So they can nuke someone. Duh. Here's the latest fatwah out of Iran: The spiritual leaders of the ultra-conservatives [in Iran] have accepted the use of nuclear weapons as lawful in the eyes of the shari'a. Mohsen Gharavian, a disciple of [Ayatollah] Mesbah Yazdi [who is Iranian President Ahmadinejad's spiritual mentor], has spoken for the … Continue reading Why Does Iran Want Nukes?
Category: Politics
If I… were king… of the FORRRRREST!!
Democrats Misplay "God Card"
I wrote last July that I fully expected the liberal Democrat party to try and claim Christianity for themselves under the name of "progressive Christianity." A prime example is in USAToday recently that tries to show that "playing the God card" isn't working for George Bush and the Republicans. Even if, as the author admits, … Continue reading Democrats Misplay "God Card"
Texas Primary Recommendations
CLOUT has made their recommendations for the Texas primary on March 7, and I agree with them. Here's a summary: Vote for Dan Patrick. He's been leading the tax reform movement for years as a citizen, and rebuffed every time by Fred Hill and his ilk. Now Dan has decided that if he can't get … Continue reading Texas Primary Recommendations
State of Cindy's Delusion
You probably know Cindy Sheehan was arrested and removed before the President's State of the Union address last night. That wasn't really a surprise - the surprise to me was that a U.S. Representative, Lynn Woolsey, gave her a ticket. Sometimes the Left is really... Left, you know? Cindy was removed by Capital Police because, … Continue reading State of Cindy's Delusion
Best Presidential Face
The next President of the United States must have an aura of pomposity, and air of importance about them that lends weight to the office. If you pit Condoleezza against Hillary, who has the most impressive look? Here's the Republican candidate: Not bad, not bad at all. If I was a terrorist, I'd run fleeing. … Continue reading Best Presidential Face
Splash!
Something odd I found this morning: Ted Kennedy's dog is named "Splash." (Fourth paragraph from bottom.) No comment. Not from me, not from Mary Jo Kopechne.
"Lost Liberty" Hotel One Step Closer
I wrote about this last year after that dreadful Supreme Court Kelo decision - that the government can confiscate private property if it can be shown taxes can be increased. Increased taxes historically haven't been considered part of the "public use" definition in the Constitution. Churches in particular have been worried since they're tax exempt. … Continue reading "Lost Liberty" Hotel One Step Closer
Separation of Church and State
Here's an early Christmas present; thanks to CADRE Comments for the tip. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld Mercer County's right to display in a court house the Ten Commandments along with the Mayflower Compact, the Declaration of Independence, the Magna Carta, and the National Motto ("In God We Trust"). American Civil Liberties Union … Continue reading Separation of Church and State
Banning Christmas
An administrator, Patricia Sonntag, at California State University, has banned Christmas. "Time has come to recognize that religious discrimination, as well as ethnic insensitivity to certain holidays, is forbidden," Patricia Sonntag, director of the Office of Services to Students with Disabilities, stated in the directive she e-mailed to members of her staff on Dec. 9. … Continue reading Banning Christmas
Still Boycotting Winter Holiday
I'm still boycotting the neopagan Winter Holiday, whatever that is. For this next year, I'm taking it one step further. Listen up schools, businesses, and retail stores: Christmas is a federal holiday, an official United States holiday. If you can't acknowledge that it's Christmas, I want nothing to do with you. I will assume that … Continue reading Still Boycotting Winter Holiday
Morgan Freeman is a Man
I don't know what Morgan Freeman's other views are, but he won a lot of kudos from the conservative bloggers this week by his views on racial discrimination: Morgan Freeman says the concept of a month dedicated to black history is "ridiculous." "You're going to relegate my history to a month?" the 68-year-old actor says … Continue reading Morgan Freeman is a Man
U.S. Politics Manipulated by Liberal Media
