tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50101602011-04-21T14:12:22.261-07:00Law on Blog"The Law of the Lord is perfect, reviving the soul; the testimony of the Lord is sure, making wise the simple; the precepts of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes."
-- Psalm 19:7-8 (ESV) --Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comBlogger2051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1160370520236006582006-10-08T22:01:00.000-07:002006-10-08T22:09:20.246-07:00(JUST LIKE) STARTING OVEROur lifetogetheris so precioustogether.We have grown,we have grown. Although our loveis still special let's take a chance and fly away somewherealone It's been too long since we took the time No one's to blame, I know time flies so quickly But when I see you darling It's like we both are falling in love again It'll be just like starting over,starting over Everyday we usedMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1144252504703195192006-04-05T08:46:00.000-07:002006-04-05T08:55:04.713-07:00A POEM (NOT BY ME)I found this poem online. It's nice, and very good.I can't see what my future has in storebut I move forth with the strength of a condorThe courage of a warriorThe commitment of an American soldierDespite this weight on my shouldermy inner forces circulate to forma nucleus of an unbreakable bondThese words describe the soundtrack to my life's songMy mind and body united like theMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1141740312617080802006-03-07T05:29:00.000-08:002006-03-07T06:05:12.630-08:00THANK YOU, GODEnd of Watch: April 29, 2002On April 29, 2002, Deputy David March, on routine patrol in the City of Irwindale, was murderered when the driver of a vehicle he pulled over shot him as he stood next to the suspect car. The suspect, Armando Garcia, a Mexican national in the country illegally, fled back to Mexico. The murder of a police officer is a capital offense, and an extradition Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1141493322526173132006-03-04T08:59:00.000-08:002006-03-04T09:28:42.540-08:00GOD BLESS THE CALIFORNIA HIGHWAY PATROLThe California Highway Patrol (or as we locals call them, the Chipies) has had a horrible few months. In the last 6 months, the agency has lost 6 officers, the worst rash of officer loss in memory.I know sometimes they are annoying when they pll us over, and some of them have an attitude problem, but they really do just want to keep the highways safe and getMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1139000524950375542006-02-03T12:47:00.000-08:002006-02-03T13:02:04.963-08:00Just an old song, but not huge hit, I was singing to myself this morning. I've nothing much to offer.There's nothing much to take.I'm an absolute beginner,and I'm absolutely sane.As long as we're together,The rest can go to hell.I absolutely love you,But we're absolute beginnersWith eyes completely open,But nervous just the same.If our love songCould fly over mountainsCould laugh at the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1138474910564106442006-01-28T09:43:00.000-08:002006-01-28T11:03:36.813-08:00NEVER FORGETPatches taken from NASA'a websiteMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1136777207239747682006-01-08T19:10:00.000-08:002006-01-08T19:26:47.250-08:00TO SGT. SEAVEY AND GENERAL WAGNERThank you, Sgt. Seavey and and General Wagner, wherever you are, for telling off Reps. Jim Moran and John Murtha. And for those who are thinking hypocrite, well, again, my three concerns:1. unconstitutional war (easily rectified if Bush and Congress weren't such wimps)2. disagree with overall stategy to bring "democracy" to Iraq3. disagree with military strategy (Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1136775822290568432006-01-08T18:34:00.000-08:002006-01-08T19:03:42.303-08:00BOLO"You sick son of a b----. You're supposed to stand for something! You're supposed to protect people, but instead, you rape and f--- them." --Arthur Kirkland (portrayed by Al Pacino) From the Motion Picture, "...and justice for all" (1979)In that memorable scene, Kirkland outs a judge who is accused of raping and beating a woman in open court because he has literally had it with the judicialMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1135863765566340702005-12-29T04:54:00.000-08:002005-12-29T05:42:45.580-08:00THE NSA AND THE 4THThere has been a lot of hoopla recently in the media about President Bush's admission that he authorized warantless wiretaps on certain people who live in the United States, perhaps even citizens. The NSA did not go throgh the normal FISA court to get a warrant to authorize those wiretaps. Many believe that Bush ated illegally and should be impeached. It would be something if Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1134721808160263582005-12-16T00:27:00.000-08:002005-12-16T13:14:41.256-08:00SENATOR KERRY WAS RIGHTJust look at these US troops terrorizing this Iraqi family.(Hat tip: Little Green Footballs)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1133627125755288652005-12-03T08:20:00.000-08:002005-12-03T08:25:25.766-08:00BYE, BYE, GIRL Springer1995-December 3, 2005Bye Girl. I'll always miss your company. I thank God for the pleasure of having you these years.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1133371661562476122005-11-30T09:11:00.000-08:002005-11-30T09:27:41.576-08:00YEAH, SOME ANTI-WAR PEOPLE REALLY SUPPORT THE TROOPS:It's too bad they have no idea what an AMerican soldier looks like.Hat tip: Hugh "Make Me Feel Like Dancing" Hewitt.(Inside joke. When Hugh Hewitt was on KFI 640AM, Los Angeles many many years ago, he followed popular weekend host Mr. KFI ("First name Mmm, middle name Ster, last name KFI from a long line of KFIs). During their cross talk, it Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1133290828138209982005-11-29T10:55:00.000-08:002005-11-29T11:02:17.146-08:00WELCOME TO LOWE'SWhere only the Spanish-speaking get a "Christmas."