Where, oh where, are those moderate Muslims we all yearn for? Here. Although, to tell the truth, there’s nothing so very “moderate” about these particular moderates; they are radical as far as Islam is concerned. And they are among the … Continue reading →
This election campaign promises to be a long one. But in some ways it’s rather short—short as opposed to tall, that is. I may in fact be the first to point out that this campaign is distinguished by a bunch … Continue reading →
Feel free to take a look around. And let me know if you have any comments/criticisms/observations/questions about the new site.
Continue reading →John McCain was once a media darling. The last time he ran for President, long ago and far away in 2000, the press couldn’t restrain itself from slobbering over him. Slobbering? Don’t blame me, it’s not my word. No lesser … Continue reading →
After wrestling with the transfer from my old site to here, I identify all too strongly with this You Tube video on middle ages (or perhaps middle-aged) tech support. Whichever side of the tech divide you’re on—the puzzled questioner or … Continue reading →
Yesterday I wrote about those who purposely place children’s lives in jeopardy in war. But children and young people also die accidently, and not only in war. Witness the twin tragedies two schools have just endured. This morning a bus … Continue reading →
Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. I did have a post up earlier today announcing my official move to the new blog site. But now I get to say “never mind”–at least for now. My tech support has just … Continue reading →
We’re having one of those wretched winter storms in the far northeast, giving those of you who are not living here the opportunity to crow and tell me how much nicer it is where you are. Be my guest. I … Continue reading →
[Part I, “saving them,” is here.] Children are the future of any society. This makes them a double-edged sword: since most cultures are devoted to the protection and nurturance of their own children, most societies are uniquely vulnerable when those … Continue reading →
The Squad’s new podcast uses the Oscars as a springboard to ponder the influence the movies have had on culture, sexuality, politics, and our perception of history. This segues into a consideration of abortion on demand’s effect on society and … Continue reading →
Surprise, surprise–the course of designing a new blog never did run smooth (I’m still feeling a trifle Shakespearean, I guess). There’ll be a bit of a delay with the new blog‘s official grand opening while I iron out (or attempt … Continue reading →
I heard the news with surprise on the radio: the Bush administration has announced that the US will participate in talks with Iran and Syria. That seemed awfully odd to me, given the administration’s previous declarations that this will not … Continue reading →