Monthly Archives: April 2006

More than 1700 people attended the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington last Friday, and the text of the speech Bishop Morlino gave has finally been published online. The first question we might ask as we unpack the metaphor “the … Continue reading →

Yet another prominent and thoughtful individual railing against the false conservativism in the Republican Party leadership: A supposedly conservative party has expanded the federal government to historic and frightening proportions both in size and in monetary terms (not to mention … Continue reading →

Going through the contacts, most folks are a bit surprised and saddened about the news I’m moving, with one friend a bit angry about it. Kinda rattled me a bit. Most folks seem appreciative though, and that’s a good thing… … Continue reading →

In a replay of the Tempel 1 Deep Impact tests, NASA JPL has plans to send a similar object into the Moon. The best part? You’ll be able to see it from Earth: In that project, the SUV-sized upper stage … Continue reading →

So Ben Tribbett gives me a call the other day. “Okay man, so what’s the real story?” Missy and I have found a 10 acre, 4500 square foot home just outside of Kent’s Store in Fluvanna County, Virginia. It’s about … Continue reading →

…and I am missing it, thanks to a low cell phone battery! Instead, I will be enjoying the company of the Fluvanna County Republican Committee. More info on this later (and I do have a brief announcement set for tonight)

TwoConservatives leads. I follow! 1. Grab the nearest book.2. Open it to page 161.3. Find the fifth sentence.4. Post the text of the sentence along with these instructions.5. Don’t search around and look for the coolest book you can find. … Continue reading →

Tactical nuclear weapons are on the table in preventing Iran from weaponizing their nuclear program. That would certainly send a message, but open the door for a world of hurt. To date, mutually assured destruction has always been the deterrent … Continue reading →

It’s late at night, and I know just what you are looking for too. A thought provoking conversation on affirmative action: Public universities do not exist, and should not exist, for taking the very smartest 18-year-olds in the state and … Continue reading →

The CDC is taking some heat. The reason? Mercury preservatives in vaccines cause autism: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, rarely the subject of public controversy, is facing an emerging credibility crisis on the emotional issue of whether old-style … Continue reading →