Supporters of the nefarious Planned Parenthood claim they provide more than abortion services, like mammograms. Too bad nobody said that to staffers at 30 different Planned Parenthood facilities:
Planned Parenthood gets $350 million in taxpayer funding every year, and they are apparently willing to hold onto that money any way they can, even lying about they provide. I can't say I'm surprised.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Monday, March 28, 2011
What's Going On In Libya?
When it comes to Libya, I either hear people crying hysterically for intervention or crying hysterically for non-intervention, when what I would like to hear, I mean really like to hear, is who the hell is fighting the Qaddafi regime. It doesn't matter if it's Sarah Palin or Ron Paul, Michael Reagan or Justin Amash, their calls for action do nothing but frustrate me, as none of them seem to know who is fighting whom over there.
Every search I conduct on the Internet results in little (if any) info on just what the opposition over there consists of. One piece which addresses the identity of the opposition, though, comes from Byron York of The Washington Examiner, which focuses on one leader who previously defended the Taliban against our troops in Afghanistan, and claimed to have recruited 25 jihadists to fight our troops in Iraq. The piece also focuses on the group this leader is said to be a member of, and its relationship with al-Qaeda.
Whether groups like the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group make up the whole or even most of the opposition to Qaddafi is still not known for sure, but the evidence presented by Mr. York is disturbing. Thanks to President Obama, we are now involved in the situation in Libya, and it's quite possible we're helping forces out there who not only may be far worse than Qaddafi ever was, but who may have fought and killed our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11. That's unacceptable to me if such is the case.
It's bad enough President Obama has been a worthless Commander-in-Chief (I keep thinking of what I read about how Jimmy Carter did during a hostage crisis in Iran), but the mess he's in is going to get worse if it turns out radical Islamists in Libya are getting assistance from us.
Every search I conduct on the Internet results in little (if any) info on just what the opposition over there consists of. One piece which addresses the identity of the opposition, though, comes from Byron York of The Washington Examiner, which focuses on one leader who previously defended the Taliban against our troops in Afghanistan, and claimed to have recruited 25 jihadists to fight our troops in Iraq. The piece also focuses on the group this leader is said to be a member of, and its relationship with al-Qaeda.
Whether groups like the Libyan Islamic Fighting Group make up the whole or even most of the opposition to Qaddafi is still not known for sure, but the evidence presented by Mr. York is disturbing. Thanks to President Obama, we are now involved in the situation in Libya, and it's quite possible we're helping forces out there who not only may be far worse than Qaddafi ever was, but who may have fought and killed our troops in Afghanistan and Iraq after 9/11. That's unacceptable to me if such is the case.
It's bad enough President Obama has been a worthless Commander-in-Chief (I keep thinking of what I read about how Jimmy Carter did during a hostage crisis in Iran), but the mess he's in is going to get worse if it turns out radical Islamists in Libya are getting assistance from us.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Act! For America (Episode Six)
Here's the latest episode from Act! For America's new television program:
The guest in this episode is Dr. Tawfik Hawid, and the discussion is on the need for the genuine reformation of Islam. There is also featured in the episode a story on the couple who began the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of the organization.
The guest in this episode is Dr. Tawfik Hawid, and the discussion is on the need for the genuine reformation of Islam. There is also featured in the episode a story on the couple who began the Nashville, Tennessee chapter of the organization.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Good news for Rifqa's rescuers
If you're not familiar with the story of Rifqa Bary, an 18-year old Muslim convert to Christianity, Pamela Geller has been covering her harrowing story from the beginning at Atlas Shrugs, and in her latest blog post about Rifqa, Ms. Geller wrote of good news involving the people who helped rescue her from her family.
Ms. Geller reports the people who helped Rifqa will not be facing criminal charges for helping her, thank God. The only battle still being waged in regards to Rifqa that I know of involves a $10 million dollar lawsuit filed by the lawyer for Rifqa's parents against Ms. Geller.
For once, radical Islam has been dealt a defeat, and I'm very thankful for the good news. God bless and keep Rifqa Bary and her rescuers.
Ms. Geller reports the people who helped Rifqa will not be facing criminal charges for helping her, thank God. The only battle still being waged in regards to Rifqa that I know of involves a $10 million dollar lawsuit filed by the lawyer for Rifqa's parents against Ms. Geller.
For once, radical Islam has been dealt a defeat, and I'm very thankful for the good news. God bless and keep Rifqa Bary and her rescuers.
As Strange As It Can Get
When you have the bureaucracy which oversees website domains on the Internet presenting a new domain designed specifically for pornographic websites, and you have not only religious groups, but also pornographers standing in opposition, the title of this blog post is as adequate a description as can be!
