Month May 2011
This is the big news this week. Years of intense investigation followed by an early morning raid finally led to the feds getting their man. You know, the religious zealot with the long beard and the strange head gear. This… Continue Reading →
This is why YouTube was invented -to make fun of Obama is hilarious new ways. I can’t even imagine how they made this. This should be the GOP’s commercial it’s so good. HT Viral Footage
Remember Hillary Clinton’s “vast right wing conspiracy?” Well, this is like that but for Catholics. Supporters of a progressive Australian bishop pushed into early retirement for his promulgated views supporting female ordination among other things are blaming a cabal of… Continue Reading →
A few related thoughts on the story of the week, In a world in which war is conducted from office chairs, a lot of humility is required. A lot of humility. I would say that from what I know, that… Continue Reading →
When I bring my kids school sometimes we put on the radio. All I can say is thank goodness we’re country music fans. I couldn’t imagine turning on the moaning of the Gaga or Britney when you’ve got guys like… Continue Reading →
Watch it. It is not what you think.
I must admit that my next-day reaction to the news that Osama Bin Laden is dead is a great and profound apathy. I imagine that my sentiment would be similar to having a girlfriend who broke your heart ten years… Continue Reading →
My first reaction to hearing Bin Laden was killed was sadness. My thoughts were of the three thousand people that died on 9/11. I thought of those forced to leap from the tower. I thought of those calling loved ones… Continue Reading →
Back when the “kinetic military action” (formerly known as war) began in Libya a few months ago, I suggested that it was not a humanitarian action, but rather taking sides in a civil war. I have since amended my position…. Continue Reading →
The Faculty Senate of Notre Dame inexplicably and horrifyingly voted down a resolution of support for either Father Jenkins’s participation in the March for Life or the recommendations of his Task Force on Supporting the Choice for Life, according to… Continue Reading →