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?
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Whatever happens, good or bad
God is very pleased with those who recognize his goodness by reciting the Te Deum in thanksgiving whenever something out of the ordinary happens, without caring whether it may have been good or bad, as the world reckons these things. Because everything comes from the hands of our Father: so though the blow of the… Continue reading Whatever happens, good or bad
You can’t kill Americans without someone doing the killing
So there’s a super-secret memo out there that outlines why the President can order an American citizen killed without due process. Up to now I’ve taken comfort in the idea that our military would not obey an illegal order. But somebody fired those drones….
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
Fight the Stimulus Bill – here’s how, do it now!
So that Rosey-Posey and Posco and Fastolph and Hambet and Gorbulas and Fredregar and Berylla and Septimus (and their children) can afford to retire some day: Barbara at Mommy Life has the scoop on a no-“stimulus” petition. Sign today before noon. Call your Senators. See where the money’s going: Stimulus Watch
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