The Blaze has the story out on the opposition to the new domains:
Well, it's interesting to say the least, and I can't say I know what to make of all this. What say you?
The Blaze has the story out on the opposition to the new domains:
Religious groups argue that giving adult websites their own corner of the Internet legitimizes the content.
Pornographers worry it will ghettoize their sites. Although it’s meant to be voluntary, they fear governments could try to mandate the domain’s use, so that pornographic content is more easily blocked.There's no specifics given in the article as to what these religious groups are, and the only group associated with the pornographers mentioned is known as the Free Speech Coalition, but it is interesting to see this opposition. It's also interesting to read about the main proponent of the new domains, primarily because the man in question would stand to make quite a bit of money from it:
ICM Registry and its CEO, Stuart Lawley, who has led the fight for ICANN’s approval of “.xxx,“ stand to profit handsomely from the rollout of ”.xxx” websites – because he will be in charge of collecting fees for the use of the new domains.$60 a year for each domain name (when domain names are said to be no more than $10 a year), and half a million such names expected to be purchased; no wonder this man is in favor of the new domains.
Well, it's interesting to say the least, and I can't say I know what to make of all this. What say you?
Ohhhhh Brother No. 35: Amtrak Smamtrak
Yesterday, as reported by The Daily Caller, a ceremony was held in Wilmington, Delaware, where an Amtrak train station was renamed in honor of our current Vice President, Joe Biden.
The CEO of Amtrak, Joe Boardman, made his way to Wilmington by train, and all was right with the world, it would seem. Except the train he was riding was stuck in Baltimore. In the end, as the article continues, Boardman had to take a car to get to the ceremony.
Ohhhhh brother!
I must say, this couldn't have turned out better (or funnier!) if the Vice President, the gaffe master himself, had unwittingly caused the delay! Considering the Vice President has been a strong proponent of funding for Amtrak and high-speed rail, I can't think of a better event for this funny story to be connected to than a ceremonial renaming of a stimulus-funded train station after Joe Biden.
The CEO of Amtrak, Joe Boardman, made his way to Wilmington by train, and all was right with the world, it would seem. Except the train he was riding was stuck in Baltimore. In the end, as the article continues, Boardman had to take a car to get to the ceremony.
Ohhhhh brother!
I must say, this couldn't have turned out better (or funnier!) if the Vice President, the gaffe master himself, had unwittingly caused the delay! Considering the Vice President has been a strong proponent of funding for Amtrak and high-speed rail, I can't think of a better event for this funny story to be connected to than a ceremonial renaming of a stimulus-funded train station after Joe Biden.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Thursday, March 17, 2011
On this occasion...
...I couldn't think of a better way to say happy St. Patrick's Day to all of you, including those of you with a little Irish or a little luck o’ the Irish, than with a greeting from Jeff Dunham and his friend, Bubba J:
Tá Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona libh go léir!
Tá Lá Fhéile Pádraig Shona libh go léir!
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Act! For America
For those who may not know, the organization Act! For America has begun its own television program. So far, five episodes have been aired, and here is the fifth episode:
The episode features Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy, looks at what Sharia law is all about, and the efforts to stop the Ground Zero mosque. You can see the first four episodes here (1, 2, 3, 4), as well as the organization's YouTube channel, and here's also an introduction from Brigitte Gabriel if you're not familiar with Act! For America:
The episode features Frank Gaffney of the Center for Security Policy, looks at what Sharia law is all about, and the efforts to stop the Ground Zero mosque. You can see the first four episodes here (1, 2, 3, 4), as well as the organization's YouTube channel, and here's also an introduction from Brigitte Gabriel if you're not familiar with Act! For America:
Grassroots News Minute (Mar. 11th)
If you haven't been to the NRA's Annual Meetings and Exhibits, you gotta be there! Acres of guns and tens of thousands of like-minded people who believe in our rights as stated in the Second Amendment to the Constitution; it's always worth the trip!
Saturday, March 12, 2011
A Part-time Monk
I read this story at The Blaze, and I thought I was sacrificing for Lent!
An Illinois man named J. Wilson has resolved to give everything up except water and a special kind of beer during Lent, and no, this isn't some kind of stunt, but something he has been looking into and has been consulting with his pastor on.
The story mentions his interest in an alcoholic brew which was used by monks in ancient times, described as “liquid bread”. He also has been documenting his experience at this blog.
Considering the potential health risk from not eating any food between now and Easter, I hope he will be alright. I further hope he succeeds, and that he doesn't forget what the purpose of Lent is for.
An Illinois man named J. Wilson has resolved to give everything up except water and a special kind of beer during Lent, and no, this isn't some kind of stunt, but something he has been looking into and has been consulting with his pastor on.
The story mentions his interest in an alcoholic brew which was used by monks in ancient times, described as “liquid bread”. He also has been documenting his experience at this blog.
