In no particular order - Building the ark: Greenpeace activists are building an ark on Mount Ararat. Amusing. Of course, Greenpeace isn't a Christian organization (they don't seem to be anti-Christian, as far as I can tell) but they border on Christian mockery to make a point about global warming. Obscene bible: In Hong Kong … Continue reading Mid-Week Links and Oddities
Category: Serious Stuff
No laughing. This time I mean it.
Sign of the Cross
Disclaimer: I am not God. Any judgemental statements are purely a result of my own hypocritical sinful nature. I know not who goes to heaven save me for the grace of God. That said, I'm looking for some sort of explanation. Why do... um... (heathens? Lite-Christians? Words fail.) wear a cross around their neck? Is … Continue reading Sign of the Cross
Bits and Pieces
The news isn't interesting yet again today. Republicans admire the Democrat's desire to surrender. I don't disagree that the Iraq war must end eventually, I just don't think Congress should be dictating it. But I'm alone on that point, I think. Tammy Faye Bakker is preparing to die, but aren't we all. I don't spend … Continue reading Bits and Pieces
Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
The headline reads "Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America." From the picture, you can see why. George Bush is wearing no tie at all, most likely embarrased by his current tie selection. My advise to President Bush, though, is to forego ties in Latin America and to look to China or Asia-Pacific. Silk ties … Continue reading Bush Seeks Better Ties in Latin America
Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
Barrack Hussein Obama describes himself as a Christian and the New York Times is almost besides itself with glee. Notice the picture and how holy Obama appears. I like Christians, I really do. I happen to be one. But those people that routinely exhibit their Christian faith are routinely trashed by the New York Times. … Continue reading Barack Hussein Obama: Self-Described Christian
Mechanical Investing for May 2007
Stock trading day again; still positive, still beating the market. In fact, returns are looking pretty darn good. Last 4 weeks: +5.9% Last 3 months: +8.0% Last 12 months: +4.0% Year to date: +6.6% (Dow is +5.3% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +82.8% (Someday I need to go find out what this number is. 🙂 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for May 2007
Book of Judges
I don't see how this passes for news. A Houston Chronicle reporter doesn't like bible studies going on in the courthouse. Just before 12:30 p.m. almost every Tuesday, Judge James Squier leaves his 312th Court and heads upstairs to the seventh floor of the Harris County Family Law Center. There, in an associate judge's chamber, … Continue reading Book of Judges
Surrender
Today, the Democratic Senate will attempt to surrender to the terrorists again. This is the second attempt to surrender. Bush vetoed the first attempt, and he promises to veto the second attempt. In the meantime, funding for the troops is being held hostage by defeatists that claim to "support the troops." How they claim to … Continue reading Surrender
How to Start Each Day Feeling Good
Here's how to start off each day feeling good. Open a new file in your computer. Name it "Hillary Rodham Clinton" Now send it to the trash. Empty the trash. Your PC will ask, "Do you really want to get rid of "Hillary Rodham Clinton?" Slowly but firmly click "Yes." You should feel better immediately. … Continue reading How to Start Each Day Feeling Good
Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
What exactly is morality? And who gets to define it? For me, I know the answer; morals come from the Most High God and are written in the Good Book. I have no qualms about labeling something society does as immoral. Just because "everybody does it" doesn't mean it's right. The Vatican spoke out yesterday … Continue reading Labeling the Immoral as Immoral
Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
I'm undecided on which Presidential candidate has placed more of their foot in their mouth than any other candidate. I thought John Edwards was winning - the man that described "Two Americas" getting a $400 haircut and showing which America he lives in. But now I think John McCain has swallowed his foot all the … Continue reading Presidential "Foot in Mouth" Contest
Great Moments in Parenting
Alec Baldwin to his daughter: click to hear. Alec Baldwin clearly needs parental coaching, and of course, we should be here to help. What encouraging, loving words do you think Alec should have used instead of "thoughless little pig?"
