MicroGroks
Can somebody please help me with this one? The following from the Telegraph (UK), discussues a "diagnosis" of a 12 year old: Tim was diagnosed as a transsexual two years ago, when doctors and psychiatrists concluded that his claims to be "in the wrong body" were so deeply felt that he required treatment. "Diagnosis"? I …
Am I the only person totally tired of hearing about the "Barbaro is euthanized" story? Not that I wish to see any animal in pain, but, it’s a horse, for crying out loud! How many "fetuses" are "euthanized" in the womb each and every day here in America? Why is that not on the front page? Are …
The things people care about. And things they don’t. Read More »
As the new world war lurches forward with all eyes focused on the Islamofascist world, communist China continues its military modernization. Why? Who are they "defending" against? As we live in a world more completely run and maintained by high technology, as does our military, one has to wonder about the latest action by the Chinese …
January 30th, 1968 marked the start of the pivotal battle in the Viet Nam War, the notorious Tet Offensive. This is a column I wrote back in August ’04, reprinted in remembrance of this historical event many Americans overlook and forget. I only mention it briefly in the piece, but I think the potential for a scenario in …
This day in history: Tet Offensive. Could it happen again? Read More »
In this week’s radio address, President Bush spoke about the two biggest issues, other than the war, that affect every American man, woman, and child: energy and health care costs… THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. This week, I appeared before Congress to report on the state of our union. I asked members of the House and Senate …
From the Ottowa Citizen: Heading to Emergency room? Bring lunch, maybe a pillow, too Patients in Ottawa and surrounding areas can expect to spend about 7.4 hours in the emergency department, according to a new report on emergency wait times in Ontario from the Canadian Institute for Health Information. We joke about wait times here in …
One does not play games to lose. Nor, unless one is just fooling around in an all afternoon pickup game, does one play without keeping score. You want to win, no doubt about it. However, at what cost? This coach is paid to win, no doubt about it. And well paid to win, but at …
Winning is everything, no matter how you get there Read More »
This is just one of those stories that is so stupid one normally would just pass it by. I just can’t help myself, I guess….. It’s nice to be nice, no doubt about it. And when it comes to language, I always try for the "high" road"; it is a better indication of talent and …
Umm, You gotta consider this little item – First Amendment Read More »
At first I was going to post this under the "humor" category. But when I read it again, I realized that it really isn’t funny at all. It’s downright sad. Perhaps you’ve seen this already– it seems like the sort of thing that’s probably on its umpteenth trip throughout the Internet. No matter. It’s worth …
Another life lesson: taxes, baseball tickets, and Democratic economics. Read More »
This week President Bush discussed what I believe is the number one issue on people’s minds after the war: health care. Well, not health care per se, but PAYING for health care… THE PRESIDENT: Good morning. For many Americans, the new year began with a resolution to live a better and healthier life. Whatever goals …
Bush on health care… Think Congress will go along? Hah! Read More »