A three year old story hits the front page of the NY Times. The NSA started doing eavesdopping samplings after 9/11 to track down those "sleeper cells" we Americans were concerned about. Would there be another terrorist attack? Note that this story is an old story around since 2002. Also... The Senate considers filibustering an … Continue reading U.S. Politics Manipulated by Liberal Media
Wiping Israel Off the Map
I forgot where I found this link, but it's spreading quickly. The United Nations held a Palestinian Appreciation Day and gave thanks for suicide bombers. On the back wall behind Kofi Anna is a map of the Middle East with Israel conspicuously missing. I didn't find it at Wizbang, though Jay Tea has a great … Continue reading Wiping Israel Off the Map
Oh Christmas Tree
Some time in the 1990s, the annual spruce placed on the Washington Capitol grounds started being called the "Holiday Tree" instead of "Christmas Tree." Nobody seems to know why it was changed, but it was at about the same time Bill Clinton was in the same city and struggling to keep his pants up. Coincidence? … Continue reading Oh Christmas Tree
Inviting the Illegal Aliens
At Sand in the Gears, Tony first opined that enforcing immigration laws is not a Christian thing to do. After taking some heat for that statement, he addressed their comments and challenged Christians to rethink their position on illegal immigration. On his latter post I took the position that although I agreed with his sentiment, … Continue reading Inviting the Illegal Aliens
The Left Hates Inequality
On the surface, that doesn't sound so bad. The Left hates inequality. Nobody need be better or worse than anybody else. Trouble is, enforced equality is socialism, communism. Instead of bringing people up from the bottom, equality is enforced by shackling the achievers. When you see a special tax on oil profits, opposition to school … Continue reading The Left Hates Inequality
Iraq Withdrawal Vote Fails 403-3
That had to be the funniest thing I've ever seen our circus in Washington do. Democrats call for a pullout from Iraq, Republicans say, "We can vote on that" and Democrats say, "It's a trick!" and vote against it. Nobody wants troops in Iraq any longer than necessary. Any attempt to schedule a withdrawal though, … Continue reading Iraq Withdrawal Vote Fails 403-3
Democrats Still Stunned
The Democrats have that "deer in the headlights" look. The Whitehouse has started publishing "corrections" to the Washington Post and New York Times when they say Bush led us like a lone cowboy into war. Then that awesome video of Clinton, Albright and others in their own words from 1998 saying that Saddam was a … Continue reading Democrats Still Stunned
Setting the Record Straight
Finally, the White House is addressing the liberal media for making outrageous claims about how Bush lied, led us into war, yada yada yada. Conservatives have long read the Washington Post and the New York Times and pointed out the errors, errors embraced by the liberal media to make their point. Two days ago, the … Continue reading Setting the Record Straight
Did Bush Lie?
Bush has finally been hitting back at the liberal revisionists that say Bush misled the U.S. into war with Iraq. Liberals say Bush lied... but did he? Who else said Saddam was a threat? Michelle Malkin points out that this answer is refreshingly easy - just Google it.
Bush Derangement Syndrome
Dr. Sanity shines a spotlight on Bush Derangement Syndrome. Ok, before I go further, I know I've had harsh words for Bush the last couple of weeks. The difference is that I'm critical of Bush for not holding to the conservative values that got him elected. The Left hates Bush for things Bush does, things … Continue reading Bush Derangement Syndrome
In God We Trust
I find this non-ruling interesting: The U.S. Supreme Court was asked to review whether the words "In God We Trust," written prominently in large block letters on the Lexington, N.C. county government center, violated the so-called separation of church and state. As an aside, I'll keep saying this until the news media gets it: there … Continue reading In God We Trust
Disgruntled Conservatives
When Bush pushed for Harriet Miers, I balked. The Republicans are not only not acting like the majority party, but the few battles they win seem like they're for the other side. The size of government balloons. From the lack of social security reform to the nomonation of Harriet Miers, I'm done giving Bush the … Continue reading Disgruntled Conservatives
Mary Mapes and Burden of Proof