(Hat tip: Tammy Bruce)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1133237735723196142005-11-28T19:59:00.000-08:002005-11-28T20:15:35.733-08:00HEY REP. MURTHAIs this guy speaking for himself? Is he lying when he says, "I am here to tell you that everyday we are winning over the hearts of the people of Iraq. If you could see the smiling faces that I have seen you would know that we are making a difference in this country. I volunteered for the military, no one made me sign on that dotted line. Let me stay here and finish what we have Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1132659351111993452005-11-22T02:44:00.000-08:002005-11-22T03:35:51.123-08:00MORE STRANGE PARANOIARep. Murtha is an odd fellow. A couple of things he's said, however, should really be taken with a grain of salt.For instacne, Rep. Murtha brought up a poll result that, if true, would make the Iraqi's hate the troops there. He seemed to be alluding to this poll. But, darn it, that statistician in me just doesn't allow me to trust polls. There are some things that should makeMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1132362648543590742005-11-18T16:47:00.000-08:002005-11-18T17:10:48.556-08:00THOUGHTFUL WAR QUOTE"People blame the military for the wars we are asked to fight; but it is people like you, Major, who will be the death of us all."Commander Toreth,"Face of the Enemy," Stardate 46519.1Star Trek: The Next Generation, Episode 6.14Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1132168471350980802005-11-16T09:55:00.000-08:002005-11-16T11:14:31.386-08:00STRANGE PARANOIAI wonder if this guy has ever read the Constitution. Let's even grant that his premises are true. I have news for him, but the Constitution does give the Congress the power to suspend the writ of habeus corpus. We may not agree with it when it happens, but it is there. I don't agree that the writ should be discarded during this time, and I further believe that the Administration Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1132081784287057842005-11-15T10:54:00.000-08:002005-11-15T11:09:44.296-08:00WOW, BUSH IS A GENIUS PAR EXCELLENCEHe has to be. I mean, he managed to dupe this guy about Iraq's WMD program---2 years before he took office.Again, defending Bush from the "he lied" tale does not mean I endorse the reasons for the war. The WMDs, which Hussein did have (anyone want to ask the Kurds about their 1988 gassing...while the US notably said nothing) were the catalyst (and yet a Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1131927514101522142005-11-13T16:16:00.000-08:002005-11-13T16:18:34.110-08:00WHAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN ASKEDBeing a statistician on my off time, I was wondering what the percentage would be if the people who administered this poll had asked: Prior to the indictments, did you know who "Scooter" Libby was, and what position he held in the Administration?Just a guess. 0% - Yes; 100% - NoMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1131851775568446022005-11-12T19:09:00.000-08:002005-11-12T19:16:15.576-08:00HYPOCRITEYes, there is some truth that the Bush Administration is undermining some American values, but I don't think the person who should be criticizing this is someone who neglected the most important American value of all: defending American citizens from attack. Oh yes, Mr. President, because of you, Amrican citizens were held 444 days against their will by terrorists. I'm reminded of the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1131644993587265142005-11-10T09:33:00.000-08:002005-11-10T09:51:13.266-08:00HAPPY BIRTHDAY, USMC230 years and still coutning...From the halls of Montezumato the shores of Tripoli.We fight our country's battlesin the air, on land, and sea.First to fight for right and freedom,and to keep our honor clean.We are proud to claim the titleof United States Marines.Our flags unfurl'd to every breezefrom dawn to setting sun.We have fought in every clime and placewhere we could Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1131571948644080192005-11-09T12:50:00.000-08:002005-11-10T16:38:05.916-08:00FEDERAL SUPERIORITYI was reading Josh's blog, in particular, this post, about the worst Presidents of all time. I then clicked on the link to the original article.First of all, I have to say that Josh gave some very good arguments showing why Lincoln is the worst President. I echoed some of those thoughts in a term paper I wrote for my Civil War class a few years ago, especially noting that Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1131558091658111382005-11-09T09:29:00.000-08:002005-11-09T09:41:31.666-08:00SO WHO IS LYING ABOUT IRAQ?This article does a good job in refuting the allegations that the Administration lied or deliberately misled regarding the reasons for attacking Iraq. I've written on the subject too, but no matter how many times this is refuted, like a hydra, it keeps coming back.However, please note:1. This does not justify a war that, to this day, is still unconstitutional. Bush has Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1130965047247070152005-11-02T12:55:00.000-08:002005-11-02T12:57:27.256-08:00HENCE, THE ETHICAL QUAGMIRERead it all, especially the last letter. This is why all skirmishes, especially against a country, should be declared wars by Congress.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1128979257329557212005-10-10T13:18:00.000-07:002005-10-10T14:27:32.743-07:00THE QUAG-MIERSI love that title from The Confederate Yankee. Anyway, after having read blogs and articles about Miers, I thought I'd give my opinion on the matter.The first thing to note is that overall, the argument that Miers lacks the qualifications to be a Supreme Court Justice is not a good one. To begin with, the Constitution does not stipulate the qualifications needed to be a Justice. OneMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1127860869049614332005-09-27T15:20:00.000-07:002005-09-27T15:41:09.056-07:00REST IN PEACE, AGENT 86Don AdamsApril 13, 1923 - September 25, 2005"Well, 99, we are what we are. I'm a secret agent, trained to be cold, vicious, and savage. Not enough to be a businessman." "Tennessee Tuxedo will not fail!""Go-go Gadget Copter!"Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1126908588748549382005-09-16T14:06:00.000-07:002005-09-16T15:09:48.766-07:00CONSTITUTION DAYWell, today is Constitution Day (actually, yes, it is tomorrow, but it's being celebrated today), and earlier today, school children, the military, and others would recite the preamble to the Constitution in celebration of this marvelous document. All over the country, school children will be taught what is in the Constitution, and how it has served this country for over 200 Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1126537141342339682005-09-12T07:53:00.000-07:002005-09-12T07:59:01.346-07:00JUST A REMINDERJust a brief reminder that Osama Bin Laden and the rest of his ilk openly declared war on the United States ad her allies in 1998. Check out this presentation on Al-Qaeda's dealings since their declaration of war. No one is immune.(Hat Tip: The Blue State Conservatives)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1126193191596244502005-09-08T08:15:00.000-07:002005-09-08T08:26:31.603-07:00MOVE ON.ORG's NEW AD AGAINST ROBERTSI can see it now (hat tip: Little Green Footballs)(opening to the scenes of a flooded New Orleans)Narator: Is John Roberts fit to lead the Supreme Court as Chief Justice?We don't think he's sensitive enough to blacks.In fact, he is so insensitive to blacks that he was the one who personally poisoned the waters that now flood New Orleans.In fact, while thousandsMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1125786784025086642005-09-03T15:13:00.000-07:002005-09-03T15:33:04.033-07:00BUSH BLAMEThe seething hatred that some have for President Bush is incredible. In a paper I wrote for school a few years ago, I noticed the similarities between the conservatives and President Clinton during the 90s and the liberals and Bush today. However, the hatred was not at such a level and so widespread as it is now. There were some fringe conservatives who might have wanted to harm Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1125206339463327292005-08-27T21:50:00.000-07:002005-08-27T22:18:59.470-07:00TO CATCH A SCUMBAG (BOLO, PART 2)The men and women in the Armed Forces in Iraq have enough to deal with. I mean, they're in an unconstitutional war, they are being jeered by certain people who hope more troops die so they can spite Bush, and then there's the threat of the actual enemies shooting at them and planting booby traps. However, it's not supposed to be that way when they come home. SadlyMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1125189050320211322005-08-27T17:23:00.000-07:002005-08-27T17:32:08.970-07:00BOLOOn July 31, two soldiers who had just returned from Iraq were severely beaten outside Pioneer Square in Seattle. The entire incident was caught on tape. Of course, this is just one blog with no widespread audience or anything, but I like, and work for, the cops. If anyone has seen or knows who these people are, contact the Seattle Police Department, or call 911. Please note: the first pictureMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1124466108325129192005-08-19T08:18:00.000-07:002005-08-22T09:19:55.523-07:00Chorus:If she knew what she wants,(He'd be giving it to her.)If she knew what she needs,(He can give her that too.)If she knew what she wants(But he can't see through her.)If she knew what she wants,He'd be giving it to her.Giving it to her.But she wants everything(He can pretend to give her everything)Or there's nothing she wants(She don't want to sort it out)He's crazy for this girl(But she Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1123980909110181832005-08-13T17:39:00.000-07:002005-08-15T21:00:44.956-07:00TAG..I'M ITThanks, Andrew---Amount Of Music on Your ComputerAccording to Windows Media, 1.41 GB---Currently Listening To:Smokey Robinson, "Cruisin'"---5 Songs that Mean a Lot To Me.1. "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac. This is the first song that I can recall from my earliest memories. I had to have been 5 or 6 when I heard this, because I remember the album when it came out. Even back then, I fell in Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1123978781569275322005-08-13T17:04:00.000-07:002005-08-14T02:22:03.150-07:00THE UNRUNG BELL PROBLEMA constitutional declaration of war would probably not unite the country on the issue of the Iraqi war because there will obviously be discussions and disagreements on the war and its goals. However, when one goes into a conflict illegally, even for good purposes, then we get stuck in an ethical quagmire, and we have people who are nonetheless thankful for what the war has Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1123976518610312462005-08-13T16:29:00.000-07:002005-08-13T16:41:58.616-07:00CIVICS LESSONI wonder if anyone else out there thinks that shere should be a mandatory exam for all who wish to serve in the government, either as an employee but especially those who are elected, on how government works. Well, some good would come about it if part of that exam contained 150 questions on the U.S. Constitution, but I digress...sort of.In today's Orange COunty Register, there is a Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1123809244226670882005-08-11T17:32:00.000-07:002005-08-12T10:05:43.336-07:00WAR THOUGHTSI'm probably going to step on some toes, but it doesn't matter. For awhile, I've considered myself part of the anti-war crowd because of the unconstitutional nature of this war. The problem is, when someone gets labelled, you get grouped with some unpleasant people, but I am talking more about the conservative side of the spectrum. Some just don't even seem to try to understand the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1123600435342601232005-08-09T08:10:00.000-07:002005-08-09T08:31:49.496-07:00TOUCHDOWN!"