Does our getting involved in Syria meet the criteria of a just war?

Serious question! And here’s my serious answer: My comment at Elizabeth Esther’s: the damage inflicted by the aggressor on the nation or community of nations must be lasting, grave, and certain Which aggressor – the Syrian government or the rebels? They’re both aggressing. Why can’t they both lose? Either way, check. all other means of… Continue reading Does our getting involved in Syria meet the criteria of a just war?

Obama: “…might have violated that pledge.”

Quoth President “Let me be clear” Obama: The last thing I will say, though — let me say this about health care and the health care debate, because I think it also bears on a whole lot of other issues. If you look at the package that we’ve presented — and there’s some stray cats… Continue reading Obama: “…might have violated that pledge.”

Spend less on health care — it’s good for the tourist industry

From The American Spectator (emphasis mine): Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel, who is health-policy adviser at the Office of Management and Budget and a member of the Federal Council on Comparative Effectiveness Research as well as being White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel’s brother, propounds discrimination against the elderly and other less-than-robust patients. In the medical… Continue reading Spend less on health care — it’s good for the tourist industry

Mr. Shea’s No Nonsense Campaign Advice

So: keep it up Team Obama. You’re cracking up and you don’t know what to do. I’ll tell you what not to do: stop attacking Palin and her family. Get your mind off her fecundity, her kids, especially the disabled one who fills you with shame for your bloody advocacy of his extermination. Try to… Continue reading Mr. Shea’s No Nonsense Campaign Advice

One of the Best Responses to Obama’s “Pay Grade” Remark I Read All Day

This is a comment from Fr. Joseph on the Inside Catholic article “Obama Flunks Rick Warren’s Abortion Question” by Deal Hudson: I think it’s about time we, as a culture, stop bad-mouthing people who have the humility to know that ONLY GOD knows the answer to some questions. Thank you for stating the case for… Continue reading One of the Best Responses to Obama’s “Pay Grade” Remark I Read All Day