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court upheld the nationwide ban on a controversial abortion procedure Wednesday, handing abortion opponents the long-awaited victory they expected from a more conservative bench. The 5-4 ruling said the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act that Congress passed and President Bush signed into law in … Continue reading Court Backs Ban on Abortion Procedure
Virginia Tech Today
We'll be inundated over the next several days with stories of the shootings today at Virginia Tech, but I'd like to ask everyone to keep all those hurt by today's rampage in your prayers. The students, the teachers, the adminstrators, the police, and most especially those who lost their lives in today's shootings. President Bush … Continue reading Virginia Tech Today
Flip-Flop Again
I haven't looked into the 2008 Presidential season yet, it's too early. Hillary makes me shudder, Obama doesn't have any experience, and no republicans have really stepped forward. Afterwards, while answering a question from a viewer on the program YOUR SHOW about why he chose not to run, Kerry said he had decided it wasn't … Continue reading Flip-Flop Again
The Tomb That Isn't
I mentioned earlier that the secular marketing campaign before every Easter tries to derail the faith in the resurrection of Jesus. This year, it was a blockbuster-style "documentary" that the remains of Jesus had been found in a tomb. Pay no attention to all those archaeologists that debunked this claim years ago, this time it's … Continue reading The Tomb That Isn't
Christian Terrorists and Public Education
What's my gripe with public education? Besides the fact they seem to be devolving into a giant secular babysitting service, it's public money - my money - being used to teach young people values that oppose my values. I don't mind being opposed, really. I *do* mind being taxed to fund my opposition. The latest … Continue reading Christian Terrorists and Public Education
Washington D.C.
Last week I wrote about Christian Submission to authorities so it seemed only right that a trip to Washington D.C. was in order. The wife & I planned a little mini-vacation to stay with a Russian friend in Alexandria, Virginia, just a piece up the ways (man it feels good to speak Texan again) from … Continue reading Washington D.C.
Mechanical Investing for April 2007
Stock trading day again, and even with the whipsaws up and down, I'm still positive this month and beating the market. Yay! Last 4 weeks: +0.9% Last 3 months: +3.8% Last 12 months: +1.7% Year to date: +3.6% (Dow is -.47% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +73.2% (This number looks really, really fish, but it's … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2007
Danger! Danger! Danger!
Chemical Accident. Floods. Earthquakes. Epidemics. Volcano eruption! And that's just today. The Havaria Information Service's Alertmap shows you were all today's disasters are, a full description, and a Google Earth Map so you can zoom in close for details.
Apology for Slavery
The Texas legislature is considering legislation to apologize for slavery. AUSTIN — Two Houston lawmakers are leading an effort to build consensus for a formal apology and acknowledgment of slavery in Texas history, as part of a movement among Southern states considering official expressions of regret. I want to make it clear that I personally … Continue reading Apology for Slavery
Hate Speech
What qualifies as "hate speech" in the 9th Circus Court of Appeals? A ruling from the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has concluded that municipal employers have the right to censor the words "natural family," "marriage" and "family values" because that is hate speech and could scare workers. This isn't the same country I … Continue reading Hate Speech
Why So Quick to Believe?
It's amazing. When I talk to people that don't know Christ, some of them don't even believe He lived. Or they except tripe like Da Vinci Code as truth of a coverup. But let some big shot director shoot a movie about 27 year news, they immediately believe that. Why are the falsehoods so easy … Continue reading Why So Quick to Believe?
Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Stock trading day again; the market has continued to improve, and yay, I'm still beating the market - Last 4 weeks: +3.9% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.5% Year to date: +3.8% (Dow is +1.4% ytd from 12,463) Annualized Return: +73.6% (This number looks really, really fish, but it's what Moneycentral.msn.com is reporting) … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for March 2007
Border Skirmish
Does this ring hollow to you? Mexican authorities are complaining there are US Citizens that crossed over into Mexico illegally. Legislators say workers and equipment building a section of the barrier have gone 10 metres (yards) into Mexico. Mexican legislators said they had photographs and video, taken on Monday, of the workers and heavy-duty construction … Continue reading Border Skirmish
Tornado Warning
This is on the front page of the Houston Chronicle this morning: Thousands could die if a giant tornado ever hits Houston Well, sure. Thousands could also die if Houston was hit by a giant meteor, destroyed by a natural gas explosion, or overrun by mutant man-eating fungus. Why is this front-page news? Have they … Continue reading Tornado Warning
I Need a Shower
I was at the gym last night, working on the treadmill. My usual habit is to listen to stuff on my iPod Shuffle, a mix of Country & Western, 70's Rock, 90's Folk Music, Spike Jones, Contemporary Christian, A Capella African Christian, Jazz, and sermons. Ok, so there's no real coherent theme there. In front … Continue reading I Need a Shower
Astronaut Spaced Out
What fascinates me about this case is that I like to think astronauts are well-trained, disciplined, logical. Donning a wig, trench coat, and diapers in order to mug someone doesn't fit my perception of how an astronaut should behave. NASA astronaut Lisa Marie Nowak was charged with attempting to kidnap another woman, and that just … Continue reading Astronaut Spaced Out
Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
It's all over the news today. Groundhog Day, 2007. Punxsutawney Phil fails to see his shadow. I think that's sad - not only is he a failure - he failed to see his shadow this morning - but the whole world knows it. It's plastered all over the news. Can't we give the little fuzzy … Continue reading Punxsutawney Phil is a Failure
Mechanical Investing for February 2007
Yeah, I know I said the next trade would be February 5, but I had some time at lunch today. Monday is Monday, and it's close enough to the first of the month. A small tweak; I'm switching from the H52EarnPS to the H52EgPS for some of the stocks, but I don't expect it'll make … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for February 2007
A Win for Texas Taxpayers
Goodness. I never thought I'd see taxpayers win this one. One of my biggest complaints about promoting a cap on home appraisals was about my opposition, like the Texas Association of Counties or the Texas Municipal League. They use *my* tax dollars to keep *my* taxes high. It was absolutely unfair. A judge this week … Continue reading A Win for Texas Taxpayers
Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
In Michigan, the Legislature probably did not intend for adultery to fall under the sexual crime laws, but the Michigan Supreme Courts say the way the laws are written, adultery could lead to life in prison: In a ruling sure to make philandering spouses squirm, Michigan's second-highest court says that anyone involved in an extramarital … Continue reading Adultery Could Lead to Life in Prison
Iranian Embassy
Apparently Iran doesn't care for the US military action and has listed Russian support for their position. Apparently US troops raided an Iranian office in the Iraqi city of Arbil and are holding 6 Iranians in their role of assisting terrorist in Iraq. Iran claims they are diplomats (or will eventually claim they are diplomats) … Continue reading Iranian Embassy
Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Well, I *was* going to trade yesterday, but the markets were closed. Flags are flying at half-mast, and I assume it's because we're mourning for former President Ford and not for Saddam Hussein. Let's check the numbers - Last 4 weeks: +0.5% Last 3 months: +3.7% Last 12 months: +1.1% (Dow was +16.3% for 2006 … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for January 2007
Usury
I was reading the fine print on the back of a credit card agreement. Don't ask me why that interested me, it's not exactly fun reading. I don't like to keep credit card balances; I really dislike to be in debt. But sometime I'll post something I've been studying, a way for the credit card … Continue reading Usury
Holiday Culture Wars
Beliefnet has setup a "Holiday Culture Wars Blog" that makes for some interesting reading. From a Christian perspective, they've highlighted television shows with sexually-explicit lyrics set to Christmas music, obscene art that is "rife with Christmas-themed debauchery," and how Christmas has become so secularized to the point where atheists "unhesitatingly wish everyone a Merry Christmas." … Continue reading Holiday Culture Wars
Mechanical Investing for December 2006
This was a good month again for Mechanical Investing; I'm catching up to the market, though still lagging behind. Let's check the numbers - Last 4 weeks: +4.3% Last 3 months: +3.2% Year to date: +1.0% (Dow is +14.7% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:+0.9% Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for December 2006
Christ is Missing
A manger scene without baby Jesus? ST. ALBANS, W.Va. - Christ is missing from Christmas in this small town. The community's holiday display has a manger with shepherds, a guiding star, camels and a palm tree, but no baby Jesus, Mary or Joseph. The parks superintendent said Jesus was left out because of concerns about … Continue reading Christ is Missing
Pooh, meet Leopard and Hyena….