...And Discovery is home...welcome home, friends!"End of Mission: 8/9/2005 @ 05:11:22 PDT(Photo credit: NASA)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1122393528643515532005-07-26T08:56:00.000-07:002005-07-26T08:59:07.663-07:003..2..1..LIFTOFF!(taken from NASA website)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1122260473844554762005-07-24T19:58:00.000-07:002005-07-24T20:03:18.626-07:00VIVE LE LANCE!Bye bye, Lance. Thanks for the ride.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1121804757080241492005-07-19T12:50:00.000-07:002005-07-19T13:25:57.090-07:00WHAT HAPPENED TO LIBERALS?Indeed, this is a question that I have wondered for quite awhile. I am not, and have never been a political liberal, but I know many people who were, and a few that still are. The reason why I ask this is because the rhetoric from the left has been so shrill and vile that it becomes easy why people don't like to be associated with liberals. I mean, when you have Paul Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1121490124350675722005-07-15T21:57:00.000-07:002005-07-15T22:02:04.356-07:00SOME SANITYLittle Green Footballs has linked to an article in a Dallas newspaper that is finally going to call a spade a spade. No longer will they (at least the editorial board) call those in Iraq insurgents. THey are terrorists. No true insurgent targets children whose sole crime was gathering around a U.S. soldier who was passing out candy as a gesture of good will.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1121120419766063762005-07-11T15:12:00.000-07:002005-07-11T15:20:19.770-07:00THE ACADEMIC ARROGANCESometimes reading through blogs, I come accross some very interesting articles. In particular, I find it very interesting when some scholars treat other scholars like little children when they answer remarks and articles and those who allude to those scholars. It's sad because they were educated that this was an improper way of interacting with and arguing against other Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1120145699404261602005-06-30T08:23:00.000-07:002005-06-30T08:34:59.410-07:00I WAS BLESSED AT SCHOOLAfter reading this article, I didn't realize how blessed I was when I went to school at Cal Poly. If the facts are true in this story, then I can say I only received the opposite when I wrote my papers. The one thing I wanted to do, when and if I had to mention God, was to not preach. Some of my Christian friends do not realize this when they wrote their philosophical Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119983304190849582005-06-28T11:09:00.000-07:002005-06-28T19:56:14.023-07:00WHERE TRUE CONSTITUIONAL FREEDOM WAS LOSTThe United States of America: July 4, 1776 - April 9, 1865Molech: April 9, 1865 - ???Just thought I'd post a picture or two from Appomattox (click to enlarge). The above is the McLean House. Here is where the country died and a sadistic nation was born when General Robert E. Lee surrendered the remnants of the Army of Northern Virginia to General Grant's Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119982133940904002005-06-28T11:05:00.000-07:002005-06-28T11:08:53.943-07:00ISN'T IT IRONIC?Let's see how hard the good Justice will fight this. I recommend people invest large sums of money. (Hat tip to Rush Limbaugh's radio show)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119878780716607552005-06-27T05:56:00.000-07:002005-06-29T09:00:47.103-07:00A FALLEN CRIMEFIGHTERDeputy Luis Gerardo (Jerry) OrtizLos Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentDate of Birth: September 16, 1969Appointed: February 9, 1990End of Watch: June 24, 2005 (murder)Deputy Ortiz was working his normal patrol in gang enforcement in Hawaiian Gardens. He was searching for a wanted parolee at large who was also a suspect in a shooting in the area earlier in the week. He went Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119716871034534392005-06-25T09:21:00.000-07:002005-06-25T09:27:51.040-07:00QUEUE THE LAUGH TRACK"When judges are attacked unfairly, it's proper for the bar over the course of time, in a professional and elegant way, to explain to the public the meaning of the rule of the law." --Justice Anthony Kennedy, here.Well, if you and your colleagues actually followed the rule of law, maybe, just maybe your words would mean something other than the empty winds they are.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119715827895598102005-06-25T09:08:00.000-07:002005-06-25T09:10:27.900-07:00GOD BLESS LAURALaura Ingraham underwent her first chemo therapy for breast cancer. Although she is expected to be back on the air on Monday, say a prayer for her. And ladies, as she tells her female callers, don't forget the monthly exam.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119671876110334252005-06-24T20:29:00.000-07:002005-06-24T20:57:56.116-07:00THE KELO DECISION PART 2A year or so ago, Cottonwood Christian Church was in a battle with the City of Cypress because of the same issue here: tax revenue. At the time, I supported the Church's stance when they sued in federal court. However, a trying to be a true constitutionalist, it was wrong becuase this was not a 5th Amenment case since it applies to the federal governmant. Hence, was thereMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119635064809411062005-06-24T09:30:00.000-07:002005-06-24T10:44:24.826-07:00THE KELO DECISIONI guess I am really going to find out how much fidelity I truly do give to the Constitution in this article. In writing this, I will be going against some fellow conservative bloggers who have written on this case, especially bloggers I consider friends and whose writings I do thoroughly enjoy, especially Josh. However, I think most of the opinions regarding this decision are Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1119225657882893782005-06-19T16:57:00.000-07:002005-06-19T17:00:57.890-07:00DEAR SENATOR DURBIN:My letter to the Honorable Senator from Illinois.The Honorable Richard J. DurbinUnited States Senator332 Dirksen Senate Bldg.Washington, D.C.20510Dear Senator Durbin:I am