Mary Mapes, the CBS producer fired last year for running a story using forged documents, is standing by her story. She says she doesn't have to prove her story is true; you have to prove it is false. Newsbusters has the transcript: Ross: "After 12 days of defending them, CBS and Dan Rather later admitted … Continue reading Mary Mapes and Burden of Proof
Liberals Taking Credit for Conservative Ideas
I find this story in the Houston Chronicle amusing: Republican Gov. Rick Perry rallied his evangelical, socially conservative base on the issue, but political analysts said Proposition 2's success doesn't necessarily predict future success for individual politicians. "I don't see how it can be useful for a party or a candidate because this so transcends … Continue reading Liberals Taking Credit for Conservative Ideas
Barbra Streisand Shows She Misunderstands the Constitution
I'm about to enter a period of extended hours at work, so I'm going to flood y'all with opinions today. 🙂 Barbra Streisand is calling for the impeachment of President Bush. If there was ever a time in history to impeach a President of the United States, it would be now. In my opinion, it … Continue reading Barbra Streisand Shows She Misunderstands the Constitution
Middle Class Military
Charles Rangel, the looney left-wing Democrat, has criticized the military on several issues, one of them that the military is made up disproportionately of minorities while middle and upper class families reap the benefits without risk. Where he got that idea from, who knows. Certainly didn't come from the facts, though. Turns out most of … Continue reading Middle Class Military
Houston Election Recap
I didn't get all jazzed over this election; except for Proposition 2, there weren't any real hotbuttons. My general impression of the results are that social conservatives and fiscal liberals won; Proposition 2 won handily, but those incumbents against appraisal caps held their job. Pfft. Proposition 1 passed that authorized various grants. I think the … Continue reading Houston Election Recap
Eurabia
The riots in France were predicted in a book just a month before the riots started. Militant Islam is a threat to western democracies, and Tony Blankley describes it in his book, "The West's Last Chance: Will We Win the Clash of Civilizations?" It is beginning to dawn on Europeans that the combination of a … Continue reading Eurabia
Cindy Sheehan for President
Cindy Sheehan for President? I think most people think Hillary Clinton will take the Democratic nomination for President in 2008. Since Hillary won't take the looney-left-oppose-the-war-at-all-costs position, the anti-war left is looking for somebody to oppose her. If Cindy's campaign gets some resonance, then Hillary has to take a position, and either way, she alienates … Continue reading Cindy Sheehan for President
Mid-Week Linkage
Linkfest for Wednesday: Michelle Malkin sheds light on how the anti-war bias of the liberal left newspapers is showing again. The NY Times uses selected quotes from a deceased serviceman's letter to his girlfriend to make you think he's regretting being in combat, while completely leaving out his pride in protecting America. Here's what the … Continue reading Mid-Week Linkage
Too Busy Today
Good stuff today - Democrats throw a tantrum and close the Senate for a day, Tom DeLay gets a new trial judge, people realize the Scooter Libby thing doesn't touch Karl Rove (and in fact, Scooter wasn't charged with the charge Demcrats has hoped for, only for obstructing the investigation), and if that wasn't enough, … Continue reading Too Busy Today
Our Next Contestant for Supreme Court Is…
Bush has nominated Samuel Alito for Supreme Court of the United States. I like him for the following reasons: He's Italian and Florence is a beautiful city. He has decades of conservative judicial opinions under his belt. Harry Reid doesn't like him. No matter who Bush nominates, there is going to be a fight. I'm … Continue reading Our Next Contestant for Supreme Court Is…
Harriet Miers Withdraws
Finally. As much as I like Harriet Miers as a person of good character, I want a rock-solid conservative judicial nominee for the Supreme Court. Harriet Miers has withdrawn her name for consideration. President Bush, if you're going to pick another fight, why not fight the opposition instead of your own base?
Danger Train Hotel
Why is Houston Metro using our tax dollars to build hotels? If they've run out of transportation projects, shouldn't we taxpayers get our money back instead?
