MLB 2011: American League

I wonder how Philadelphia Phillies fans would feel about Terry Francona managing his club to a World Series title for the third time? Especially if this time those Boston Red Sox defeat the Fightin' Phils for the world championship, as I am predicting is going to happen in late October of 2011. The American League's … Continue reading MLB 2011: American League

TV Watch: "Shameless"

The problem with cable television series is that they tend to show a lot of sex, especially among non-married individuals, drug and alcohol abuse, crime commission, and the entire array of man's worst and basest actions. "Shameless" has all of that. The greatness of cable television series is that they don't hide from any of those … Continue reading TV Watch: "Shameless"

Priestly bad apples

There is an old saying that I often reminded folks to consider: "don't throw the baby out with the bath water."The meaning behind this simple old saying is that it is the baby which is by far the most important, precious thing. It may be sitting in a pool of filth, scum, and slime. So what? … Continue reading Priestly bad apples

Birth pains of the new Caliphate

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