not a citizen of Illinois, but I am a United States citizen who is genuinely concerned about the direction that this country has taken since the attacks on September 11, 2001. I think that you and I may have Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1118420714345403182005-06-10T09:18:00.000-07:002005-06-10T09:25:14.353-07:00THE RELIGION OF PEACEI got this story from Michelle Malkin's blog. I read her blog, and I recommend it. (I really should update that list on the left.) Anyway, I suggest you add Jihad Watch to your blog roll, or bookmark it. What he writes on the right hand side is true, and if no one believes me, just read the introduction to The Translation and Meaning of Sahih Al-Bukhari (a.k.a the Hadith, theMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1118077240673069362005-06-06T09:24:00.000-07:002005-06-06T10:00:40.680-07:00OTHER THOUGHTSHere is the contradictory piece to consider for those who want to impeach Bush solely on the Downing Street Memo: Report on the U.S. Intelligence Community's Prewar Intelligence Assessments on Iraq. This shows that a case for impeachment based on deception is full of holes. COntrary again to what Paul Craig Roberts wrote here, this is not abundant evidence. For instance, if Roberts Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1118073376193290342005-06-06T07:39:00.000-07:002005-06-06T08:56:16.213-07:00THOUGHT ON IMPEACHMENT, AND THE WARThis is more of a response and thinking about another good post that Josh wrote here. It's a well written article, and is thought provoking regarding how we legally should handle the current status.The problem with the Downing Memo is that it seems to contradict all the other evidence available prior to 2002 that Saddam Hussein did in act have weapons of mass Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1117556772839686342005-05-31T08:46:00.000-07:002005-05-31T09:37:56.116-07:00THE ABUSE OF A STATE'S POWERJust to show that I am not totally against the federal government nor do I believe that the States are saints, the United States Supreme Court today granted a writ of certiorari (i.e. they've agreed to hear the petition) in this case. It should be a relatively easy decision to render in light of the old Constitutional order.1. The Kansas Supreme Court has no Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1117459197708322882005-05-30T05:42:00.000-07:002005-05-30T06:31:38.686-07:00IN REMEMBERANCEIn memory of all thr troops who have given their lives in operations in Iraq and Afghanistan since September 11, 2001. May your sacrifices never be forgotten, besmirched, or ridiculed.In memory of fellow Band Geek from Magnolia High School, Pfc. Roy D. Brown, Jr., 19, killed in 1989 during Operation: Just Cause. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.In memory of all those who Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1117404219840309762005-05-29T14:08:00.000-07:002005-05-29T15:03:39.846-07:00THE FILLIBUSTER AND THE CONSTITUTIONJosh reposted an blog entry regarding the end of the fillibuster. On many of the points, I do agree. However, as much as I would like to see a rebellion against the federal courts, and they definitely deserve it, it won't happen for the simple reason that the majority of AMericans would reject the constitutional order that the country was originally founded on.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1116339369234161472005-05-17T07:03:00.000-07:002005-05-17T07:16:09.240-07:00SCORECARDNo to sound morbid, but these are some stories I've been following.1. Scott Peterson, sentenced to death for the murder of Laci Peterson2. Gregory Haidl, Keith Spann, and Kyle Nachreimer, convicted of sexual assault, among other charges.3. Armando Avila, convicted and recommended death for the murder of 5 year old Samantha RunionThree down, one to go:David Garcia, awaiting trial for the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1116264792091625002005-05-16T10:22:00.000-07:002005-05-16T10:33:12.096-07:00WHO ARE THE REAL AMERICAN IDIOTS?Don't wanna be an American idiot.Don't want a nation under the new media. And can you hear the sound of hysteria?The subliminal mind[screwed up] America.Well, maybe they want the old media? As Michelle Malkin points out, Newsweek lied; People died.On the other hand, this shows how different Christianity and Islam truly are. Even though discredited, the stroey Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1116088525543610952005-05-14T09:05:00.000-07:002005-05-14T09:35:25.546-07:00AFRICAI hear the drums echoing tonight,But she hears only whispers of some quiet conversations.She's coming in 12:30 flight.Her moonlit wings reflect the stars that guide me toward salvation.I stopped an old man along the wayHoping to find some old forgotten words Or ancient melodies.He turned to me as if to say,"Hurry, boy, it's waiting there for you."It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1115725506763235012005-05-10T04:19:00.000-07:002005-05-10T04:45:06.836-07:00THOUGHTS ON LIGHTMy good friend Andrew posted an interesting question on why Light seems to represent universal goodness. I'm just throwing out some thoughts here, so maybe I might be missing the point of his question.The one thing about being in darkness is that without light, one cannot see where he is going. I mean, once in awhile, I have travelled along I-10 to Phoenix at night, and it is Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1114719142847817272005-04-28T13:09:00.000-07:002005-04-28T13:12:22.846-07:00SAY A PRAYERGet well soon, Laura.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1114443885323137742005-04-25T08:28:00.000-07:002005-04-25T08:44:45.323-07:00THOUGHTS FROM OMAHAWell, I'm writing from just outside of Omaha visiting some friends. This is the second time I've been out here, and it's just as how I remembered it for the most part. I still haven't experienced a Nebraska winter, but I think that will be in the cards soon, God willing.If you're ever in Omaha, I'd recommend you go to a Reformed Baptist church in Papillion, just south of Omaha.