Mr. Leopard, you sit there by piglet, and If you would be so kind Mr. Hyena, please sit next to little Roo there, that's right. My, aren't we friendly together? Would you like some scones, Pooh? Now Pooh, please take your head out of Mr. Hyena's mouth, that's not sanitary. I'm sorry, Leopard, Allah Akba-who? … Continue reading Pooh, meet Leopard and Hyena….
Ah, to be more like the rest of the civilized world…..
Hillary is thinking big again. I thought she learned her lesson last time: She also said Democrats would focus on improving the quality and affordability of health care _ a touchy matter for the former first lady, who in 1993 led her husband's calamitous attempt to overhaul the nation's health care system. The failure of … Continue reading Ah, to be more like the rest of the civilized world…..
They Just Hurt Themselves
While I expected the Democrats to make inroads, I'm shocked at how big they are. The Democrats didn't have any real coherent position except "We're against everything Bush." It worked with the help of media - I saw one survey this week that said only 12% of news stories last week were favorable to Republicans. … Continue reading They Just Hurt Themselves
Oh, boy. You could see this coming….
More bad news from the schoolyard bullies. It seems that you may live (briefly) to see the nuclear powers of the caliphate turned loose upon the world. More here. What's the best way to deal with bullies? (sigh).......Perhaps Israel will save us. Some link this new nuclear drive from muslim states to the apparent inaction … Continue reading Oh, boy. You could see this coming….
Dems = dhimmi
Why we infidels of the Great Satan should vote for the Dems? Now get out there and vote.
Character Counts
I'm fascinated when a poll turns up distinct differences between groups of people A UPI-Zogby poll asked participants to rank their top requirements in a candidate. The interesting difference is that Republicans (63.2%) said that "values, morals and character" were the most important consideration in choosing a candidate. The Democrats? 42.3% said "opposition to the … Continue reading Character Counts
Early Voting
I'm off to the polls this evening to vote early. Here is the sample ballot for Harris County. Just in case you wonder, I'm almost voting straight Republican. In most cases, I don't have a choice since the Republican nominee is running unopposed. For Governor, I'll hold my nose and vote for Rick Perry, then … Continue reading Early Voting
Help Us Jon Cary We R Stuk in Irak
Yup, that just about killed John Kerry's chances of being President in 2008. First he insulted the troops, saying that if you're stupid you get stuck in Iraq. Then, instead of apologizing, he went on the offensize and blamed Bush, even though Bush had nothing to do with Kerry's statement. Then Kerry claimed it was … Continue reading Help Us Jon Cary We R Stuk in Irak
Mechanical Investing for November 2006
The Michael Investing Club (number of members: 1) did OK in October. It's nice to see positive numbers again, though I'm still lagging the market. Last 4 weeks: +5.1% Last 3 months: +4.1% Year to date: +0.6% (Dow is +12.4% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:-0.2% Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for November 2006
Burning Babies
I can hardly imagine the cognitive disassociation necessary. Here's a controversy from London; women are upset that, after an abortion, the hospital burns the aborted fetuses in the hospital incinerator. One local woman, who asked not to be named, said after the heartache of deciding to have an abortion she was mortified to find the … Continue reading Burning Babies
So Much Liberal Media Today
I've never seen so many news stories trumpeting the Democrats winning one or both seats of congress. Tonight, CNN was saying how great it was to have a divided Congress, or a President in one party and the Congress in another. The media is trying to brainwash the American people into believing this is a … Continue reading So Much Liberal Media Today
Border Security
