
I’m on several free Christian mailing lists – I think there are literally hundreds out there, but I’ve winnowed them down to about a half dozen that I enjoy most. And by “enjoy,” I don’t mean the ones that say what my itching ears want to hear, but the ones that teach the discipline of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 6 so far )Newsweek Blogswarm
The blogs are circling. Last week, Newsweek was in more than just hot water – they published a story that American interrogators flushed a Koran down a toilet. Muslim riots everywhere, and at least 16 people died in Afghanistan. Then Newsweek said they couldn’t verify the story was true. Oops. So there’s a lot of [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( None so far )Sunshine!
Finally. It’s about time. Scientists now think sunshine is good for you. It may even prevent cancer.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 3 so far )Store Wars
Learn the ways of the farm, lead the organix rebellion… in Grocery Store Wars.
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