Another day Lazing around the house today, at least until we get up and go to church to do stuff. All of this weekend seems to be mildly busy, but not ridiculously so. Unless, of course, we account for Labor Day. Really, who came up with the idea for a holiday that celebrates working? Except …
Monthly Archives: August 2003
Okay, maybe I spoke too soon
Okay, maybe I spoke too soon Here’s a little something to stir up controversy…
A change in stance, sort of.
A change in stance, sort of. After reading this article, I’ve modified my feelings about the war in Iraq. I now believe that going into Iraq was a “good thing to do”. Hussein’s regime is a bunch of murderers. Unfortunately, I also still believe that the U.S. is being somewhat one-sided about things. Since we’ve …
The movie I should be in
Lord of the Rings! What movie Do you Belong in?(many different outcomes!) brought to you by Quizilla
They call me Kevin, Kevin, Kevin…
Something non-war related 1. Thursday marks 10 years of marriage for Laureen and me. 2. I’m still ridiculously in love with her. 3. I have no clue why she puts up with some of the stupid things I do (no, I won’t elaborate on that). We went and saw Blue Man Group at Nextstage last …
The concept of a just war
The concept of a just war A lot of what Chris talks about two or three articles down discusses the fact that America had a higher purpose in invading Iraq, that of saving the Iraqi people from the slaughter of the Baath party. While such a slaughter has occurred, the policy, at least to me, …
Is war the right thing to do?
Is war the right thing to do? An interesting blog I think one of the fundamental problems with all of the conflict in the middle east and Afghanistan is the idea that there will eventually be peace in an area because of it. Israel’s continuing fight with its neighbors ever since its inception is proof …
Echoing a thought of mine
Echoing a thought of mine http://www.city-journal.org/html/13_3_how_hip_hop.html
Colin Powell’s response to the Archbishop
The United States believes strongly in what you call soft power, the value of democracy, the value of the free economic system, the value of making sure that each citizen is free and free to pursue their own God-given ambitions and to use the talents that they were given by God. And that is what …
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http://www.opinionjournal.com/extra/?id=110003834 In part: “I am fully aware in saying this that the present U.S. administration has made itself an obstacle in various ways to the development of a more robust and comprehensive framework of international law. But the thing cuts both ways. The war to depose Saddam Hussein and his criminal regime was not of …