I don't know how one could make it any more obvious that better border security is needed. A Republican congressional candidate decided to make a point by smuggling a elephant and a six piece mariachi band across the Rio Grande river. A Pennsylvania congressional candidate and former reality-TV star used an elephant and a six-piece … Continue reading Border Security
Dear Abby
Dear Abby; My next door neighbor seems a bit on edge, perhaps mentally unstable. He says he's about to test a nuclear weapon. What should I do? South Korea
Mechanical Investing for October 2006
Man, it's October already. Whoosh. Last 4 weeks: +1.1% Last 3 months: +1.5% Year to date: -0.2% (Dow is +9.3% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:-0.2% Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return CMA $55.03 $56.65 4 +2.9% Comerica, Inc. From the LPEYLD screen. EME $49.17 $55.72 3 +13.3% EMCOR Group, Inc. … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for October 2006
Spinach E Coli
This is where e coli in spinach is coming from. The water the spinach was washed in contained polliwogs and these became fresh new frogs, right in the packages. So if you’re looking for salad fixins with a little more “body,†then be sure and try this brand.
Remembering 9/11
Five years later, I am not so sure most Americans remember that our civilians were attacked without provocation and that we went to war with Islamic jihadists. Our enemies remember.
Censorship
Heh. And the left wing accuses the right wing of censorship. The Democratic party issues a veiled threat to ABC/Disney to cancel Sunday night's 9/11 miniseries: We therefore urge you to cancel this broadcast to cease Disney’s plans to use it as a teaching tool in schools across America through Scholastic. Presenting such deeply flawed … Continue reading Censorship
Mechanical Investing for September 2006
The old portfolio has stabilized and erased nearly all of the losses from July. I'm glad I dropped that YLDEARNYR screen; things would look far more rosy if I hadn't used it. THe Mechanical Investing forum is discussing the reliability of these screens with varied start dates, and it's probable I'll make some adjustments when … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for September 2006
Immigration Poll
Latest telephone poll results on whether or not people in the US think illegal immigration is a serious problem: 41%: "Yes, it is a serious problem." 59%: "No hablo inglés."
Forced Conversion
I've been troubled by the recent story of the two journalists who were forced by their Palestinian kidnappers to accept Islam as a condition of their release. I'm not linking their story or names because I don't know certain details about their experience, but it does make me question. In Revelations 13:16-18, it says: He … Continue reading Forced Conversion
What Is Your Opinion?
Has it really been a week since I posted? I think the cease-fire between Hezbollah and Israel is a mistake. I think Pat Buchanan's new book that western civilization is inflammatory but has a lot of truth. I think scientist that predicted a very active hurricane season ought to be brought to prime-time television, admit … Continue reading What Is Your Opinion?
Insanity
Link: Insanity. Apparently the Jews are not as crafty as they would have us believe. They can't even shoot down a simple rocket. Wait, a minute... my tin foil hat is slipping. Maybe,.....Maybe THATS EXACTLY what Israel wants us to believe. Those Jews are crafty indeed. CNN now accuses Israel of deliberately allowing their own … Continue reading Insanity
Mechanical Investing for August 2006
It looks like July saw the bottom of the market for a while; things seem to have stabilized. Reading market pundits is amazing; half of them are expecting a boom, the other half are expecting a bust for the rest of this year. My prediction: one of them will be right, the other one wrong. … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for August 2006
All you need to know about the U.N.
Information on UN's ties to Hezbolla and other terrorists. Warning - particularly disturbing picture of Hillary C. just above the post - scroll by quickly. Watch the video - That's all I need to know. (faustablog).
