A breaking political “sex scandal” on Gawker.com is an article written by an anonymous (or barely-so) man who claims to have had what he calls a “one-night stand” with Christine O’Donnell is not one that I would credit. The fact… Continue Reading
(Cross-posted at League of Ordinary Gentlemen) Once upon a time, illegal immigrants getting welfare were used as whipping boys to drive voters to the polls. Then it was gays trying to get married and atheists not wanting to say the… Continue Reading
Citizens Against Government Waste has put this advertisement out on the eve of the mid-term elections. It is called “Chinese Professor.” I am uncomfortable with the advertisement for a few reasons, and I like the ad for a few other… Continue Reading
NPR should not have fired Juan Williams for his expression of a rather commonly-held sentiment, especially when his remarks are heard in their proper context. There was no First Amendment violation, but Williams was treated unfairly and whether you agree… Continue Reading
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has long been a bête noire of social conservatives. And a look at recent history certainly illustrates why that should be the case. Those whacko, out-of-control, liberal activist judges on the Ninth Circuit just… Continue Reading
If you only listened to the news, or only read headlines on the Intertubes, you’d have to conclude that there are just plain not enough adults running for office this year. Let’s review exhibits A through E on that subject:… Continue Reading
A U.S. District Judge has found the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” law unconstitutional. Appropriately, in my opinion; admittedly, I like the result but Judge Phillips reasoning seems sound to me. Despite having urged Congress to repeal DADT and a bill… Continue Reading
I’ve not really spent much time Thinking Big Thoughts or Making Astute Observations or even coming up with Incisive Takes On News lately. Frankly, I’ve been too busy working, too busy with my local atheist group, too busy coaching my… Continue Reading
While we in the USA take our democracy-within-a-republic very much for granted, we should not. It only takes a look across the Atlantic to our allies, trading partners, and friends in Europe to see people who look and act very… Continue Reading
Allow me to heartily, politely, and respectfully endorse this upcoming rally in Washington D.C. If I happen to be there for some reason on October 30, 2010, I’ll be the one carrying this sign: Of course, if I’ve no other… Continue Reading