Thursday, October 02, 2003
STREAM OF CONSCIOUSNESS
MEDIA ARROGANCE...AGAIN
The thing about the character defect of arrogance is this; it insults the intelligence of rational, bright people.
The L.A. Times' arrogance at placing the Schwarzenegger sexual harassment story on the front page above the fold finally confirms the truth: The Los Angeles Times is a biased newspaper who colors facts and manipulates public opinion, then disguises it as news.
The media can't have it both ways. They can't proclaim the insignificance of similar charges against Clinton, then get all holy with Arnold. All references to the Clinton problems were buried on page 24.
I'm about to cancel my subscription again. I just can't stand the Times' (NY or LA) claim they're objective.
WWMD? (See separate blog at right.) He would've thrown the story in the trash.
DR. DAVID KAY STATES TO CONGRESS HE NEEDS A LOT MORE TIME...
Well, duh. Dr. Kay is not at all convinced there are no WMDs or nukes. If the Democrats would simply calm down (actually this is the calmest personal attack I've seen from them in a long time), and become a part of the solution, we might get something accomplished in Iraq.
The Democrats have decided to go down that slimy slope to regain power--even at the expense of the American people. Will the real Democrat Statesman please stand up? Anyone? Bueller, Ferris? Anyone?
POLITICAL THEATER IS MORE FUN THAN THE SIMPSONS
Just think of it. The president's greatest political asset, Karl Rove, the late Lee Atwater's protege and Wunderkind, is suspected of dirty tricks. So dirty, if convicted, the perp goes to jail for ten years.
Okay. The president is an honorable man. He's also an excellent manager. His MBA from Yale has come in handy in most cases. But I doubt it prepared him for this possibility.
Your mentor and friend has broken the law. As president, what would you do?
Nothing. If Rove put this administration in jeopardy, he should be fired. If he put Mrs. Wilson in jeopardy, he should go to jail.
BUT, I doubt Rove would take that chance. He's too savvy to make mistake like this. No. This is someone else...the telephone records will reveal all. This sounds like someone over at State. Maybe the same bureaucrats who were against the Iraq war. Hmmm.
Like I said, it's better than West Wing. It's real humanity on the line.
RUSH REAPS WHAT HE'S SOWN
Okay, I admit it. There was a time I thought Limbaugh was all right. Yeah, he was obnoxious in some ways, but it was so refreshing to hear some truth for a change. A lot of what he said I knew already. His delivery and presentation shocked me, but I still listened for a while.
That was ten years ago. I was growing politically and culturally learning a person needs to stop thinking in extremes. It is not healthy.
Anyway, Rush began getting on my nerves about seven years ago. I noticed he gave no quarter to even the most sincere, courteous caller. By then he had become actually painful to listen to because the negativity was constant. And his voice changed; it became strident, harsh, edgy.
Along with extreme thinking, I've tried to give up negative thinking. So, Limbaugh was not good for me. He kept my stomach lining in a constant curl.
So, here the guy is. He throws out another unnecessary incendiary race grenade only to get his arm chopped off. He may be right, I don't know. The point is he's entirely too self-conscious about his success and his flame throwing is not appropriate during football coverage, regardless of what ESPN wanted. His humiliation of McNagg bothered me. He didn't do anything either to us or to Limbaugh. It was unfair and mean to use McNagg as an exemplar of blacks getting a boost unfairly.
Now, about the drug thing. For a man who is so adamant against the use of medical marijuana it seems rather strange he would allow himself to become dependent upon illegal prescription drugs to manage his pain. Either that, or he's just a blowhard.
At least Arnold apologized sincerely for his fax pas, never making claims about being damned near close to perfect.
GIVE MONEY
The Bush/Cheney folks have shown an increase of nearly one million contributors, most of whom donated under $30 dollars to the re-election campaign.
That's a huge sign of where the country is emotionally. What it tells me is people are so concerned that a wimpy democrat will be elected, they are willing to send the president their hard earned money to keep him in the oval office. Why? Democrats scare most people. They are the ones who foolishly harangue the president over Iraq, who look for a crime under every rock and offer no solution to any of our security problems, demoralizing our military and emboldening our enemies. They lost their vision and moral courage.
These are dangerous, immature people, act like children. They do not, or will not concede the obvious, to wit: we live in a new, very different world that requires a preemptive, proactive war and foreign policy. They're making our Constitution into a Suicide Pact.
We must get behind the people who are dedicated to preserving our national ethic, keeping the barbarians at bay. Believe me, any nation that would allow a doctor to stick a pair of scissors into the skull of a nine-month old baby, then sucking its brains out is barbaric. I don't care where you stand on abortion...this is just too much.
Moderate think tanks like Cato Institute and American Enterprise Institute could use the money. Front Page, David Horowitz's brilliant emag, helps pass the word along about political realities on our campuses and in the popular culture. Take a look at my links.
And don't forget the blood bank. And the Red Cross and the Salvation Army and Benai Brith.
IN CLOSING, AN OPEN LETTER TO MY JEWISH FRIENDS
I've got great news for you. The movie, "The Passion," Mel Gibson's portrayal of Christ's last hours on the cross is not anti-Semitic. It is historical in the context of Jewish politics during the end of the first century B.C.E.