Catch and Release
Do any liberals read this? I honestly would like to understand why the Democrats would oppose this. Right now, the Border Patrol arrests illegal aliens and then... releases them. Sometimes they're scheduled to attend a hearing later, but most of them don't show. I don't know why we bother arresting them in the first place … Continue reading Catch and Release
Mechanical Investing for July 2006
June was another particular ugly month for investing, and there were significant losses by mid-June. I try to remember I have a longer time frame; I'm 20+ years from retirement and I'm certain this is my best investment vehicle. Sure, I'll have some losses, but I hope the wins are even bigger. Fortunately by the … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for July 2006
Mechanical Investing for June 2006
Don't look, Ethel! My portfolio lost 5% this month, fell behind the market as a whole, and was generally ugly to look at. So... I won't look at it anymore. 
Last 4 weeks: -5.2% Last 3 months: -3.8% Year to date: -1.1% (Dow is +4.2% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:+0.5% Holding for another … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for June 2006
Boycott Ford
There are now 20+ pro-family groups boycotting Ford because of Ford's enthusiastic support of gay marriage. It looks like it's having an effect on Ford's bottom line: As the boycott of the Ford Motor Company picks up steam, the automaker continues to help finance homosexual organizations pushing same-sex "marriage." More than 20 pro-family groups are … Continue reading Boycott Ford
Super Size It
I last worked in the restaurant biz over 25 years ago as a waiter at Denny's, but I understand why restaurants SuperSize meals. Customers are going to take a fixed amount of time, roughly 1 hour, sitting in a seat. The restaurant is only so big, the best way to boost profits is to sell … Continue reading Super Size It
Market Influences
Today's a good example of why I invest mechanically. I don't read news resports to see whether the market is going up or down, I just stay invested because over the long haul the market goes up. The daily fluctuations, no matter how hard I try to understand them, only make sense if you are … Continue reading Market Influences
Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Spotlight today on the Colorado Rockies, and a thanks to USA Today for portraying Christianity in sports in a positive light. DENVER — No copies of Playboy or Penthouse are in the clubhouse of baseball's Colorado Rockies. There's not even a Maxim. The only reading materials are daily newspapers, sports and car magazines and the … Continue reading Upon These Rockies I Will Build My Church
Government and Morals
Here's a discussion question for today (and totally unrelated to Boo Boo the chicken). Does government have the right to enforce morality? In Black Jack, Missouri, population 6800, a local ordinance says three people or more people may not live together in a single family home unless they are related by "blood, marriage or adoption". … Continue reading Government and Morals
Boo Boo the Chicken
This just in: Boo Boo the Chicken is dead. Please adjust your plans accordingly.
Government Fails to Stop Prayer
I chuckled at thsi story. Isn't it prohibited for the US Government to prohibit freedom of religion? They succeed often, but not this time. The graduating students stood up and prayed The Lord's Prayer and the crowd gave them a standing ovation. Earlier in the day, a federal judge had banned prayers from the ceremony … Continue reading Government Fails to Stop Prayer
Frivolous Lawsuit Night
Heh. A baseball club is saluting frivolous lawsuits with a special event: ALTOONA- Inspired by a Los Angeles Angels fan who filed a lawsuit against the club because he did not receive a red nylon tote bag as part of the major league club's Mother’s Day promotion last May, the Altoona Curve have announced that … Continue reading Frivolous Lawsuit Night
Predicting Hurricanes
Predicting hurricanes has become much more accurate this year: 'Very active' hurricane season ahead (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:30:34 EDT ) Hurricane Center Predicts Calmer Season (Last Updated Mon, 22 May 2006 12:18 EDT ) The hurricane season will either produce more or less hurricanes this year. Whew, I'm glad that's settled.
