Monthly Archives: May 2008

WHERE DO THE CANDIDATES STAND ON THE ISSUES?

Posted on May 28, 2008 by

The time of choosing rapidly approaches. This coming Saturday, Virginia Republicans will hold a convention and select their party’s nominee to fill an open Senate seat. Because the presumptive nominee of the Democratic Party is considered an especially strong candidate, … Continue reading →

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SENATORIAL PROS AND CONS: ON ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION

Posted on May 27, 2008 by

This is the third in a series on the competition between Jim Gilmore and Bob Marshall for the Republican Party’s nomination to be Virginia’s next senator.  Here are the previous two posts ON LAW ON EDUCATION Why a post on illegal immigration?   Illegal … Continue reading →

Posted in immigration, Republican Party | 14 Comments

MEMORIAL DAY 2008

Posted on May 26, 2008 by

Often as not, I have little to say with respect to specific holidays.  However, on Sunday, my pastor gave an outstanding sermon that linked Memorial Day and the courage to testify to the truth of Christianity.  He left me feeling a little confused.  Usually, when … Continue reading →

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THE OATH

Posted on May 26, 2008 by

We have another new Virginia blog, The Oath.  Its author appears to be a conservative Republican with a strong libertarian bent.  The author of The Oath has decent writing skills, and he presents his ideas thoughtfully.  The author does project righteous indignation, but he does … Continue reading →

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SAME-SEX “MARRIAGE” HUMOR

Posted on May 25, 2008 by

The Memorial Day weekend humor fest continues.  This time the subject is same-sex marriage.   We rightfully expect the wisdom of restraint from judges, but judges are human.  So sometimes judges exercise their passions.  Thus as Brian Fairrington notes below (from here), four judges … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Humor, political cartoons | 24 Comments

HOW NAKED GO THE SOMETIMES NUDE!

Posted on May 25, 2008 by

I suppose skimpy dress is nothing new.  There have always been those who would display their bodies.  Still, I wonder at the way some parents allow and sometimes even encourage their children towards immodest dress.  It can be ludicrous.  At least ludicrous is what … Continue reading →

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FOOD? OR FUEL?

Posted on May 24, 2008 by

This is the Memorial Day weekend.  Nobody but the people who stayed home and decided to do yardwork have the time to read blogs on the Internet.  Since I am one of the yardworkers, I decided to take a break and enjoy political cartoons.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Environment, Humor, political cartoons