The date was August 5th, 1985, “8-5-85” as it would easily be remembered, and would become forever known in team lore. It was a typically warm, sunny summer evening on the softball field at Archbishop Ryan High School in the Northeast section of Philadelphia. On this night, the Brewers softball team was trying to … Continue reading It was twenty years ago today
Aruba must solve the Natalee Holloway case
It has been nearly two months now, and some of you may be getting sick and tired of it all. The Fox News Network, and Greta Van Susteren on her show (10:00 pm Eastern) in particular, just won’t let go of this story. I mean, there’s the continuing War on Terror in Iraq, John … Continue reading Aruba must solve the Natalee Holloway case
Michael Scheuer calls a spade a spade
This morning on his local radio broadcast, Philadelphia talk radio icon Michael Smerconish had on as his main guest Michael Scheuer, former head of the “bin Laden” desk for the Central Intelligence Agency. Scheuer has just released a book titled “Imperial Hubris”, which he wrote under the pseudonym of “anonymous”. One thing that I … Continue reading Michael Scheuer calls a spade a spade
Who is John Roberts, and why should you care?
Earlier this week, in a nationally televised announcement befitting the importance of the occasion, President Bush introduced his nominee to the United States Supreme Court. He named Washington, D.C. circuit court judge John Roberts to replace retiring Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. But just who is John Roberts, and why should you care? Why is this … Continue reading Who is John Roberts, and why should you care?
Historic opportunity for parents of Philly school children
Well, the ultra-liberal City of Philadelphia has done it again. Back in June, the school board voted to make African-American History a required course for all students in order to “further the understanding of black history.” I have just one question for the board. What about American History, period? Ask many of the kids currently … Continue reading Historic opportunity for parents of Philly school children
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