If I Had a Nickel for Every Time…
Do you think the words, "In God We Trust" will be eliminated from US Currency in our lifetime? In Dallas, they're already done it. The cover of the Keller ISD school's annual depicts the 2005 Liberty Nickel – complete with the face of Thomas Jefferson – but the words "In God We Trust" are missing. … Continue reading If I Had a Nickel for Every Time…
Stock Market Update
In case you wonder why I choose a Mechanical Investing method (no buying or selling based on "feelings," just a database sort,) here's what the market analysis have to say about today (dynamic link, will be out of date after today): 9:00am Still shaping up to be a modestly higher open for the indices as … Continue reading Stock Market Update
Border Placebo
Anything to get the American people off his back. I think years of liberals gnawing on Bush, I think they've finally eaten his backbone. Apparently Bush is going to propose some help for the Border Police by sending in the National Guard. Except the National Guard won't be able to actually do anything. And it's … Continue reading Border Placebo
Coffee is Good for You
Coffee is good for you. Coffee is loaded with anti-oxidants, reduces cardiovascular disease. It might also make you taller and better looking. The good news for coffee drinkers comes from a report in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and is based on a study of 27,000 older women, followed for 15 years. It found … Continue reading Coffee is Good for You
What the Enemy is Doing
Beheading Christian schoolgirls. Jakarta - Seven suspected Islamic terrorists have confessed to beheading three Christian schoolgirls on Indonesia's Sulawesi Island, police said on Wednesday. The seven detained suspects confessed under questioning that they planned and carried out the October 29 beheadings in the Sulawesi town of Poso, police chief Lieutenant Colonel Rudi Sufahriadi told The … Continue reading What the Enemy is Doing
U.S. Border Patrol Works for Mexico
There must be a good reason for this. While Minuteman civilian patrols are keeping an eye out for illegal border crossers, the U.S. Border Patrol is keeping an eye out for Minutemen -- and telling the Mexican government where they are. Wouldn't it be cheaper to fire the entire US Border Patrol and use the … Continue reading U.S. Border Patrol Works for Mexico
President Bush And Impersonator
Heh. Is it real, or is it Memorex? http://clip.break.com/dnet/media/content/bushimposter52.wmvAs seen on Break.com
News That Irritates Me
There are too many topics to blog about so I got the "deer in the headlights" frozen stare going and didn't blog about any of them. Work has been busy, sun was in my eyes, blah blah blah. Here's stuff in the news that's irritating today: Houston Police assures illegal immigrants that they don't have … Continue reading News That Irritates Me
Mechanical Investing for May 2006
Bah. Some of the other investors in Mechanical Investing did much better than I did this month. I somehow think that's just the luck of the draw; which screens they've selected and when they trade. My benchmark is the market as a whole and I've fallen behind a little further this month. Last 4 weeks: … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for May 2006
United 93
The movie was haunting. By the end of the movie you were on the edge of your seat, sickened because you already know what is going to happen. The director did a terrific job of presenting it as a factual movie, without any director's opinion, in a "this is what happened, this is what they … Continue reading United 93
RINOs in Texas Raise Taxes
Not enough of you called last night. Texas RINOs raised taxes last night. Not satisfied with squeezing out homeowners or the $8 billion or more surplus, RINOs wanted more. What's most disappointing is that Republicans said that it was a bipartisan bill. Yes, the RINOs needed the help of Democrats to raise taxes. Do we … Continue reading RINOs in Texas Raise Taxes
Yes, Jesus loves me….
Jesus loves me this I know, For the Bible tells me so. But the Dems all grind an axe Shut God up with higher tax. Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE. Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE Yes Jesus Loves MEEEE. The Bible tells me so. Mr. Dean can go pound sand. He and his little angry band. Makes … Continue reading Yes, Jesus loves me….
