It's been a couple of years since I've seriously broached this topic. The recent riotous uprising in Egypt, categorized by the usual American media suspects as attempts at "democracy", bring the topic clearly back to relevancy.In actuality, the topic has always been relevant, but it always takes something major to wake up the American public.For … Continue reading Birth pains of the new Caliphate
For Republicans, rape is still rape
I am a proud Republican, and more than that, a proud Conservative, which I happily type with a capital 'C' in front. I do not support every plank that the Republican Party puts forth, nor do I support every politician that takes up the 'Red' banner. Those who get my vote, such as George W. Bush, sometimes … Continue reading For Republicans, rape is still rape
The End
"and in the end, the love you take, is equal to the love you make"42 years ago on this date, music history was made on a London rooftop. It was January 30th, 1969 when the most popular, influential, and arguably greatest band in the history of music on this planet set up their instruments and … Continue reading The End
Heed the call
Jesus Christ was approximately 30 years old, and he was ready to step from the shadows of a life which to that stage had been lived in relative anonymity.He had learned of the fate of his cousin, John 'the Baptist', and decided that it was time for he himself to begin a public ministry. It was what … Continue reading Heed the call
Rock & Roll Heaven: John Bonham
The late John Bonham was the drummer for Led Zeppelin Sometime on September 23rd, 1980, John Bonham began to drink. This was not an unusual event in Bonham's life. He was a big drinker. But the binge that he was about to undertake was a big one even by his standards. Over the next … Continue reading Rock & Roll Heaven: John Bonham