Tom DeLay's Smile
Tom DeLay isn't cooperating with the Democrats. They wanted a media circus yesterday, complete with mugshots they could use for their upcoming campaigns. Instead, Tom DeLay turned himself in in Houston and smiled a big cheesy grin for the camera. The November elections will be over before DeLay's trial begins - which was the whole … Continue reading Tom DeLay's Smile
Ronnie Earle vs. Tom Delay
Now, in the Ronnie Earle vs. Tom DeLay, Earle's playing dirty. My prediction is that it will cost Earle his job eventually. This "playing hardball" tactic is going to backfire on Earle eventually. It always does. DeLay hasn't been convicted (almost wasn't even indicted until Earle shopped for a more sympathetic grand jury), and DeLay … Continue reading Ronnie Earle vs. Tom Delay
HJR 6 on the Texas Ballot
The Texas Legislature and the people of Texas have surely made their wishes known when it comes to rejecting gay marriage. Unfortunately, it's only a matter of time before some judge somewhere, acting on his own beliefs instead of law, will impose his view on us and insist we recognize gay marriage. A Texas state … Continue reading HJR 6 on the Texas Ballot
Not Running for President
My favorite, Condoleeza Rice, is not running for President. Neither is Dick Cheney. And just to make sure your list is complete, I am not running for President either. I fear a Hillary presidency unless the Republicans find somebody to run against her.
The Religion of Harriet Miers
Bush has gone an additional step too far. Last week in the face of criticism, he defended Harriet Miers with a wink and a nod. "Trust me," he said. I don't because Bush isn't always conservative, especially on fiscal matters. So I announced my opposition to Harriet Miers, not because I don't think she's a … Continue reading The Religion of Harriet Miers
No Longer Giving Bush the Benefit of the Doubt
I have to admit that after nearly 5 years of being a Bush supporter, I'm having trouble recently continuing to support him. Until 9/11, I though Bush was mostly ineffectual, stymied by the Democrats whenever he tried to accomplish anything. Bush was still a far better choice than Al "Mr. Internet" Gore, though. 9/11 changed … Continue reading No Longer Giving Bush the Benefit of the Doubt
Secular Bigotry
Manual Miranda in OpinionJournal has a strong criticism of the questioning of Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. While we all expected chest-puffing and posturing from the Senators, we didn't expect illegal religious bigotry to be so acceptable. Excerpts: Article VI of the Constitution prohibits a religious test from being imposed on nominees to public office. … Continue reading Secular Bigotry
Katrina and Social Security Reform
These two topic shouldn't go together, but if the Angry Left can combine hurricanes and racism, then I can combine hurricanes and Social Security reform. 😛 Ted Kennedy, liberal stalwarth, said recently, "what the heck is a stalwarth? Did you misspell 'stalworth'? What kind of cheesy website are you running?" Then he said, "What the … Continue reading Katrina and Social Security Reform
Ill Wind May Not Blow to the Whitehouse
Will Hurricane Katrina spell the end of George Bush's Presidency? Almost certainly yes, with a few caveats. 😛 As the full horror of Hurricane Katrina sinks in, thousands of desperate columnists are asking if this is the end of George Bush's presidency. The answer is almost certainly yes, provided that every copy of the US … Continue reading Ill Wind May Not Blow to the Whitehouse
Evolving Tactics
Diversity. Inclusion. OpinionJournal makes the point that conservatives are using tools normally reserved for liberals: But on a variety of fronts conservatives are using arguments and tactics heretofore under patent protection by the left, including pushing for activist judges (with four decades of liberal jurisprudence on the books, the left's best hope is judges who … Continue reading Evolving Tactics
Didn't Change Mind; Still Dislike the Left
A recent visitor took umbrage with with my Religious Linkage for Monday post last week. Part of that post was a Worldnet article called "10 Reasons I've Grown to Despise the Left." The visitor disagreed with the post and cited all sorts of things wrong with right wingers. I threw a penalty flag in my … Continue reading Didn't Change Mind; Still Dislike the Left
Religious Linkage for Monday
I kept waiting for Monday to let up; doesn't look like it's going to happen. So instead of thought-provoking commentary, here's a couple of interrelated links: 10 reasons I've grown to despise the Left ...and why you should, too Yeah, I know it's written in an inflammatory way, but look at the list, especially if … Continue reading Religious Linkage for Monday
Baptizing Dead Babies
If you're a proponent of abortion, one of the beliefs you must have is that no baby actually exists; at best, it's a lump of tissue. I've heard many opinions on exactly when life begins, from conception to the first cell division to the first heartbeat to out-of-womb viability all the way to birth. I'll … Continue reading Baptizing Dead Babies
Progressive Christianity