Sneaky Texas Legislature and Taxes
So, if the state has collected too much money, maybe as high as $10 billion, do you think those sneaky dogs in Austin ought to - a) refund the money because citizens are complaining about property taxes, or b) tax businesses too! Yeehaw! If you answered (b), you can be a Texas legislator, too! Those … Continue reading Sneaky Texas Legislature and Taxes
Building a Fence
It's amazing the citizens will step up and do what the government won't do. Minutemen today said we need a fence, and if the government won't put it up, then they will. TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) -- If the government doesn't build security fencing along the Mexico border, Minuteman border watch leader Chris Simcox says he … Continue reading Building a Fence
Howard Dean Speaks
And if he speaks for the Democratic Party, I know where they stand. Why should I be excluded? Just because I have faith? On religion and politics: "The religious community has to decide whether they want to be tax exempt or involved in politics."
You Can Be a Texas State Senator
All you have to do is study this simple problem and offer your solution. 1. Citizens complain their property taxes are too high. 2. The Texas Comptroller announces that oops, way too much money has been collected. $8.2 billion so far and growing. Texas State Senator Question: Where did the money come from? Your answer: … Continue reading You Can Be a Texas State Senator
Last Day to File Your Taxes
Today is the deadline; make sure your 2005 taxes are filed properly and you send in all the taxes that you legally owe. Remember, 12 million illegal aliens are depending on you.
The Next Warning Label
Warning: Opening this carbonated beverage directly in your own face may cause eye irritation. Perhaps other helpful warnings such as "Do not submerse your head in this product," or "Do not pour a carbonated beverage into an electrical wall socket" should also be on the cans.
Mea Culpa
Let me get this straight - the West is to blame for this, and this? Ok. Enough. I have no more patience. Israel should push 'em all back to Jordan and let them deal with it...again. No wonder the other Arab countries don't fulfil their promises to pay these scoundrels.
Immigration Reform on Hold
I'm glad, the US Senate was rushing this through to give us a watered-down feel-good bill that would change nothing. What would the bill do to illegal aliens? - If they were here illegally, they would be in trouble. - Perhaps they would be given a misdemeanor. - Then they would be made US citizens. … Continue reading Immigration Reform on Hold
Liberty Legal Institute
A recent comment indicates that some people are under the impression... well, I'll let the comment speak for itself: Characterizing the court battles of religious symbols in public as “prohibiting the free expression of Christianity†is highly disingenuous, however. The court battles have been about government sponsorship of such expressions, not about individual expression of … Continue reading Liberty Legal Institute
Tom DeLay Resigns
The conservatives have lost an ally. Tom Delay wasn't guilty of anything except perhaps poor associations. Some people that worked for him did some improper things and it cost him his job. Here in Houston, I could never figure out why the Houston Chronicle always hated him, except for the fact that Tom DeLay was … Continue reading Tom DeLay Resigns
Mechanical Investing for April 2006
No complaints this month on the Mechanical Investing side. Nothing spectacular, nothing traumatic, but I'm falling a little behind the market as a whole. Last 4 weeks: +1.5% Last 3 months: +1.3% Year to date: +1.3% (Dow is +4.7% ytd from 10,718) Last 12 months:+1.8% Holding for another month: Ticker Bought Now Months Return … Continue reading Mechanical Investing for April 2006
Dating a Married Man
Think of all those poor women that won't be allowed to date a married man. No wonder John Claassen is suing. John Claassen alleges eHarmony is discriminating against him on the basis of his marital status. He and his wife of eight years separated last May, and he expects the divorce to be final within … Continue reading Dating a Married Man
Tolerance, San Francisco Style
Evangelical teens rally in S.F. More than 25,000 evangelical Christian youth landed Friday in San Francisco for a two-day rally at AT&T Park against "the virtue terrorism" of popular culture, and they were greeted by an official city condemnation and a clutch of protesters who said their event amounted to a "fascist mega-pep rally." "Battle … Continue reading Tolerance, San Francisco Style
Illegal Immigration
When 500,000 immigrants, many of them illegal, march upon a city, doesn't it sort of prove the point that we need to enforce existing immigration laws? Update: Since it was Sunday afternoon when I wrote that, I spent only a short amount of time on it. But here's the point - if illegal immigrants are … Continue reading Illegal Immigration
Chasing the Wind 
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