The Rocky Mountain News makes a great point today: the use of the word evil is being tossed about quite casually these days. The Rocky mentioned remarks by Colorado's Democrat Speaker Andrew Romanoff to a reporter that the most rewarding jobs he has had "were the ones where you got up in the morning to do good and fight evil." (The quote comes from this story here, a very long profile of Romanoff. Consider yourself warned.) Romanoff Either Romanoff doesn't find his current job very rewarding, or he believes his legislative leadership position is fixed on fighting evil. Evil budget deficit? Evil Republicans? Hopefully, he wasn't taking cues from the Democratic National Committee's new chairman Howard Dean, who made his … [Read more...]
Archives for 2005
Supporting Lebanon
Events in Lebanon are moving fast and furious. It's inspiring to see its people, of different ethnic groups, emboldened and banding together to push Assad's Syrian bullies out of their government. (AP Photo) I just wanted to post this message of solidarity with the Lebanese people. The United States of America supports your actions. The road to freedom is not a smooth or painless one, but its great rewards cannot be discounted. Hugh has all the links to those keeping close tabs on the situation in and around Beirut. … [Read more...]
Terri’s Parents Seek Divorce
Seventeen days remain until the blind and barbaric act of removing Terri Schiavo's feeding tube will occur. And Judge George Greer is refusing to accept any motions from the Schindlers - including one to file a divorce for Terri from Michael, who has abandoned her to live with a woman he calls his "fiancee." The only motions Greer will accept, according to Blogs for Terri, are related to the death process. Basically, the judge is going to ignore the serious need to perform medical testing on Terri to determine the true nature of her condition. Instead, he's essentially telling the parents to get used to the fact their daughter is about to be starved to death, but you can pick where and whether they want to watch her slow and agonizing … [Read more...]
Democrat Priorities: Unions over Taxpayers
Even the Denver Post had to chide Colorado's Democrat legislators this time. A pointed editorial in today's Post calls on the House Transportation Committee to kill Senate Bill 61, which has already passed the Senate floor. Regrettably, Republican Senator Norma Anderson abandoned the party's principles to join the unanimous Democrat caucus and give SB61 a 19-16 victory on Feb. 14. The main problem with the bill, as the editorial indicates, is its proposed reduction of private contracting services in the Regional Transportation District (RTD). The result is $143.5 million more in taxpayer costs over the next 12 years to maintain existing services. Rather than searching for ways to provide services at more efficient costs, the … [Read more...]
Books I’m Reading Now
I'm an avid reader and writer. It would explain why I enjoy blogging so much. There are certain times - tell me if I'm the only one - when I get into several books at once: books I'm reading at different paces for different purposes, books that I find rewarding in different ways. Now is one of those times. And since I'm thoroughly enjoying and/or learning from all of them, I thought I'd leave a record of them here. Maybe one will pique your interest, too. Listed in order of author's last name: Jim Berg, Created for His Glory - A challenging and inspiring in-depth look at God's precious promises in the first three chapters of Ephesians. Michael Medved, Right Turns - This book truly is a splendid read, full of autobiographical … [Read more...]
The Ball is in the Democrats’ Court
The release of a poll by the Denver Chamber of Commerce confirms what an earlier poll commissioned by the Independence Institute and Colorado Club for Growth revealed: the citizens of this state do not support Speaker Andrew Romanoff's plan to resolve its budget problems. Any proposed plan that is passed through the legislature must be approved by Colorado voters, and according to the Chamber's poll only 37 percent like Romanoff's solution. Governor Owens' plan, which isn't much better insofar as it wants to modify the TABOR limits, receives 55 percent of support in the same poll. House Minority Leader Joe Stengel (R - Littleton) reacted quickly to the news, saying there was no chance the Republican caucus would cooperate with … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday, Big Brother
No Orwellian references in the title. My big brother, living in Wisconsin, turns 30 today. Just thought I'd share that with you all and wish Brad a "Happy Birthday!" … [Read more...]
Vox Blogoli 2.2: Learning the Lesson of Grant
Hugh Hewitt has dangled another Vox Blogoli before us, and I couldn't resist the temptation for this one... "Does the Senate GOP Go McClellan or Go Grant if Harry Reid 'Goes Gingrich?'" According to the New York Times, Senate Minority Leader Reid has threatened to shut down the business of the Senate if Bill Frist and the Republicans remove the filibuster rule for judicial confirmations. While awake to the danger of carrying the US Civil War-era historical analogy too far, I decided to address Hugh's question creatively and analytically. I write as someone who grew up a Civil War buff - voraciously devouring all sorts of literature on the subject by the time I entered college - and later made the transformation to junior Civil War … [Read more...]
Quick Friday Jottings
The Democrat majority in the Colorado legislature revealed their close affinity to the abortion absolutist lobby Thursday. The six Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee killed a bill that would have held medical doctors liable for the abortions of viable human fetuses. It was a moderate measure designed to curb the uncommon but barbaric practice of killing an unborn child that could otherwise survive outside the mother's womb. But we know where the Democrat legislators stand on this issue, beholden as they are to a certain lobby. In less startling news, Ward Churchill is now under investigation for artistic copyright fraud. The habits developed in his professional life carry over into his money-making hobbies, as well. Should … [Read more...]
Tell it to the Judge
Less than 24 hours remain until the emergency stay expires and Terri Schiavo's feeding tube will be removed. If you're concerned about the woman in this case, perhaps you've already told your friends and family, your pastor/priest, Gov. Jeb Bush, some Florida legislators, or even all those who read your blog. But Terri's fate rests in the hands of Florida Circuit Court Judge George W. Greer. Maybe you're so upset you say: "Let me tell it to the world!" My response: "Just tell it to the judge!"* Thanks to the American Family Association, it's really easy for you to write Judge Greer and share your concerns. Isn't it enough that Terri has some limited ability to communicate with facial expressions? All we are asking is that … [Read more...]
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