>A friend of mine recently posted some thoughts on our funding of the Israeli military. The question isn't are we? That's certain. The real question is should we be?The argument could get very complicated and I'm not going to try to sort it out. There could be real, good, compelling reasons to support financially and … Continue reading >Should the US Support Israel? (update)
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Health Care Reform
Justin Taylor offered some thoughts on the health care reform bill today on his blog. He summed up his thoughts in a sentence, "Glad to see that the Senate Finance Committee has agreed not to include end-of-life counseling provisions from the Senate's version of the health-care reform bill." He then goes on to quote from … Continue reading Health Care Reform
Lake of Fire – a documentary on abortion
Last week a blog I frequent recommended this documentary on the abortion issue. It is an issue I have committed to be more informed about and active in year round, not just in Novembers. So I found Lake of Fire in the library and watched it in two sittings, the kids afternoon naps and tonight … Continue reading Lake of Fire – a documentary on abortion
NRO Top Conservative Movies
National Review Online has compiled a list of the top conservative movies - "great movies that offer compelling messages about freedom, families, patriotism, traditions, and more".1. The Lives of Others (2007)2. The Incredibles (2004)3. Metropolitan (1990)4. Forrest Gump (1994)5. 300 (2007)6. Groundhog Day (1993)7. The Pursuit of Happyness (2006)8. Juno (2007)9. Blast from the Past … Continue reading NRO Top Conservative Movies
Shoddy Journalism
I am no fan of Nancy Pelosi, but the CNN piece Ridiculous items in stimulus plan, by Ruben Navarrette Jr., is so shoddy and misrepresentative that an apology should be issued. Aware that this post is in danger of dying the death of a thousand qualifications, let me say I am not in favor of … Continue reading Shoddy Journalism
God Entranced 