Roundup
There’s so much news and so many good articles I thought I’d do a short roundup. Here’s a piece further elucidating the treaty vs. executive agreement argument on the Iran deal. The gist of it is that although it is … Continue reading →
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Send the Marines
This is quite a headline, and quite a story: “Unarmed US Marines foil suspected terrorist attack onboard high-speed train between Amsterdam and Paris after they take down Kalashnikov-wielding Moroccan gunman known to intelligence services” A group of unarmed US Marines … Continue reading →
How big is Africa?
Much bigger than you thought. Or at least, it’s much bigger than I thought. How big? This big: I don’t know how well you can see what’s inside the map, but it’s the US, most of Europe, China, India, and … Continue reading →
Hillarywear
I had a post on Carly Fiorina today, and so here’s one on Hillary Clinton. Equal time. it occurs to me that Hillary’s got some very odd fashion tastes. Now, I know it’s hard to grow older in the public … Continue reading →
“They can’t even frame anybody right”
Another show I sometimes watch, especially late at night while at my computer, is “Forensic Files.” Each episode is short, only a half-hour. But it’s amazing the tales they manage to tell in just 30 minutes, minus quite a few … Continue reading →
An Iran deal edges closer
There have been no special announcements today regarding the Iran talks, at least as I type these words. But there are such deeply ominous rumblings that I feel I must start a new thread, because reports since yesterday are that … Continue reading →
Spambot of the day
Over-the-top bot: I knew if I came to your blog I would find everlasting peace.
Continue reading →Stressed out?
Try this. If you’re sensitive to the f-word, avoid it. But I especially love the way the narrator manages to get the tone of voice exactly right. When I went through my many years of chronic pain, I had a … Continue reading →
More on forgiveness: the trial of Oskar Groening
In line with our recent discussions on forgiveness, what it means and how and when it should be given, I came across this story today: A former SS officer known as the “bookkeeper of Auschwitz” and a woman who survived … Continue reading →
Forgiveness: what did Jesus mean?
First, a disclaimer: I am far from an expert on Jesus, Christianity, or the New Testament. But I’ve long been puzzled by the tendency of Christians to forgive when the person who wronged them has not asked for forgiveness or, … Continue reading →
These animals say…
…”Opposable thumbs? Who needs ’em?”: Still, these could use a longer reach:
Continue reading →Fast track…
…clears Senate hurdle. [NOTE: See this for my previous post on the subject.]
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