I'm convinced the liberal left is working on a new tactic - to claim christianity for themselves. That's right, if you believe in the right to have an abortion, they're working on scripture interpretation to support it. Gay marriage? They push a "God is Love" approach that allows homosexuality and completely skip over the "homosexuality … Continue reading Progressive Christianity
John Roberts Replaces Karl Rove
What happened to all the Karl Rove stories? Karl Rove go *poof* as the news media gears up to oppose John Roberts for the Supreme Court. The Karl Rove stories were just like the Tom DeLay stories. There was no meat to them, no substance, just media frenzy looking for something to damage Bush. The … Continue reading John Roberts Replaces Karl Rove
A Liberal Media
I have trouble sympathizing with Bill Clinton. 😛 WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Clinton, defending his senator-wife's statements on abortion, said Wednesday that Democrats are held to a double standard. The comment came during remarks to Campus Progress, a left-leaning student group. He said young people in his party should speak directly to conservative voters. … Continue reading A Liberal Media
A Liberal Education
In case you wondered if our children are being given an ultra-liberal education using your tax dollars, wonder no more. The National Education Association (NEA) - or as they're known in Texas, the Texas Classroom Teachers Association (TCTA) - has called on Bush to withdraw from Iraq, give up on the Central American Free Trade … Continue reading A Liberal Education
More on Karl Rove
OpinionJournal has more on the Karl Rove non-story from yesterday. Besides the fact that no laws were broken, this is what Karl Rove did: For Mr. Rove is turning out to be the real "whistleblower" in this whole sorry pseudo-scandal. He's the one who warned Time's Matthew Cooper and other reporters to be wary of … Continue reading More on Karl Rove
Karl Rove and Valerie Plame
First, let's get the obvious out of the way: the media explosion about Karl Rove's involvement with the Valerie Plame outing isn't about some sort of justice. Karl Rove has been effective, the liberals want to take him down. They found something they think will stick. First of all, I don't think a crime was … Continue reading Karl Rove and Valerie Plame
Appraisal Cap Progress, HB 1984
Dwayne Bohac, Texas state representative and Appraisalcap.com supporter is making progress in capping appraisals. He introduced Texas House Bill HB 1984 that will show each homeowner how their property taxes have risen in the last 5 years. It's the first step to making this "taxation creep" apparent to taxpayers. It's a good first step. By … Continue reading Appraisal Cap Progress, HB 1984
The Roe Effect
OpinionJournal points out how the issue of abortion has given Republicans winning elections ever since Roe v Wade. After that decision, the Republicans took the pro-life side in 1980, and the Democrats took the pro-choice side. Every presidential and vice-presidential nomination since then has voted their party line. Since then, Republican have taken the Senate, … Continue reading The Roe Effect
Let the Political Fighting Begin
A vacancy on the Supreme Court: WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court and a moderate conservative who often cast the key decisive vote, announced her retirement on Friday, setting the stage for a major political battle over her successor. The battle lines have been drawn for … Continue reading Let the Political Fighting Begin
Ten Commandments
The Supreme Court made their schizophrenic ruling regarding placement of the Ten Commandments. Instead of making it a black and white issue, now you have to determine whether the placement is inside or outside or on of off government property, and then determine how religious or historical the monument is. Another ten years to sort … Continue reading Ten Commandments
Build a Hotel, Tear Down Justice Souter's Home
This is brilliant. Last week, the Supreme Court trampled the 5th Amendment, saying cities can confiscate private property if it leads to more tax revenue. In other words, anything the government wants to confiscate, it can, as long as it has a slick marketing campaign. So today, developer Logan Darrow Clements filed a request to … Continue reading Build a Hotel, Tear Down Justice Souter's Home
Land Siezure
More on yesterday's post that allows the government to sieze property for nearly any reason now, Mud-n-Phud has compiled a list of property about to be siezed and the blogs that cover them.
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Tax Revenue
The Supreme Court approved, by a 5-4 margin, to water down seriously the 5th Amendment. No longer does the government have to prove a "public use" to confiscate property. Now it just has to develop a slick marketing campaign to prove that "well, the public would have wanted this anyway." What I find interesting is … Continue reading Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Tax Revenue
Kerry's Form 180
Just in time for last year's election, John Kerry has finally signed his Form 180, releasing his military records. Powerline has the scoop. At least, I think they're released. I wonder what Kerry didn't want us to know last November?
