Am I the only one who is more than a little bit tired of the end-of-the-world financial hand-wringing going on in the news these days? Every day, day after day, both the local and network news lead with stories about the 'fiscal crisis' or the 'financial meltdown' that is happening at all levels of government. … Continue reading Tired of all the financial hand-wringing
Obama’s partisans go after Limbaugh, Specter
There is a new political radio commercial airing frequently on local stations, particularly those with news and news talk formats.In the commercial a smarmy female voice sulks at the audacity of Republicans and in particular the popular talk show host Rush Limbaugh to oppose President Barack Obama's economic stimulus package.The commercial highlights that every single … Continue reading Obama’s partisans go after Limbaugh, Specter
Islamism Series: Fort Dix and beyond
Two headlines blared across the tops of the front pages of Philadelphia's two major newspapers within the past four days. The Bulletin was first when last Thursday their front page headline read "Islamic Terrorists Forming Cells in US", and the Inquirer followed suit on Sunday when in reference to the Fort Dix case the headline … Continue reading Islamism Series: Fort Dix and beyond
Trying to find a silver lining
I have always been a pretty positive person. It's hard to get me down for long, and I've learned in the course of a life that is now well into its fifth decade that most of the things that we worry over are somewhat insignificant.For instance, my hometown Philadelphia Eagles lost a heart-breaking NFC Championship … Continue reading Trying to find a silver lining
New life in death for a moral compass
"He has now been gathered by the Lord, in whom he trusted."Those are the words of Fr. George Butler, who administered the last rites of the Church on Thursday to one Richard John Neuhaus.At age 72, the former Lutheran clergyman turned Catholic priest died after a short battle against the cancer with which he had … Continue reading New life in death for a moral compass
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