The September 13th New Hampshire Union Leader ran a story on page A9 by Boston University Intern Kendra Gilbert covering Senator Sununu’s Tuesday remarks at an Arab American Institute luncheon. She reports he told the group Arab-Americans can bring a "personal perspective" to congressional debate. Sununu, a Lebanese-American, is the only senator of Arab descent. Huh? … Read more
Primary day has come and gone with few surprises, at least from where I sit. . While the major media claim Democrat Carol Shea-Porter’s victory in the 1st District is an "upset", I disagree. Being an outspoken antiwar liberal, Shea-Porter reflects where the so-called "base" of the Democrats are at this moment- far to the looney … Read more
"OPEC concerned over falling oil prices"– I’ll bet the Dems are too… . "Clinton vs. Gore?"– Could it get any more delicious for those of us in the "pundit" class? . "CNN Headline News scraps afternoon newscast"– The old dinosaur continues to flail in the face of real competition. . "Khatemi Is Served With Summons at … Read more
Today is the fifth anniversary of the most devastating attack on our homeland since December 7th, 1941. The events of both days demonstrate again history’s ability to repeat itself. .Following the Pearl Harbor attack, in his December 9th radio address to the nation, President Roosevelt explained the state of war thrust upon the country: “The … Read more
We repeatedly hear people say that the President hasn’t spent enough time "selling" the war. I have said it fairly often myself. I had the opportunity to speak with a high level administration official recently and mentioned precisely that point. "Why doesn’t the President speak to the people? You know, explain the situation so that they’ll … Read more
The State House News Service (MA) reports on Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney’s energy policies for that state as detailed in a recent press conference: STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, AUG. 11, 2006….By investing in renewable energy and encouraging conservation, the state can rein in its appetite for fossil fuel consumption, Gov. Mitt Romney said Friday, rolling out … Read more
Received this in an email: Toiletries don’t commit acts of terrorism. Muslims do. So why can’t I take my toothpaste on the plane? How is it that Gatorade is forbidden? Why can’t I have a bottle of water? Because we aren’t really fighting a war with terror, we are losing a struggle with political correctness. … Read more
According to a USA Today news article, the foreign-born population of NH grew 45% from the years 2000- 2005- putting us in the top five states. Nationally, the average shows the growth at 16%. Taken on its face, I have no problem with newcomers to our great land. I have a great friend from Columbia who … Read more
It was only a matter of time before this was bound to happen. From the August 14th Sun Online of Britain: Security sources confirmed last night that alleged “baby bombers” were among those arrested over the plot to massacre thousands by downing transatlantic flights. . Those being quizzed included a husband and wife with a six-month-old … Read more
Terror in London, Conflict Imminent, Public Unprepared ("Eyewitness" Part III) History provides interesting parallels. In September, 1939, United Press war correspondent Henry Tilton Gorrell arrived in London on assignment. He found the British government unprepared for war. The Germans were well on their way to overrunning Poland, and Britain had pledged to protect the Poles, … Read more
Israel as “vampire bat”? Terrorist-supporting Arab states run by dictators as “butterflies”? While everyone is entitled to an opinion, this letter to the Monitor shows that some opinions are of value only as examples of poor reasoning. Despite ample historical evidence, many on the anti-war Left continue to put their faith in international coalitions and … Read more
The battle against wind generated power rages on. As I noted in these earlier postings on the topic, President Bush says our nation is "addicted" to foreign oil and that we must pull out all the stops in a quest for alternative energy. What could be better than harnessing the wind? We must all work together … Read more
Friend Bill A. of Dover forwards the following email: . Food for thought from an enlightened European. Subject: Fw: EUROPE – THY NAME IS COWARDICE . This is one of the most straight forward and to the point understandable, editorials, I have read for a long long time. Few people today can appreciate what our President … Read more
The emerging battle against wind generated power rages on. As I noted in this earlier posting on the topic, President Bush says our nation is "addicted" to foreign oil and that we must pull out all the stops in a quest for alternative energy. What could be better than harnessing the wind? We must all work … Read more
The New World War On this date, July 18th, in 1926, part 1 of Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kamf, entitled A Reckoning, was published. As we approach a new world war, it is good to recall the past… . When studying past wars in history, the machinations in words and deeds of the warring parties leading up to the … Read more
The following is an address given by the US Ambassador to Iraq, Zalmay Khalilzada. Summary (and Conclusion) In my remarks, I have explained the path to success in Iraq – the actions that the Iraqi government, the United States, and other members of the Coalition see as the keys to achieving the strategic goal of … Read more
Back in January, I wrote about wind farming in my weekly Laconia Daily Sun column–The January 9th NH Union Leader contained an interesting story about a man constructing a wind-generating farm on Mt. Jerico in Berlin. With the help of his father, Massachusetts transplant and entrepreneur Christain Loranger has been working since the summer building three … Read more
In the classic ancient Chinese text of military strategy, The Art of Warfare, Sun-Tzu advises an attacking force: “Revise your strategy according to the changing posture of the enemy to determine the course and outcome of the battle… At first be like a modest maiden, and the enemy will open his door; Afterward be as … Read more
As the debate rages on over whether to grant “amnesty” to those persons having violated US laws as their first act on our sovereign soil, the question of securing the border completely remains unsolved. To be sure, improvements are being made, but the end result continues to be a porous border. Like water, as certain … Read more