Archive for July, 2008

Greatest

Monday, July 7th, 2008

On the Fourth of July, Independence Day we stop to mark the birthday of the greatest enterprise of freedom in human history. Read Craig Smith's appraisal.While we must work to resist the encroachments of the ever burgeoning nanny-state that the collectivists would have us live under, we must recognize ...

Watch what you eat

Saturday, July 5th, 2008

This is a pretty good illustration by Larry Wright.  Click the pic for the full version.

Right makes might (and believability)

Thursday, July 3rd, 2008

Both are important to compelling social or political commentary and discussion. Unfortunately, in the "blogosphere", too many provide plenty of passion but very little credible fact. That's why we ask our contributors to be sure to provide appropriate attribution and to check their facts. Also to keep their passion focused on ...

What is a wiggle?

Tuesday, July 1st, 2008

Barack Obama's speech on patriotism was just right and reflects the attitudes of millions of Americans.  Dissent is one expression of patriotism.  The right seems to think patriotism is limited to flag waving and jingoism combined with intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. Of course the right takes General ...