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1113790439622550812005-04-17T18:58:00.000-07:002005-04-17T19:13:59.623-07:00THE DEMOCRATS AND THE FILLIBUSTERWell, the fillibuster has been a hot topic as late because of how the Democrats have used it to block certain judicial nominees by President Bush. In response, the Republicans have threatened to lower the vote to end fillibusters from its current 60 votes to 51 votes. In reading letters to the editor and other articles, I don't think people truly understand the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1113304967015811832005-04-12T04:04:00.000-07:002005-04-12T04:22:47.016-07:00DEAR JOHN,I think you might have missed the point of the Schiavo post below. I wasn't arguing whether pulling the pug on her was constitutionally correct. The only point I was making initially was that the federal government had no constitutional authority to expand the federal courts' jurisdiction to a case that exclusively lies within one State. The Florida Supreme Court, on issues that pertainMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1112491907499459902005-04-02T17:28:00.000-08:002005-04-02T17:31:47.500-08:00POPE JOHN PAUL II1978-2005Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1111616425421192072005-03-23T13:06:00.000-08:002005-03-23T14:20:25.423-08:00THE INTERESTING SCHIAVO CASEThe saga of Terri Schiavo has been particularly interesting, both from a moral and constitutional perspective. What is even strange is what the Christian right has made of this cause, and how bad it makes Christins look.The first thing to note is that this saga shows that you should have your wishes written down somewhere, either in a living will or an advanced health Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1108090930400528722005-02-10T18:57:00.000-08:002005-02-10T19:02:10.403-08:00Believe it or notI'm walking on airI never thought I could feel so free.Flying away on a wing and a prayer,Who could it be?Believe it or not, it's just me.The Greatest American Hero (Believe It or Not)Finally, it's out :)And today is payday!!! =)Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1108089961974160642005-02-10T18:31:00.000-08:002005-02-10T18:46:01.976-08:00IRONICRev. WIlson, on his blog here and here provides some interesting insight into the current constitutional crises, in particular, the undeclared wars on Iraq and Afghanistan. As he mentions, the power to declare war lies exclusively with Congress, but the President does have some powers with the military. However, he does not have the right to pursue a war without Congressional approval, and Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1107041035030024772005-01-29T15:22:00.000-08:002005-01-29T15:23:55.030-08:00I AM DARWIN THY GOD...YOU WILL HAVE NO OTHER GODS BEFORE ME.Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1107040466820498272005-01-29T14:21:00.000-08:002005-01-29T15:14:26.820-08:00WHAT ONE HAND GIVETH
I was reading the Orange County Register a yesterday about a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. Apparantly, the Court said that it was not unconstitutional for the police to use a drug sniffing dog to search for drugs during a routine traffic stop. The Register lamnted that this was contrary to the Fourth Ammendment, which prohibits search and seizures without a warrant or Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1104446605107364222004-12-30T14:20:00.000-08:002004-12-30T14:43:43.083-08:00THOSE CHEAP BASTARDS
And of course, I'm talking about the Americans. For the last few days, I've been hearing about how pathetic the response had been to the calamaties that struck Indonesia and the surrounding areas from the United States in terms of aid. Yeah, it's like we have never sent any aid to any country that wasn't struck by some disaster, even those that hate us. Bunch of hypocrites.
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1103819106341760772004-12-23T08:23:00.000-08:002004-12-23T08:25:06.340-08:00DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU
...on the way out. Sorry, Andrew, but with these people coming in, hope you enjoy your new neighbors :)
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1103589462886342612004-12-20T16:28:00.000-08:002004-12-20T16:37:42.886-08:00EXCELLENT POINT
Although I do disagree with him on some issues, on this point, Dr. James White is right on in his refutation of a bizzare opinion that some strange Australian judge wrote regarding Islam and condeming two Christians who dared to speak the truth about Islam. I've said the same thing over and over again about the Constitution and this country, and now it's nice to know that these Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1102244012810152752004-12-05T02:12:00.000-08:002004-12-05T02:53:32.810-08:00HYPOCRITE
I was reading in the Los Angeles Times yesterday, and I came across an article about RObert Byrd. Apparantly, he wants to put into a federal education package a requirement that the schools teach the Constitution. He apparantly carries a small copy around in his breast pocket, and once in awhile, he will bring it out while on the Senate floor. He called the Constitution the soul of ourMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1102241516518965532004-12-05T01:18:00.000-08:002004-12-05T02:11:56.520-08:00THE PHILOSOPHY OF CUSSING
I can see why some people cuss. I mean, for a split second, it does seem to make you feel good, and the more upset you are, or the more frustrated, the more you want to violate the social norms and mores. Without reflection on what one has done, the cussing usually gets worse and worse. Sometimes, you even curse God and Jesus and it doesn't phase you. The hatred you Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1100715814086173002004-11-17T10:02:00.000-08:002004-11-17T10:23:34.086-08:00THE TRANSCENDENCE OF LAW
Well, I'm blogging again :) Yeah, yeah, I know, you'll believe it when you see it.
