Monthly Archives: November 2006

The demand for perfection

During the Second World War, boxer Joe Louis, the “Brown Bomber” served in the US Army as a spokesman, or “propagandist” we’d say today. Contrary to popular belief today, the ’60s generation did not discover racial injustice. Watch old movies … Continue reading

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The lesson of Frank Capra

Last night I stayed up later than I should have. I’ve got studying to do and work due tomorrow, but I switched by FOX news and caught most of “Obsession: Radical Islam’s War Against the West”. Finally! Someone has put … Continue reading

Posted in Movies, Terrorism, Uncategorized | 20 Comments

Iraq could be worse than Vietnam – and how it might be better

Whatever one thinks of the wisdom of invading Iraq in the first place, if the United States withdraws before achieving a state of affairs that both our people and our enemies regard as victory, the consequences will be disastrous. Our … Continue reading

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