Seeing Red
Peggy Noonan has a great article today - how recent comments from Howard Dean and Hillary Clinton alienate Americans. Peggy points out that throughout America, Republicans are friends with Democrats and Democrats are friends with Republicans, and while they differ on issues, they often are polite and respectful to each other. In Washington, though, they … Continue reading Seeing Red
A World Where Every Child is Wanted
One way to do that is to abort all the unwanted children. Rather than encourage new ways to love and care for children in our society, Peter Durkin says we should encourage birth control so "every child is wanted, cared for and loved." I don't have any objection to that, and it sounds good on … Continue reading A World Where Every Child is Wanted
Military Ruins Memorial Day for Everyone
BlameBush is on a roll; it's the funniest piece I've read in a long time. The fact is that with the exception of military recruiters, military leadership, military policy, military bases, military parades, military bands, military ships, military weapons, military uniforms, military haircuts, and all forms of military symbolism, it is the left that truly … Continue reading Military Ruins Memorial Day for Everyone
Metro Bleeding
Just for the record, I voted against the light rail, the toy train. Not because I'm against light rail, but because this goofy little train doesn't go anywhere. Then Metro made a goofy choice - they cancelled bus routes, trying to force people onto train routes instead. How did the people respond? By not riding, … Continue reading Metro Bleeding
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 … Continue reading Anger at McCain over Judges
Howard Dean on DeLay, Bin Laden
Howard Dean, Dec 19, 2003 on Osama bin Laden: "I've resisted pronouncing a sentence before guilt is found," Dean said. "I still have this old-fashioned notion that even with people like Osama, who is very likely to be found guilty, we should do our best not to, in positions of executive power, not to prejudge … Continue reading Howard Dean on DeLay, Bin Laden
Today's Topic
I haven't decided on my topic today. I've narrowed it down to the following two choices. Got an opinion n either one? A discussion on inner-city poor people. A fresh look at how mothers view pregnancy vs. marriage. Interesting how some view pregnancy as completely unrelated to marriage. Or Rent-a-midget.
Working Class
Slate.com questions whether Bush supporters are insane. They point out that the wealth of the working class is shrinking. While the Democrats run on platforms that say they will help, the working class votes Republican anyway. The working class's refusal to synchronize its politics with its economic interests is one of the enduring puzzles of … Continue reading Working Class
The Rise of Hate Radio
Satire, wit, political commentary... I am most amused this morning with the "The Rise of Hate Radio" article at "BlameBush!" Don't let the name of the website scare you away - it's fiercely conservative but full of satire, pretending to blame Bush for all the world's ills, possibly including hair loss and people who talk … Continue reading The Rise of Hate Radio
Tax-n-Spend Defeated by CLOUT
Heh. The election this weekend in Friendswood is over. Mayor Kim Brizendine endorsed his wife Kitten Brizendine and Lonnie Moffit. They were soundly defeated by nobodies John LeCour and Chris Peden, who entered the race solely on the appraisal cap issue. The nobodies, endorsed by C.L.O.U.T., handily won by a 2:1 margin. Trounced the tax-n-spenders, … Continue reading Tax-n-Spend Defeated by CLOUT
Justice Sunday
The news was agog over faith and politics mixing this weekend on "Justice Sunday." I sort of heard it was coming, but I paid little attention. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was scheduled to speak, and the news media dredged up every voice they could find to say that it was wrong to mix religion … Continue reading Justice Sunday
Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Fred Hill gutted the last remaining property tax relief bill today, removing all the teeth to make it a harmless bill. It doesn't matter now if they pass it, the bill doesn't actually do anything. They'll probably pass it and claim some sort of credit when they run for re-election. Don't fall for it. Lonestar … Continue reading Appraisal Tax Relief Bill Gutted
Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
What amazes me about all the news stories concerning the theology of Pope Benedict XVI is how unhappy they are with the selection. The Pope won't be approving gay marriage or abortion, and that seems to annoy the liberals. Yesterday, the liberal media pointed out that the new Pope was once part of the Nazi … Continue reading Pope Benedict XVI Annoys Liberals
Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
Ah, now I know where I had heard Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger's name before he became Pope Benedict XVI. Ratzinger denounced politicians that claimed to be Catholic but voted pro-choice, calling it a "grave sin." As a result, many Catholics swung their vote from Kerry to Bush. Dang that Karl Rove! It was all a secret … Continue reading Pope Benedict & Karl Rove
36 Rinos
36 Rinos (Republicans in Name Only) voted in the Texas House not to even discuss the appraisal cap. Killed it. People that signed on to a party platform that they were for lower taxes. I hear on the news today that these Republicans are nervous; killing this bill did not sit well with conservative voters. … Continue reading 36 Rinos
Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Lone Star Times has the recap of yesterday's stunning defeat of the appraisal cap bill. 36 Republicans voted against us; the House was "whooping" with delight. Basically, instead of voting on the measure, they added an amendment that deleted all the words, then passed the amendment without debate. Here's the full transcript of the Texas … Continue reading Appraisal Cap Defeat – The Morning After
Campaigning for Fred Hill's Defeat
Texas Representative Fred Hill, R-Richardson, has killed the Appraisal Cap bill HJR-35 today before the debate even began. "The time to kill a snake is when you've got the hoe in your hand," said Rep. Fred Hill, R-Richardson, who has ardently opposed the measure to reduce the limit on how much property tax values can … Continue reading Campaigning for Fred Hill's Defeat
Tom Delay's Ethics
The New York Times and Washington Post have been relentless on attacking Tom DeLay lately on a variety of ethics charges. Now, I'm all in favor of removing unethical politicians when their heads get too big, but is that what's happening here? The National Review gives a rundown on the charges and asks if they're … Continue reading Tom Delay's Ethics
Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Today's OpinionJournal focused in on something that was niggling at me, and now I know what it is. On all the TV stations, we're getting round the clock Pope coverage. Where were all these people when the Pope was alive? Even in the current coverage of how the Pope helped bring down communism, most of … Continue reading Where Was the Media When the Pope Was Alive?
Ethics and Politics
Here's a pop quiz. Why is the media interested in ethics questions about Tom Delay, but not Hillary Clinton or Nancy Pelosi or Charles Schumer? Take your time, no hurry.
Poland Wanted God
I was a bit on the young side to remember Pope John Paul's visit to Poland. Well, ok, I was 17, not too young, but I was focused on getting a tan and what I was going to do Saturday night. I wasn't focused on world politics at the time. I remember when he was … Continue reading Poland Wanted God
Dueling City Propositions
Yesterday, the 1st Court of Appeals heard arguments about Houston's conflicting Proposition 1 and Proposition 2. Here's the recap: Houston votors gethered enough petitions to force a city-wide vote on a proposition to cap the growth of city government. The city didn't like it, but eventually gave in and listed it on the ballot as … Continue reading Dueling City Propositions
Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Oops, somebody slipped. I suspect the gay and lesbian agenda wanted this to remain quiet so they'd have a better chance of defeating it. Now it's public - Representative Warren Chisum of Pampa has filed a resolution banning gay marriage in Texas. Not that gays ever had a chance in Texas. Too many rednecks. Too … Continue reading Texas Amendment to Ban Gay Marriage
Terri Schiavo is Dead
After 13 days without food, Terri Schiavo died today at the age of 41. My prayers are with Terri's parents who gave a good fight to try to save their daughter's life. And I condemn her "husband;" he used the "sanctity of marriage" screen for his decision while already engaged in an adulterous affair, and … Continue reading Terri Schiavo is Dead
Alone in a Crowd
I saw a car the other night on the way to church. On the left side of the car was a bumper sticker, "I am a Pro-Life Democrat, http://www.democratsforlife.org ." On the right side of the car was a yellow ribbon with the words "Support Our Troops, Freedom Isn't Free." And I'm looking at this … Continue reading Alone in a Crowd
Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
