Category Archives: Media

Chaim Potok and sermons

Posted on February 17, 2010 by Rick

Was listening to NPR in car this morning (yeah yeah I know) and “Writer’s Almanac” with Garrison Keillor came on. It was more interesting than most days. Ah yes a poem about cleaning up after the dog. Guess who walks … Continue reading →

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REVIEW – Inner reflections/contradictions in "Avatar"

Posted on January 6, 2010 by Rick

I almost did not go to see it. Most of the conservative blogs/websites I follow criticized harshly the movie “Avatar” directed by James Cameron. In a nutshell – that it is a silly and predictable leftist anti-American anti-capitalist rehash of … Continue reading →

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Charles Krauthammer – yes healthcare reform but not *this* way

Posted on November 27, 2009 by Rick

I have before addressed the contemptible lie that conservatives (and Republicans – the two overlap but are not always the same) are against healthcare reform because they support the “status quo”. Conservatives do support healthcare reform. We like the idea … Continue reading →

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Hillbuzz – "Thank you President and Mrs Bush"

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Rick

**I have no photo to post or link of George and Laura Bush visiting the families at Fort Hood – because they did not want press coverage. Think about that.*** First – although I voted for President Bush toward the … Continue reading →

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"V" is (not really) about Obama administration

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Rick

This will be a short post. The script for “V” was written during the Bush administration. So those who think it is about the Obama administration are mistaken. That includes those who think “yeah! sock it to them!” and those … Continue reading →

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The president is a totalitarian space lizard here to eat us?

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Rick

Sorry about not posting more. Been super busy since the senior pastor of the American church resigned. Don’t get me wrong – in a way I am enjoying my work more than usual. Very similar to what we experienced the … Continue reading →

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Victor Davis Hanson – America's return to rationality?

Posted on October 23, 2009 by Rick

Victor Hanson has over the last year become one of my favorite commentators. His articles exhibit a strong commitment to logic and reason – wherever that leads. That is precisely why since 2008 I have been deeply concerned for the … Continue reading →

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What hath universal health coverage wrought – in Massachusetts?

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Rick

Since I care more about my country than my personal pride, here’s how I lost my insurance: I moved. That’s right, I moved from Washington, D.C., back to Massachusetts, a state with universal health care. From someone who used to … Continue reading →

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In praise of honest liberals(?) – Camille Paglia strikes again

Posted on September 9, 2009 by Rick

She voted for President Obama. Wants to see healthcare reform go through. But she has no patience for hypocrisy and stupidity. Camille Paglia is a liberal(?) I can respect. (I put ? after “liberal” because what does that word mean … Continue reading →

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Excuses that cannot bear the weight of facts

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Rick

(This is the busiest time of the year for me. Might not be posting an whole lot until middle of October. Will try to put up at least one item per week.) It is always someone else’s fault. “This woman … Continue reading →

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