Archive for February, 2008

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

Having once been a long-time part of media — specifically, news media — I’d like to comment on the current state of those who present us the views we ultimately adopt about our country and the world. “Gotcha” journalism. “Tusk-tusk” journalism. If-it-bleeds-it-leads journalism. “Hit-piece” journalism. Slanted journalism. “Told-you-so” journalism. “Ratings-driven” journalism. All  of these descriptives [...]

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

There’s an old adage: “Never pick a fight with an old man. If he’s too old to fight, he’ll probably just kill you.” With that, I present the next story: == 80-year old vet stop injures intruders By CHRIS HAWES / WFAA-TV WFAA-TV The brothers may have planned to kill James Pickett, investigators say. Also [...]

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

This letter is written in response to a series of letters to the editor in the Orange County Register and is reprinted with author’s permission. The Orange County Register refused to print it. Dear Editor: So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for [...]

Sunday, February 10th, 2008

On the plains of hesitation, Lay the bones of countless Millions, who at the dawn of Victory, sat down to rest, and Resting, died. unk.

Friday, February 8th, 2008

Here’s a nice game. http://www.guessthespot.com/