Harvard student Joe Ford, who suffers from cerebral palsy, has written an excellent article on Terri Schaivo's case. Joe is somewhat irritated that a doctor once tried to put him out of his misery, too. “Misery can only be removed from the world by painless extermination of the miserable.†—a Nazi writer quoted by Robert … Continue reading Bigotry and the Murder of Terri Schiavo
Appraisal Cap inTexas House
Closer and closer... step by step... HB 784 / HJR 35 is approaching the Texas House floor for a vote, possibly on Wednesday, according to Dwayne Bohac of Appraisalcap.com. If the vote fails, then taxes will continue going up 10% a year; my taxes already exceed my mortgage payment, in a dozen years or so, … Continue reading Appraisal Cap inTexas House
Abortion Rights for Children
A man impregnates a 14 year old. The man's mother poses as the girl's grandmother to sneak her out of school to an abortion clinic. The girl's mother finds out and tries to stop the abortion. What should the police do? Charge the man with statutory rape? Charge the so-called grandmother with kidnapping? Or arrest … Continue reading Abortion Rights for Children
Terri's Laws
I'm not going to rehash the arguments over the court decisions to let Terri Schiavo die. Like it or not, most of the court decisions were upholding the US laws, something we really want the courts to do. It's a shame our laws cannot accomodate a mother that wants to care for her damaged child. … Continue reading Terri's Laws
Supreme Court Turns Down Schiavo Case
Terri Schiavo will be dead within the week. May God have mercy on us.
When the Law is Wrong
I added a new blog to my blogroll this morning, The Wittenberg Gate, "Applying the Scriptures to every sphere of life." That's the journey I'm on right now - I don't want to just study. I want to apply God's Word. The author Dory has written a terrific article called When the Law is Wrong. … Continue reading When the Law is Wrong
Fallen in Love with Death
Peggy Noonan in OpinionJournal this morning expresses the confusion I'm familiar with. Why are those so eager to see Terri Schaivo dead? Excepts: God made the world or he didn't. God made you or he didn't. If he did, your little human life is, and has been, touched by the divine. If this is true, … Continue reading Fallen in Love with Death
Appraisal Cap for Texans
Urgent news from C.L.O.U.T. - the long-awaited appraisal cap bill is coming to the Texas house floor tomorrow. Call your representative now. The schedule has changed! HJR 35 comes to a floor vote Wednesday - March 22nd. So you have to call Austin today! Make your voice heard! Here's the bottom line: If we can … Continue reading Appraisal Cap for Texans
Culture of Life
One of the longest and largest threads here on Chasing the Wind is the post I made about Terri Schiavo. It's attracted many, many visitors posting for the first time. I suspect it's because I originally misspelled her name as Terry Schiavo until some left-wing loonie made a snide comment that right wing people can't … Continue reading Culture of Life
Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Kofi Annan wants to make the following changes at the United Nations: UNITED NATIONS, March 19 -- Secretary General Kofi Annan on Monday will propose establishing new rules for the use of military force, adopting a tough anti-terrorism treaty that would punish suicide bombers, and overhauling the United Nation's discredited human rights commission, according to … Continue reading Kofi Annan Gets Tough
Restricting Senate Filibusters
NY Times, January 1, 1995 NY Times, March 6, 2005 In the last session of Congress, the Republican minority invoked an endless string of filibusters to frustrate the will of the majority. This relentless abuse of a time-honored Senate tradition so disgusted Senator Tom Harkin, a Democrat from Iowa, that he is now willing to … Continue reading Restricting Senate Filibusters
Radical Heteronormative People
Ben Shapiro declares himself to be a radical heteronormative person: Last week, actress Jada Pinkett Smith won an award from the Harvard Foundation for Intercultural and Race Relations. During her acceptance speech, she told women in the audience, "you can have it all -- a loving man, devoted husband, loving children, a fabulous career … … Continue reading Radical Heteronormative People
Rolling Stone on MoveOn.org
Rolling Stone points out the MoveOn.org's far left agenda hurts the Democrats more than it helps: They signed up 500,000 supporters with an Internet petition -- but Bill Clinton still got impeached. They organized 6,000 candlelight vigils worldwide -- but the U.S. still invaded Iraq. They raised $60 million from 500,000 donors to air countless … Continue reading Rolling Stone on MoveOn.org
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