Yearly Archives: 2003

Targeted Tax Increases. . . From REPUBLICANS?! Del. Vincent Callahan (R-McLean), chair of the House Appropriations Committee, has signalled that he would not be opposed to an increase in taxes on cigarettes or gasoline. Speaker Howell seems inclined to agree: … Continue reading →

RFC Chairman Bill Murray to Appear on the Paula Zahn Show Bill Murray is a Fredericksburg resident whose Religious Freedom Coalition has its offices in Downtown Fredericksburg. He will appear on the Paula Zahn Show on CNN today at 8:00pm … Continue reading →

The Democrat’s Dillemma. . . Although this article comes from the Christian Science Monitor, it is a pretty even handed analysis of the consequences of a Dean nomination for president. . . and it’s effects: In the wider Democratic universe, … Continue reading →

Not one, not two, but FOUR Responses to Anti-Catholic Letter in the FLS Outstanding! Criticism of Catholics shows writer is not well-informed Attack on Catholic Church just deepens my faith It’s not Catholics who have the problem with sex Is … Continue reading →

Scholar Warns of Attempts to Privatize Religion This is pure gold: Norway’s former Minister for Foreign Affairs warned against the tendency in Europe to consider religion as a private matter, much like a hobby. The former Norwegian Minister and current … Continue reading →

Let Them Sing It For You! Whoever came up with this is brilliant. Type in whatever phrase you want to hear, click “let them sing it”, and you get a cut-and-paste job from songs. BRILLIANT!

Oh What a Beautiful Day. . . Fog everywhere, two working papers to submit, and two presentations to deliver. At least I’m looking forward to the last one on Hobbesian natural law. If I have the foresight, I’ll post the … Continue reading →

U.S. To Agree To International Control of American Troops? This would be a horrific break in U.S. military policy concerning our troops fighting under international norms. Hopefully the UK Independent – liberal as it is – is simply blowing smoke.

St. Mary Victorious Over St. Patricks, 14-7 And so, on the frozen tundra of Holy Cross Academy, the qualitative St. Mary CYO handed most certain defeat to a numerous and well-prepared St. Patrick’s CYO. Thus the rivalry begins and will … Continue reading →

FREDBOWL 2003! That’s right. Football. St. Patrick at St. Mary. 11:00am at Holy Cross Academy. Yours truly coaching St. Mary. Two go in, one comes out!