Considering the potential health risk from not eating any food between now and Easter, I hope he will be alright. I further hope he succeeds, and that he doesn't forget what the purpose of Lent is for.
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Ash Wednesday
Today marks the beginning of Lent, and prior to becoming a Lutheran, I knew just about nothing when it came to Lent, or what this day is supposed to be about. It's amazing how little they are taught in some Christian denominations.
And for this year, I have given up something during Lent; no, in the case of Lutherans, it's not a requirement (in case you were wondering). Hopefully, it won't become a shallow thing on my part.
It's a shame I didn't learn about Ash Wednesday and Lent sooner.
And for this year, I have given up something during Lent; no, in the case of Lutherans, it's not a requirement (in case you were wondering). Hopefully, it won't become a shallow thing on my part.
It's a shame I didn't learn about Ash Wednesday and Lent sooner.
Now Isn't That Interesting, Chapter 39
So, after all the campaigning Barack Obama did on behalf of overhauling the health care system in favor of government-run care, it turned out he's given several hundred waivers to companies and organizations, sparing them from having to participate in this overhaul. How interesting, but it gets better.
Matthew Boyle, writing at The Daily Caller, notes what has happened since Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan began looking into the process of these waiver selections:
I was under the impression that ObamaCare was such a great thing! I mean, after all, this was the issue the President staked the success and legacy of his administration on, so why all the waivers? And why nearly three hundred of them to labor unions? It might be because the labor unions already have such a sweet deal with their health plans, but isn't ObamaCare the best thing for everybody?
I guess ObamaCare isn't all it's cracked up to be, is it? I guess the labor unions, because they're in tight with the President, got off lucky, didn't they? Isn't that interesting.
Matthew Boyle, writing at The Daily Caller, notes what has happened since Congressman Fred Upton of Michigan began looking into the process of these waiver selections:
In fact, since Upton first requested documentation from Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius in late January, the administration has issued 307 more Obamacare waivers, 47 of which for labor unions.Mr. Boyle also notes of the total 1,040 waivers given so far, 269 have gone to labor unions. Now isn't that interesting.
I was under the impression that ObamaCare was such a great thing! I mean, after all, this was the issue the President staked the success and legacy of his administration on, so why all the waivers? And why nearly three hundred of them to labor unions? It might be because the labor unions already have such a sweet deal with their health plans, but isn't ObamaCare the best thing for everybody?
I guess ObamaCare isn't all it's cracked up to be, is it? I guess the labor unions, because they're in tight with the President, got off lucky, didn't they? Isn't that interesting.
Who's Really Hurting The Middle Class?
The argument of the unions in their battles with state legislatures in three states can be summed up perhaps in one simple claim: the government is hurting the middle class.
What I find interesting about the whole thing, especially in regards to Wisconsin and Ohio, is the fact these states are in dire financial straits, and they need to cut their budgets. They are broke, and they need to cut the spending; it's that simple. The public employee unions, on the other hand (the fat cat leaders, I should say), don't really care about the budgetary problems. They care only about their own nest eggs and the power they have through collective bargaining.
So what is the state of Wisconsin, for instance, supposed to do, just keep spending and hope it'll all turn out okay? Thankfully, Governor Scott Walker is doing nothing of the kind, but because of the standoff engineered by the unions, he is forced to layoff state employees. I guess if it's beneficial to the cause of the fat cat labels, the layoff of public employees is an okay thing, is that it?
Naturally, the unions will spin that around and portray it as the middle class suffering from all this, but I ask you, what's the alternative? Raise taxes? Increase rates for public services? Push all of this onto the local governments and let them deal with it? Just because the union fat cats want to continue receiving the huge salaries and pensions they get from the state, that the state can no longer afford?
Who's really hurting the middle class here? Do you wonder now why I despise the unions?
What I find interesting about the whole thing, especially in regards to Wisconsin and Ohio, is the fact these states are in dire financial straits, and they need to cut their budgets. They are broke, and they need to cut the spending; it's that simple. The public employee unions, on the other hand (the fat cat leaders, I should say), don't really care about the budgetary problems. They care only about their own nest eggs and the power they have through collective bargaining.
So what is the state of Wisconsin, for instance, supposed to do, just keep spending and hope it'll all turn out okay? Thankfully, Governor Scott Walker is doing nothing of the kind, but because of the standoff engineered by the unions, he is forced to layoff state employees. I guess if it's beneficial to the cause of the fat cat labels, the layoff of public employees is an okay thing, is that it?
Naturally, the unions will spin that around and portray it as the middle class suffering from all this, but I ask you, what's the alternative? Raise taxes? Increase rates for public services? Push all of this onto the local governments and let them deal with it? Just because the union fat cats want to continue receiving the huge salaries and pensions they get from the state, that the state can no longer afford?