How do I know this? Well, among my limited talents and deep interests are biblical history and escotology. (My latest project is learning Hebrew. I also installed Bible Code software. Amazing stuff.)
This and my New Testament church teachings scream that I attempt to clarify the Protestant Christian's (and modern Catholic's) understanding of the Holy Gospels and what they actually say on the subject.
The most frustrating thing about talking with a non believer or a person from another faith has to be the fact that they do not have the information you have. If they did, they may agree with you. Here's what I know.
First of all, the Sadducees (second in the Jewish hierarchy to the Pharisees) were in a particularly tight spot with the Romans. Politically they had no choice but to make nice with Pilot...their freedom depended upon it. Jesus got in the way, as would outsider who threatened the power structure. Besides, these men had the welfare of their Jewish people to think of.
But be clear here. The Jews did not kill Jesus. The Romans killed Jesus. True, they could have had the Romans take Barrabas, but they didn't know who Jesus was. Christ on the cross said, "Forgive them; they know not what they do."
This myth that the Jews killed Jesus and they are horrible people because of it is an invention of the old Catholic Church. Moreover, the Bible is absolutely firm on our understanding and treatment of Jews.
When one of His apostles asked Jesus how to respond, what to do about the Jew's betrayal of Him, Christ pointedly exhorted "Do not concern yourself with the Jews. They are my chosen people and I have plans for them." I paraphrased.
I hope this helps in your analysis of Mr. Gibson's picture. I believe he's a good man.
Meanwhile, anti-Semitism sucks.
I LIED, THIS IS THE FINISH
I can't leave today's column without commenting on California Conservatives' moral dilemma. Should I or shouldn't I? Will God forgive me for voting for a pro-abortion, womanizing candidate and not vote for a straight arrow like McClintock?
The real question they should be asking is will God forgive me for handing the State House to Bustamante. Think about it real hard, folks.
I applaud the California Republican Chairman, Duff Sundheim, for endorsing Arnold. Usually the party treats this like a primary. But the call from the grass roots (folks like me) was so loud, they had to break their tradition. County chairmen did their jobs!
Mr. McClintock has to understand if most Republicans don't want him near the upcoming senate race. He's run out his string with moderates.
Too bad. Old Tom could have been the darling of the party for his sacrifice, actually helping the cause of Conservatism. Not any more. He'll never occupy a soft spot among power Republicans. He foolishly broke the President Reagan's Eleventh Commandment: "Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican."
Thanks for the read.
The thing about the character defect of arrogance is this; it insults the intelligence of rational, bright people.
The L.A. Times' arrogance at placing the Schwarzenegger sexual harassment story on the front page above the fold finally confirms the truth: The Los Angeles Times is a biased newspaper who colors facts and manipulates public opinion, then disguises it as news.
The media can't have it both ways. They can't proclaim the insignificance of similar charges against Clinton, then get all holy with Arnold. All references to the Clinton problems were buried on page 24.
I'm about to cancel my subscription again. I just can't stand the Times' (NY or LA) claim they're objective.
WWMD? (See separate blog at right.) He would've thrown the story in the trash.
DR. DAVID KAY STATES TO CONGRESS HE NEEDS A LOT MORE TIME...
Well, duh. Dr. Kay is not at all convinced there are no WMDs or nukes. If the Democrats would simply calm down (actually this is the calmest personal attack I've seen from them in a long time), and become a part of the solution, we might get something accomplished in Iraq.
The Democrats have decided to go down that slimy slope to regain power--even at the expense of the American people. Will the real Democrat Statesman please stand up? Anyone? Bueller, Ferris? Anyone?
POLITICAL THEATER IS MORE FUN THAN THE SIMPSONS
Just think of it. The president's greatest political asset, Karl Rove, the late Lee Atwater's protege and Wunderkind, is suspected of dirty tricks. So dirty, if convicted, the perp goes to jail for ten years.
Okay. The president is an honorable man. He's also an excellent manager. His MBA from Yale has come in handy in most cases. But I doubt it prepared him for this possibility.
Your mentor and friend has broken the law. As president, what would you do?
Nothing. If Rove put this administration in jeopardy, he should be fired. If he put Mrs. Wilson in jeopardy, he should go to jail.
BUT, I doubt Rove would take that chance. He's too savvy to make mistake like this. No. This is someone else...the telephone records will reveal all. This sounds like someone over at State. Maybe the same bureaucrats who were against the Iraq war. Hmmm.
Like I said, it's better than West Wing. It's real humanity on the line.
RUSH REAPS WHAT HE'S SOWN
Okay, I admit it. There was a time I thought Limbaugh was all right. Yeah, he was obnoxious in some ways, but it was so refreshing to hear some truth for a change. A lot of what he said I knew already. His delivery and presentation shocked me, but I still listened for a while.
That was ten years ago. I was growing politically and culturally learning a person needs to stop thinking in extremes. It is not healthy.
