Let’s Get The Facts Straight
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics, Spirituality
This BBC article (hat tip: Megnut) is a misrepresentation of American Christianity in terms of this war.
“In fact, nearly all the mainline churches in America oppose this war, including Mr Bush’s own church, the United Methodists.”
Although technically I’m considered non-denominational, I have been directly involved with many different churches including United Methodist, Evangelical-Free, Baptist, and various Charismatics — and almost every Christian I know and respect is strongly behind this war.
The BBC goes on to question the sanity of religious believers. Their report isn’t surprising (being the bedfellows of NBC and CNN), but rather aggravating. Maybe Christians do believe that the world will end with a bang, but how is that any more outrageous than believing it started with one?
Re-Naming Iraq
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
Although this article as a whole is interesting, I really like this quote:
“Hopefully, this is more proof that Saddam has the smoking gun that everyone — even France and the New York Times (one’s a country, the other a newspaper, after that the distinctions are negligible) — agreed would justify forcibly disarming Saddam.”
Who’s Smarter?
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
This sums up my opinion of Hollywood protestors vs. our publicly-elected government.
Thoughts on the War
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
Annoying Hippie Designers Must Die
(Hat Tip: Kottke)
My thoughts exactly. About the war, not the hippie designers.
Fastest Source for Online News
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
Considering the current media blitz between CNN and MSNBC to cover the newest stories as quickly as possible (as a sign of their apparent “superiority”), it’s interesting to note which news service works the fastest online… (12:46am):
- Intense Bombing Campaign Unleashed - CNN
- Turkish Troops Enter N. Iraq [No Full Story] - MSNBC
- U.S. Official: Saddam Seen On Stretcher After Strike - FOX
Hm… I wonder.
Update (05/02/2006): This also shows that accuracy, of course, should be a little more important than speed.
Requiem
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
For all the soldiers in Iraq — Godspeed and grace go with you. You’re in our prayers.
Natalie Merchant on Her Own
Posted by David | Filed under Music, News & Politics
In yet another triumphant blow to the oiled mustaches and bloated wallets of the recording industry, Natalie Merchant has gone independent.
Okay, so that’s almost old news now, but considering the rather more controversial subjects I want to talk about but barred via lack of a complete argument, it seemed worthy.
The War in Iraq
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
Along with the rest of the American majority, I respected and enjoyed President Bush’s discussion of the Iraq situation. Tonight on Fox News, one of the thousands of Muslims speaking for American force had this to say:
“They’re not going to war with Iraq — they’re going to stop the war that’s already in Iraq.”
The woman, Esra Naama, was originally born in Iraq and has family that was tortured and executed by Saddam Hussein’s government. Her testimony stands out over the voices of Hollywood because, quite frankly, she was actually there.
Update: Hearing that your publicly-elected Commander in Chief has “failed miserably” can impair your judgment. I strongly believe in the decisions President Bush has made, for reasons I hope to publish here later, and although I also strongly believe in our right to keep our government in check, comments such as those made by Tom Daschle are not helpful criticisms, but deliberately-planned attacks. For now, here’s my and the American majority stance.
Ban on Pledge of Allegiance Upheld
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
“In upholding its earlier decision, the court said it would be ‘wrongheaded’ to allow public outcry to influence court decisions. ‘We may not — we must not — allow public sentiment or outcry to guide our decisions,’ Judge Stephen Reinhardt wrote in the 46-page opinion.”
Just to repeat, public opinion no longer matters to our government.
Posted by David | Filed under News & Politics
Every American has the right of personal opinion, especially in politics, lifestyle and religion. The value of each opinion is not based on status or popularity — in essence, every citizen has an equal say. If this is the case, why are so many celebrities and superstars using their fame to influence the government?
Citizens Against Celebrity Pundits is an online petition that will at least bring the situation into the spotlight — whether you agree with Sean Penn and/or Barbara Streisand or not, they have no right to use their position for political policies. If, instead, they run for and are elected to an office, I’ll consider their opinion more important than neighbor Joe.
