Saturday, December 29, 2007

SOMALIA GANG DEMANDS RANSOM FOR AID WORKERS

I sometimes wonder if this part of the world will ever have peace.

BIN LADEN ISSUES WARNING ON IRAQ, ISRAEL

This is always a reminder that we are in fact, at war.

BUSH ACKNOWLEDGES CONCERNS ABOUT ECONOMY

This is not good news.

MILITANTS, BHUTTO AIDES ALLEGE COVER-UP

So many things that don't make sense.

HUCKABEE'S UNUSUAL CLOSING SPPECH

A good article about Governor Huckabee.

A LETTER FROM GENERAL PETRAEUS TO THE TROOPS

Here is a letter from General Petraeus - my Man of the Year - to the troops.

Friday, December 28, 2007

AL-QUEDA BLAMED FOR BHUTTO ASSASSINATION

I have a feeling it will be a long time before we know the truth.

BUSH PLANS TO VETO DEFENSE POLICY BILL

President Bush plans to veto the defense policy bill, claiming that there is a provision in it that would permit Americans to go after Iraqi assets held in American Banks, if they successfully sue for the atrocities of Saddam Hussein. Iraq has threatened to withdraw all funds from American banks.

Thursday, December 27, 2007

STEM CELLS AND THE PRESIDENT—AN INSIDE ACCOUNT

I like Jay Lefkowitz, however I do not agree with his analysis, nor do I agree with his conclusion.

BENAZIR BHUTTO ASSASSINATED

More details about the assassination of Benazir Bhutto. What a terrible tragedy for all peace loving people.

BENAZIR BHUTTO KILLED

Fox News has just announced that Benazir Bhutto has been killed.

THE SPEAKER'S GRAND ILLUSION

I have always believed that Nancy Pelosi was in another world.

Wednesday, December 26, 2007

THE ROMNEY BACKLASH: CONSERVATIVES ARE COMING HOME

Convincing Conservatives that he is a real conservative has been Mitt Romney's problem all along.

OCTOBER HOME PRICES POST RECORD DECLINE

I'm afraid this may be just the tip of the iceberg.

TIGER KILLS MAN AT SAN FRANCISCO ZOO

Makes you wonder how the tiger got loose, doesn't it?

Tuesday, December 25, 2007

A BRIEF HISTORY OF CHRISTMAS

This op-ed in the Wall Street Journal offers a fascinating narrative of the history of the celebration of Christmas.

FAITHFUL MARK CHRISTMAS DAY ACROSS GLOBE

It is always rewarding to see so many people remembering the real meaning of today.

DEMOCRATS TRY TO REIN IN FEES ON CONSULTING

I was glad to read this story. Certainly candidates need to stop the free ride for these consultants.

PLAN WOULD LET SENIORS WORK TO PAY TAXES

Someone needs to tell the IRS, since they greatly restrict what people on social security can make.

Monday, December 24, 2007

THE CHRISTMAS TREE

A beautiful story by one of my favorite journalists, Salena Zito.

THE PLIGHT OF BETHLEHEM

Sad but true.

POPE CELEBRATES MIDNIGHT MASS

The Pope celebrates mass at the Vatican.

BETHLEHEM CELEBRATES CHRISTMAS

Christmas in the only place to really celebrate it.

Sunday, December 23, 2007

DEMOCRATS' BIG IDEAS YIELDED SMALL RESULTS

The truth is the Democrats have fallen flat on their faces.

ROMNEY ATTACKS MCCAIN TAX VOTES

This is the kind of substantive issue discussion that we need to see more of. John McCain voted no on all Bush tax cuts. I'd like to hear him discuss why.

SEVERAL NEWSPAPERS ANNOUNCE ENDORSEMENTS

Interesting endorsements and non-endorsements.

CONGRESS' MEAGER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

George Will nails the do-nothing Congress of Harry Reid and Nancy Pelosi.