Well, I have to say that the philosophy of law class that I am taking at school is very interesting. Interpretation of law is obviously a hot philosophiucal topic, and we've been reading different ways of interpretation. I still think te best was is some form of textualism, but that one Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1097142872288422502004-10-07T02:04:00.000-07:002004-10-07T02:54:32.286-07:00WORDS AND WORDS
I've been thinking about words, and how they change meaning over time, for better or worse. Yet, some words do retain their original meaning, and people who choose to use the words in that original context should make that clear and precise. One instance is the word "Christian" and the discussion that it has been generating.
Today, the word Christian means someone who is Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1096403430817086442004-09-28T13:18:00.000-07:002004-09-28T13:30:30.816-07:00Well, it's been a long while since I posted last. It's been a busy time, and therehave been other issues that I've been dealing with that kinda took the fun out of blogging. One of the big things I've been dealing with is covenant faithfulness, as in haven't been very faithful covenantally. God is good, and Jesus Christ is the heart of the Gospel. He's done so much for me, that I pray he forgivesMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1090719242470985472004-07-24T18:24:00.000-07:002004-07-24T18:34:02.470-07:00IF I'M ELECTED PRSEIDENT...
Immediately after assuming office, I will order all US planes to simply bomb I-40 between Oklahoma City and Albuquerque, and yeah, that includes Amarillo, or as it is translated, "Yellow."
Oh, and I'd ask Carlos Delgado if he knew who would come and defend the country if he were playing baseball and terrorists attacked the SkyDome. Um, yeah, that would be that Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1090647710497590632004-07-23T22:09:00.000-07:002004-07-23T22:41:50.496-07:00BACK
Well, I have returned from vacation. I would have been back sooner, but I decided to return to Las Vegas for a couple of days. Yeah, nothing like going to a city that was 112 both days. Hehe.
Just some thoughts over the vacation that I heard about, all mentioning anti-war thoughts.
1. Elton John, Sir Elton, regarding your claim about censorship in America if you speak out against the warMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1089925099647949602004-07-15T13:46:00.000-07:002004-07-15T13:58:19.646-07:00CHECKING IN
Hey.
Still on vacation, right now writing from the State that gave us godly men like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson. I must say that the trip has been great so far. My other destination was Omaha to visit a couple friends there. It was a most enjoyable time, and I hope to see them again soon in he next few months. By the way, I-70 from the Colorado-Utah border to Denver is one Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1089055815177957692004-07-05T12:17:00.000-07:002004-07-05T12:30:15.176-07:00VACATION
I found out long ago
(Ooooooooooooooh)
It's a long way down The Holiday Road
(Ooooooooooooooh)
Holiday Ro(oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)ad
Holiday Ro(oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)ad
Jack be nimble; Jack be quick
(Ooooooooooooooh)
Take a ride on a West Coast kick
(Ooooooooooooooh)
Holiday Ro(oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)ad
Holiday Ro(oo-oo-oo-oo-oo-oo)ad
I've come back long ago
(Ooooooooooooooh)
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1088579716708566102004-06-30T00:12:00.000-07:002004-06-30T00:22:59.826-07:00THEY GOT A WORD FOR THAT
"Many of you are well enough off that ... the tax cuts may have helped you," Sen. Clinton said. "We're saying that for America to get back on track, we're probably going to cut that short and not give it to you. We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good."
It's called communism, Comrade Stalin.
"The Cause of the South is the cause of us allMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1088247215755212182004-06-26T03:25:00.000-07:002004-06-26T03:56:08.463-07:00WHERE TRUTH BURNS
Well, looks like Michael Moore's movie has come out. I haven't seen the movie, but I probably will based on Phil Hendrie's review. Basically, the quote he gave on his radio show sums it up. "Fahrenheit 9/11: The Temperature where Truth Burns. Well, yeah, that's basically what happens every time this movie is run." The entire show, including his "interview" with Jeff Dowder, is Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087897978383354552004-06-22T02:41:00.000-07:002004-06-22T02:52:58.383-07:00LET'S HOPE SO
Look at what's happened to me.
I can't believe it myself.
Suddenly, I'm up on top of the world.
It should have been somebody else.
Chorus:
Believe it or not,
I'm walking on air.
I never thought I could feel so free.
Flying away
On a wing and a prayer,
Who could it be?
Believe it or not, it's just me.
Just like the light of a new day,
It hit me from out of the blue
Breaking me Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087850620948206362004-06-21T13:36:00.000-07:002004-06-21T13:43:40.946-07:00ANOTHER UNCONSTITUTIONAL DECISION
Once again, the Supreme Court overstepped its limits. Even with the atrocious 14th Ammendment, wouldn't the definition of "liberty" seem to encompass not being compulsed to divulge one's identity when not accused of a crime. And yes, Justice Kennedy, there is the problem of the (modern conception of the) Fifth Ammendment's right against self-incrimination if oneMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087591362036748192004-06-18T13:28:00.000-07:002004-06-18T13:42:42.036-07:00THE SUMMARY QUOTE
This quote, found here, in essence sums up the entire problem in the United States and the courts.
