Muslims seem intent to prove Islam's peaceful nature, even if they have to kill you to do it. Dave wrote about this a year ago, but the Dutch may have finally found a backbone :

A Dutch parliamentarian who believes Islam’s massive global growth is feeding on the worldwide fear of denouncing the violence-based religion, this week did what few men have had the courage to do, and confronted it. » read more »

Our daughter, Kristen, just got promoted to Staff Sergeant!

We all know there are issues with the war in Iraq, regardless of whether we support it or not. (For all who support the war, remember that opposing a war yet supporting the troops themselves is perfectly viable.) No weapons of mass destruction have been found. Well, some chemical components have been found, but then, I have plenty of chemicals in my own home that can be used to do some serious harm. (I figure it's only a matter of time before that's used against me.) No nukes, although there have been unconfirmed rumors of Iraq moving the nukes to Syria or Libya just before the war. Saddam Hussein was cowering in a bunker as all bullies do when facing the bulk of the American military. Oil prices haven't exactly dropped as a result of freeing up Iraq's oil. (We won't go into the economics of this here.) Iraq has never been a major player in the terrorist game; sure, they help out a group or two here and there, now and again--but everybody knows it's Iran and Saudi Arabia who are the real power behind most of the world's terrorists. And of course, it was Pakistan that saw fit to practically publish the "secrets" of making nukes to every Muhammad and his brother. The region isn't exactly stable by any stretch of the imagination, but then, it never has been. So why are we in Iraq? Or more relevant, why are we still in Iraq? » read more »

This is outrageous! I will boycott this film as proposed.

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0...

Vox says kick them out. "Mexican-Americans"--the very term connotes treason--are supposed to remain loyal to Mexico first. How are Americans putting up with their leaders' tolerance of this? I would not be surprised if armed combat eventually ensues, given the right precipitating events.

We all have our disagreements with President Bush. Immigration, U.S.
Attorney firings, Iraq, Darfur, etc. are all hot topics these days. The
following "speech" was written yesterday by an ordinary Maineiac. While
satirical in nature, all satire must have a basis in fact to be effective.
An excellent piece by a person who does not write for a living. Sent
with the author's permission.

The speech George W. Bush SHOULD give:

Normally, I start these things out by saying "My Fellow Americans." Not
doing it this time. If the polls are any indication, I don't know
who more than half of you are anymore. I do know something terrible » read more »

From http://www.mobyinthemorning.co... ...

Here is a REAL INTERVIEW with an illegal Mexican at a protest march in Texas. Trying to reason with an Illegal Mexican on the streets of downtown Houston, May 1, 2006. Jim Moore reporting for a Houston TV station:

Jim: Juan, I see that you and thousands of other protesters are marching in the streets to demonstrate for your cause. Exactly what is your cause and what do you expect to accomplish by this protest?

Juan: We want our rights. We will show you how powerful we are. We will bring Houston to its knees!

Jim: What rights?

Juan: Our right to live here...legally. Our right to get all the benefits you get. » read more »

The majority of Americans fall into one of two camps. They either support the troops or oppose the war. It seems they're too stupid to realize the only moral choice is to support the troops and oppose the war. » read more »

Is the war in Iraq a righteous one? Here's what it takes to be a just war:

1. just cause
2. legitimate authority
3. right intention
4. last resort

I'll wager the Iraq war fails on the last point, is suspect on the second-to-last point, and utterly fails the second point (the President has no authority to declare war, and Congress cannot delegate theirs to him).

One of the legitimate roles of government is to protect the borders of its country from foreign invaders. This is not some made-up task that government officials thought of so that their department could have a bigger budget next year. It's in the Constitution (Article 1, section 8 ). Remember the Constitution? That document that the President and the members of Congress swore, hand on Bible (well, usually), to uphold?

So, why are there multiple tunnels connecting Mexico and the U.S. that we already know about and that are not being filled in? » read more »