May 5, 2008
Memorable Speech
David Yezzi is Executive Editor of The New Criterion and a well-known poet whose published collections include The Hidden Model and Sad Is Eros. His essays have appeared at Poetry, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times Book Review, The New York Sun, and The New Yorker. He has earned degrees from Carnegie Mellon [...]
Comments (0) Filed under: Blogroll, Book Review, Culture, Current Events, Vox Populi — Bernard Chapin @ 9:29 pmApril 9, 2008
Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay Launches New Web Site
Conservative icon Tom Delay and TCV Media CEO Nathan Tabor announced the launching of DeLay's new web site TomDeLay.com. The unveiling of the new web site coincides with the release of the former Republican lawmaker's new book, No Retreat, No Surrender: One American's Fight.
DeLay's new Internet home is a state-of-the-art creation from political consultant and [...]
April 6, 2008
The Next President Should Heed Cheney's Warnings About Russia
The Sunday morning news shows — on cable and broadcast television –covered the bitter-sweet farewell between arguably the two most powerful leaders in the world: President George W. Bush and Russia's Vladimir Putin.
While President Bush may have looked into Putin's eyes and seen his soul, I've had — along with other pundits — the [...]
March 27, 2008
Chinese Aid and Abet Persecution of North Koreans Seeking Asylum
Fleeing North Koreans — especially Christians — are finding that the Chinese are no big help in providing asylum from the brutality and state-sanctioned killing in North Korea.
Kim Jong Il's government wields unrestricted power in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, and his minions continue to run a de factor concentration-camp system that enslaves tens [...]
March 25, 2008
North Korean Christians Suffering Increased Persecution
Christians living in the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, or North Korea, have suffered government-sanctioned persecution since the brutal communist regime came to power.
However, according to a recent human rights report, North Korean Christians are experiencing more brutality and violence than at any time in history.
The Christian human-rights group Open Doors, based in [...]
Two New Feminist/Female Privilege Infernos: 22 and 23
What's up fella's? I got the week off so here's both INFERNO 22 and INFERNO 23 which concern the presumed need for More Feminism as espoused by the media and our grievance mongers. Remember, hit "subscribe" on youtube or sent me an email if you want these in the future.
Comments (0) Filed under: Blogroll, Feminism, Politics, Vox Populi — Bernard Chapin @ 3:11 amMarch 22, 2008
Obama Connection to Terrorists Revealed by Talk Show Host
There is a far-reaching scandal brewing for presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama, thanks to a radio talk show host based in Oregon. Syndicated talk host Laurie Roth's revelations make the news story about Obama's relationship with a racist, anti-American pastor look like child's play.
A top official at the Pentagon during former-President George H. W. Bush's [...]
March 20, 2008
What Happened with Rep. William Jefferson's Indictment?
Many Americans are wondering when will the US Justice Department get around to prosecuting US Congressman William J. Jefferson for the alleged corruption he's perpetrated while in office.
Jefferson, a Democrat from Louisiana, was indicted last year by a federal grand jury on charges including bribery and racketeering for allegedly using his office to corruptly [...]
March 18, 2008
Businessman Supplies India with US Missile and Fighter Jet Technology
The owner of an international electronics business has pled guilty to one-count arising from a conspiracy to illegally export controlled microprocessors and electronic components to government entities in India that participate in the development of ballistic missiles, space launch vehicles, and fighter jets.
The guilty plea was announced on Tuesday by Kenneth L. Wainstein, Assistant Attorney [...]
March 17, 2008
GAO Report to House: Stabilizing and Rebuilding Iraq
Since 2001, Congress has appropriated nearly $700 billion for the global war on terrorism. The majority of these funds have supported U.S. efforts in Iraq. Congressional oversight is crucial to improve performance, ensure accountability, and protect US programs from fraud, waste, and abuse.
Since 2003, the Government Accountability Office has issued nearly 130 Iraq-related reports [...]