"Committee member Rep. Salvatore DiMasi, the House majority leader, insisted he could not comment on meeting procedures – referring WND to Scaccia – but said he voted against the bill.
"'I don't believe that judges should be removed because of their interpretation of the Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087295123929280292004-06-15T02:57:00.000-07:002004-06-15T03:25:23.930-07:00SOME ANSWERS
Alastair asks some very interesting questions here, and they are thought provoking. What would have happened if it were Saddam Hussein? That's easy. We would have condemned him, told him if he didn't clean it up we'd bomb him. Hmm...what else...then we'd send him a bunch of tax money. In other words, yes, we'd be a bunch of hypocrites.
The question about the atomic bombs is also Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087038731584177812004-06-12T03:46:00.000-07:002004-06-12T04:12:11.586-07:00I listened to President Reagan's funeral on the radio while as at work yesterday. It was very touching, and I will probably go to the library in Simi Valley in a few weeks to belatedly pay my respects to him. I do remember vaguely the time prior to his election. 1978 and 79 were so depressing. I remember the long lines, getting up at 4am to be in line when the gas station opened at 7 or 8, and ofMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1087035518758298992004-06-12T03:13:00.000-07:002004-06-12T03:18:38.756-07:00ANY HOPE LEFT?
"The Cause of the South is the Cause of Us All"
--Alexander Stephens
Vice President of the late Confederate States of America
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1086950814858807542004-06-11T03:34:00.000-07:002004-06-11T03:46:54.856-07:00THE INTELLECT OF SECULARISTS
Well, I'm not going to post the link, but it seems Bill Maher, some unfunny slob who thinks he has something smart to say, made some pretty insulting remarks to Christians on Larry King Live. I'll give him this much: he's more brutally honest than those who are allegedly "tolerant." In essence, he said that we are all told that that we should respect other's beliefs,Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1086939554091979042004-06-11T00:34:00.000-07:002004-06-11T00:42:33.650-07:00A VOICE SILENCED
Ray Charles Robinson (aka Ray Charles)
9/23/1930 - 6/10/2004
Well I heard about the fellow you've been dancing with
All over the neighbourhood
So why didn't you ask me baby
Or didn't you think I could?
Well I know that the boogaloo is out of sight
but the shingaling's the thing tonight
But if that was you and me a now baby
I would have shown you how to do it right
Do it right Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1086860398958738152004-06-10T02:10:00.000-07:002004-06-10T02:39:58.956-07:00GOOD INTENTIONS; BAD ACTIONS
This is going to be a confession of some sorts, in essense turning away from views that I held in late 80s and early 90s. Around this time, Speech Codes on U.S. college campuses were coming into vogue, as the politically correct crowd started to flex its newfound power. One of the first and perhaps most oppressive speech code was at the University of Michigan in Ann Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1086079491701264482004-06-01T01:22:00.000-07:002004-06-01T01:44:51.700-07:00MEMORIAL DAY
Well, I'm a day late (actually only a couple hours) but Memorial Day is to remember those people who gave their lives.
"You're a cool guy...a little strange, but cool."
Pfc. Roy D. Brown, Jr.
3/75th Ranger Regiment
Born in 1970; End of Duty was in 1989, killed in action during Operation: Just Cause.
Has it really been 16 years since you wrote that in my yearbook?
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1085691651995705612004-05-27T12:11:00.000-07:002004-05-27T14:00:51.996-07:00SOME THOUGHTS ON BUSH
Well, the polls out here show that Bush's popularity has plummetted to extremely low standards, even for California. A lot of people disapprove of the way he is handling the war in Iraq, including some Christians whom I respect.
I don't blame them. With some exceptions, I did support the wars on Afghanistan and Iraq (the exception is that they were undeclared war---the U.SMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1084299984565641462004-05-11T09:49:00.000-07:002004-05-11T11:26:24.566-07:00LOOKING AT THE 11TH
Well, I guess I have decided to write on the Moore case. There are some interesting points that the judges try to make.
The first is the curious remark, "Because of this country's 'history and tradition that dates from the settlement of the North American Continent,' the Founders included in the Bill of Rights an Establishment Clause which prohinbits any law 'respecting an Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1083924481206490142004-05-07T03:08:00.000-07:002004-05-07T03:12:21.966-07:00I have a lot of problems with Bush's policy in Iraq, but not the same reasons that the Bush-haters have and some of my politically conservative and Christian bretheren have about the war. However, you think that Sen. John "Youuuuu Raaaaaaaaaaaaaaaang?" Kerry would do this? Somehow, I don't think so.
(Note, scroll down a bit, and the picture may be gone after a few days.)
Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5010160.post-1083356011561303632004-04-30T13:13:00.000-07:002004-04-30T13:17:43.590-07:00THE LAST APPEAL
So the Alabama Supreme Court has denied hearing Chief Justice Moore's appeal from a disciplinary court. It's sad. It still shows the bad paradigm that exists in Constitutional Law, in which there isonly one real legislative branch, and that is the federal courts. Whatever the States pass as laws...it means nothing until it gets the stamp of approval by the federal courts.
The Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10591325402999445031noreply@blogger.com