Differing Leadership Philosophies
Here's a great picture to illustrate the differences between Republican and Democratic leadership.
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Letter to the Editor: Get the Facts
Wal-Mart bashing seems to be the in thing, even in our suburb. A gal wrote to the local newspaper making some claims about Wal-Mart's hurricane relief efforts that were false; part of a recent PR effort in our area to bash them. I couldn't let it lie.
Why I Don’t Donate to the Red Cross
I remember very well the big controversy after 9/11 and what the Red Cross did with the donations (including mine). This is just a reminder as to why I asked for and got my donation back and will not donate to them again. You are much better off finding an organization that directly helps those [...]
Notre Dame Coach Makes the Call
Sports and real life sometimes intersect in some incredibly touching ways. Here, Charlie Weis, head coach of Notre Dame football, grants a dying 10 year old's wish to call a play – the day after the young boy tragically dies.
Letter to the Editor: NIMBY Strikes Again
A letter to the editor of the local newspaper, the Northglenn-Thornton Sentinel, that I wrote. A fight has been brewing over a proposed rezoning in our area for a new "big box" store and as usual, it has gotten ugly. This was published in the paper on 9/22/05.
She Does Not Speak For Me
A great editorial in the Wall Street Journal written by the father of a soldier that died in Iraq.
The Blame Game
Ah yes, what would a tragedy be without blame? The media blames the feds, the LA governor blames the feds, the New Orleans mayor blames the LA governor. On and on. Here are a couple news articles worth reading.
International aid for Katrina
I am always one of the first to bash the "international community" and as such do also think it is important to acknowledge the many who have stepped up to help our country. Some interesting things to note below…
The four biggest donors – Middle Eastern countries. Look at how much Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait [...]
Hurricane Katrina
Many readers have been wondering why I have been absent from comments about Hurricane Katrina and the deadly and devastating aftermath. Like the days after 9/11, words escape me – something which is rare! Here are some brief thoughts…
