Monthly Archives: March 2010
In the Name of God — Foibles of Mankind
Fox News… “Pope Benedict issued an apology to victims of sex abuse in Ireland on Saturday, and announced an investigation into parts of the Catholic Church in the country.” NY Times … Nuns Aye, Priests Nay on health care bill. … Continue reading
The Return of the Tiger
WINDERMERE, FLA.— When Tiger Woods announced that he was returning to competitive golf at the Masters in April, it was if someone had fired the gun that started the race, with every journalist and broadcaster in the blocks ready to … Continue reading
“Johnny” Edwards and Sex Scandals? What’s the Big Deal?
When John Kennedy did it, it was sport the press chuckled at, giggled at, but didn’t report. When “Johnny” Edwards did/does it, it’s scandal, reported in deluges that fill to the brim both pulp and air. Amazing how we change. … Continue reading
China Uses Global Trade Rules to Its Advantage
Gee whiz, Aunt Bee. Can you believe what I just found out? The NYT says our friends the Chinese are usin’ inconsistencies in trade rules to spur its economy at the expense of everybody else! Gosh! Could that be, Aunt … Continue reading
The Texas Schoolbook Massacre: Ruling Education?
What is it with Texas and schoolbooks? In the 1960′s it was John F. Kennedy getting shot from the Texas Schoolbook Depository. At least according to one part of the many-sided story. Now it’s Texas saddling America with its decisions … Continue reading
Is Jesse Ventura Really a Pinhead?
I was watching Bill O’Reilly a few nights ago and, as I usually do, was looking forward to the “Pinheads and Patriots” segment which that evening featured dear old, commonly used, Jesse Ventura. He is such an easy target for … Continue reading