Anyway, Rush began getting on my nerves about seven years ago. I noticed he gave no quarter to even the most sincere, courteous caller. By then he had become actually painful to listen to because the negativity was constant. And his voice changed; it became strident, harsh, edgy.
Along with extreme thinking, I've tried to give up negative thinking. So, Limbaugh was not good for me. He kept my stomach lining in a constant curl.
So, here the guy is. He throws out another unnecessary incendiary race grenade only to get his arm chopped off. He may be right, I don't know. The point is he's entirely too self-conscious about his success and his flame throwing is not appropriate during football coverage, regardless of what ESPN wanted. His humiliation of McNagg bothered me. He didn't do anything either to us or to Limbaugh. It was unfair and mean to use McNagg as an exemplar of blacks getting a boost unfairly.
Now, about the drug thing. For a man who is so adamant against the use of medical marijuana it seems rather strange he would allow himself to become dependent upon illegal prescription drugs to manage his pain. Either that, or he's just a blowhard.
At least Arnold apologized sincerely for his fax pas, never making claims about being damned near close to perfect.
GIVE MONEY
The Bush/Cheney folks have shown an increase of nearly one million contributors, most of whom donated under $30 dollars to the re-election campaign.
That's a huge sign of where the country is emotionally. What it tells me is people are so concerned that a wimpy democrat will be elected, they are willing to send the president their hard earned money to keep him in the oval office. Why? Democrats scare most people. They are the ones who foolishly harangue the president over Iraq, who look for a crime under every rock and offer no solution to any of our security problems, demoralizing our military and emboldening our enemies. They lost their vision and moral courage.
These are dangerous, immature people, act like children. They do not, or will not concede the obvious, to wit: we live in a new, very different world that requires a preemptive, proactive war and foreign policy. They're making our Constitution into a Suicide Pact.
We must get behind the people who are dedicated to preserving our national ethic, keeping the barbarians at bay. Believe me, any nation that would allow a doctor to stick a pair of scissors into the skull of a nine-month old baby, then sucking its brains out is barbaric. I don't care where you stand on abortion...this is just too much.
Moderate think tanks like Cato Institute and American Enterprise Institute could use the money. Front Page, David Horowitz's brilliant emag, helps pass the word along about political realities on our campuses and in the popular culture. Take a look at my links.
And don't forget the blood bank. And the Red Cross and the Salvation Army and Benai Brith.
IN CLOSING, AN OPEN LETTER TO MY JEWISH FRIENDS
I've got great news for you. The movie, "The Passion," Mel Gibson's portrayal of Christ's last hours on the cross is not anti-Semitic. It is historical in the context of Jewish politics during the end of the first century B.C.E.
How do I know this? Well, among my limited talents and deep interests are biblical history and escotology. (My latest project is learning Hebrew. I also installed Bible Code software. Amazing stuff.)
This and my New Testament church teachings scream that I attempt to clarify the Protestant Christian's (and modern Catholic's) understanding of the Holy Gospels and what they actually say on the subject.
The most frustrating thing about talking with a non believer or a person from another faith has to be the fact that they do not have the information you have. If they did, they may agree with you. Here's what I know.
First of all, the Sadducees (second in the Jewish hierarchy to the Pharisees) were in a particularly tight spot with the Romans. Politically they had no choice but to make nice with Pilot...their freedom depended upon it. Jesus got in the way, as would outsider who threatened the power structure. Besides, these men had the welfare of their Jewish people to think of.
But be clear here. The Jews did not kill Jesus. The Romans killed Jesus. True, they could have had the Romans take Barrabas, but they didn't know who Jesus was. Christ on the cross said, "Forgive them; they know not what they do."
This myth that the Jews killed Jesus and they are horrible people because of it is an invention of the old Catholic Church. Moreover, the Bible is absolutely firm on our understanding and treatment of Jews.
When one of His apostles asked Jesus how to respond, what to do about the Jew's betrayal of Him, Christ pointedly exhorted "Do not concern yourself with the Jews. They are my chosen people and I have plans for them." I paraphrased.
I hope this helps in your analysis of Mr. Gibson's picture. I believe he's a good man.
Meanwhile, anti-Semitism sucks.
I LIED, THIS IS THE FINISH
I can't leave today's column without commenting on California Conservatives' moral dilemma. Should I or shouldn't I? Will God forgive me for voting for a pro-abortion, womanizing candidate and not vote for a straight arrow like McClintock?
The real question they should be asking is will God forgive me for handing the State House to Bustamante. Think about it real hard, folks.
I applaud the California Republican Chairman, Duff Sundheim, for endorsing Arnold. Usually the party treats this like a primary. But the call from the grass roots (folks like me) was so loud, they had to break their tradition. County chairmen did their jobs!
Mr. McClintock has to understand if most Republicans don't want him near the upcoming senate race. He's run out his string with moderates.
Too bad. Old Tom could have been the darling of the party for his sacrifice, actually helping the cause of Conservatism. Not any more. He'll never occupy a soft spot among power Republicans. He foolishly broke the President Reagan's Eleventh Commandment: "Thou shalt not speak ill of a fellow Republican."
Thanks for the read.