Who's really hurting the middle class here? Do you wonder now why I despise the unions?
Sunday, March 6, 2011
175 Years Ago Today,
Over 180 men gave their lives at an old mission-turned-fort known as the Alamo, fighting for the independence of Texas against thousands of Mexican soldiers under the personal command of the ruling dictator Santa Anna, ending a siege which lasted thirteen days.
The day after the siege began, the commander of the Alamo garrison, Colonel William Barret Travis, sent a letter asking for help. What was eloquently written that day in 1836 has never been forgotten:
Very little is known of the men who fought there, which included the legendary Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie (even the number of men who were there is not known with absolute certainty), but their courage and sacrifice gave Sam Houston the time he needed to train an army to fight and defeat Santa Anna, thus securing independence for Texas.
Writing for the great John Wayne film The Alamo, screenwriter James Edward Grant wrote the following words for Sam Houston, “I hope they remember. I hope Texas remembers.” May we always remember.
The day after the siege began, the commander of the Alamo garrison, Colonel William Barret Travis, sent a letter asking for help. What was eloquently written that day in 1836 has never been forgotten:
Very little is known of the men who fought there, which included the legendary Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie (even the number of men who were there is not known with absolute certainty), but their courage and sacrifice gave Sam Houston the time he needed to train an army to fight and defeat Santa Anna, thus securing independence for Texas.
Writing for the great John Wayne film The Alamo, screenwriter James Edward Grant wrote the following words for Sam Houston, “I hope they remember. I hope Texas remembers.” May we always remember.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Marlin Stutzman: “stop worrying about politics”
This past Monday, my Congressman, Marlin Stutzman, spoke on the ABC News webcast Top Line about the battle over budget cuts in the House:
Note to Jonathan Karl: It's not Fort Wayne, it's Howe, Indiana! Anyway, what the Congressman was spot on. The goal here is trying to stop the spending and shrink the size of government, not playing politics. I certainly hope enough Republicans in the House (and the Senate) will remember that, or face, as Congressman Stutzman noted, “the political wrath of the American people”.
Election Day isn't too far away.
Note to Jonathan Karl: It's not Fort Wayne, it's Howe, Indiana! Anyway, what the Congressman was spot on. The goal here is trying to stop the spending and shrink the size of government, not playing politics. I certainly hope enough Republicans in the House (and the Senate) will remember that, or face, as Congressman Stutzman noted, “the political wrath of the American people”.
Election Day isn't too far away.
Chutzpah in Harlem
WPIX out of New York had this story about a play on 9/11 not being performed in Harlem due to who was promoting this particular venue:
Something about the people behind the Ground Zero mosque promoting a performance of a play about the victims of 9/11 smacks of what the Jews would call chutzpah, in my opinion. Pamela Geller, who was interviewed in the video, has more at Atlas Shrugs.
Something about the people behind the Ground Zero mosque promoting a performance of a play about the victims of 9/11 smacks of what the Jews would call chutzpah, in my opinion. Pamela Geller, who was interviewed in the video, has more at Atlas Shrugs.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Another Reason To Love Capitalism
So a girl finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her, he leaves and also leaves behind his stuff, so what does the girl do? She sells them on eBay using quite an alluring marketing strategy!
A girl from Florida known as Taylor has been selling her ex's stuff online, and she's been modeling the stuff (clothes, so far) through poses featuring little clothing on her at all. This ended up getting the attention of national news, including an article in the New York Post. She has since set up a website with a wonderfully fitting name.
I've read the article, visited the site (how could I resist?) and saw the items currently up for sale (pricey, but not too high), and I say kudos to Taylor. I'm glad she's moving forward from her break-up with the idiot (he must have been an idiot judging by what I've seen on the website!), I think it's poetic justice she is selling her ex's stuff, it's brilliant marketing on her part to sell them the way she has, and I hope this sexy young woman makes a boatload of cash with her enterprise!
Oh yeah, I love capitalism.
A girl from Florida known as Taylor has been selling her ex's stuff online, and she's been modeling the stuff (clothes, so far) through poses featuring little clothing on her at all. This ended up getting the attention of national news, including an article in the New York Post. She has since set up a website with a wonderfully fitting name.
I've read the article, visited the site (how could I resist?) and saw the items currently up for sale (pricey, but not too high), and I say kudos to Taylor. I'm glad she's moving forward from her break-up with the idiot (he must have been an idiot judging by what I've seen on the website!), I think it's poetic justice she is selling her ex's stuff, it's brilliant marketing on her part to sell them the way she has, and I hope this sexy young woman makes a boatload of cash with her enterprise!
Oh yeah, I love capitalism.
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