The Mexican government is threatening to use international courts to stop Arizona law from limiting public benefits and voting eligibility to legal residents of the U.S.
Mexican officials have repeatedly complained about Proposition 200, which went into effect Tuesday. The statewide measure denies most taxpayer benefits to illegal aliens and requires state workers to report applicants for such benefits who may not be eligible. It also requires anyone registering to vote in the state to show proof of citizenship and bring a government-issued ID to the polling place.
AP reported Derbez expressed regret that, according to polls, about 40 percent of Mexican-Americans in Arizona supported Prop. 200. The measure passed with 60 percent of the vote.
Can you believe the audacity of these people? An American border state takes action to defend itself against bankruptcy caused by such criminals, and the Mexican government tries to thwart this reasonable endeavor.
Here's another beautiful story, on similar subject matter.
MSNBC.com research and government reports suggest hundreds of thousands of American citizens are in the same spot -- unknowingly lending their identity to illegal immigrants so they can work. And while several government agencies and private corporations sometimes know whose Social Security numbers are being ripped off, they won't notify the victims. That is, until they come after the victims for back taxes or unpaid loans owed by the imposter.
An undocumented immigrant worker managed to use Steve Millet's Social Security number for more than 10 years before the incident was discovered. Millet said the imposter managed to obtain a dozen credit cards, buy a car, and even a house using the stolen number and his own name. All the while, that imposter paid taxes, paid into Social Security, and took out loans using the stolen Social Security Number. All of those agencies had a record of the abused SSN; none bothered to tell Steve Millet.
Our government is trying to scare everyone to death about Islamic terrorists. Certainly, they're a serious problem, and should be dealt with. The terrorism situation--as it affects us domestically--is only a corner of a bigger picture. The immigration issues plaguing this country are a far more nefarious, corrupting problem. As I have said before, Mexico is not our friend. Its government is making active, unsubtle attempts to destroy our way of life. It has declared war on the United States, whether our government admits it, or not.
If we fall, it won't be due to the efforts of Islamic terrorism. America faces a much greater threat, right here, at home. Our "leaders'" response? Do nothing. Just ignore it. Be obedient little drones and focus on winning the "War on Terror." Good grief.
Friday, January 28, 2005
Wednesday, January 26, 2005
A Big Difference
From Vox's blog, yestiddy:
The difference between a man who fights in order to be left alone and live in freedom and a man who fights in order to gain ascendancy over others and exert power over their lives is polar.
Bingo. This is an important truth to set to memory. I've been sayin' that for a long time. Just remember this, the next time folks start shoutin' about the "cycle of violence" in Israel; or the "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" nonsense, regarding the "Palestinians;" or when they compare the killers in Iraq with the Minutemen of the Revolution. This morally relativistic tripe needs consignment to the ash heap of history, right next to polyester and communism.
The difference between a man who fights in order to be left alone and live in freedom and a man who fights in order to gain ascendancy over others and exert power over their lives is polar.
Bingo. This is an important truth to set to memory. I've been sayin' that for a long time. Just remember this, the next time folks start shoutin' about the "cycle of violence" in Israel; or the "one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter" nonsense, regarding the "Palestinians;" or when they compare the killers in Iraq with the Minutemen of the Revolution. This morally relativistic tripe needs consignment to the ash heap of history, right next to polyester and communism.
Founding Quotes of Note XXIV
"As riches increase and accumulate in few hands, as luxury prevails in society, virtue will be in a greater degree considered as only a graceful appendage of wealth, and the tendency of things will be to depart from the republican standard. This is the real disposition of human nature; it is what neither the honorable member nor myself can correct. It is a common misfortunate that awaits our State constitution, as well as all others." --Alexander Hamilton
Monday, January 24, 2005
Sincere Belief
Ever heard the old argument, "It doesn't matter what religion you have faith in, so long as you believe in something."? Boy, I sure have--many times, on the internet and within other print media. I realize this view exhibits the quintessence of ecumenism, i.e., the idea that all religious beliefs should be in harmony.
Allow me to demonstrate the absurdity of such an outlook. Sincerity does not equal correctness. For example: Suppose that you and I board a small plane and ascend to 25,000 feet. Snug in our seats, I look over at you and say: "I sincerely believe that, if I jump out of this plane and flap my arms hard enough, I'll be able to achieve flight." Of course, you'd probably roll your eyes and denounce me as an idiot; or even more likely, you'd assume I'm joking. But a few minutes later, while your attention is averted, I slip out of my retraints, rip open the cabin door, and leap out of the plane. Slicing through mid-air and plummeting to the earth, I begin flapping my arms just as hard as I can.
I sincerely believe I can fly. . .and in just a couple of minutes, I'll be sincerely dead. The point of this ridiculous story is that a person may be sincere in his beliefs, and be sincerely wrong.
The sinister idea lurking behind this notion is that there is no absolute truth, no distinct right and wrong. The key to understanding the problem is in recognizing that truth is not dependent upon belief. For example, the law of gravity is real--demonstrable, in fact. If every human being alive stops believing in gravity and its effects tomorrow, will that make its reality less true, its effects less real? Of course not.
Belief, however, is dependent upon truth. In other words, belief is important, yes, but only if what you believe is true.
Look at the contest between the prophets of Baal and God, in the Old Testament. Pieces of a dead ox were placed on an altar. The god who responded to his worshippers' petitions would burn up the sacrifice with fire. The prophets of Baal prayed, pled, danced, mutilated themselves, and performed other foolish, fruitless rituals all day.
Nothing happened. But were these men insincere in their beliefs? Quite to the contrary. They believed in their god so strongly that making fools of themselves in public was an acceptable risk.
Later, when the Lord God of Israel was invoked, He rained fire down out of Heaven, consumed the sacrifice, and even incinerated the very altar upon which it lay.
Baal's false prophets were slain for their evils. So if belief is all that matters, why were these men not spared?
Because faith's value depends on the object of that faith.
Allow me to demonstrate the absurdity of such an outlook. Sincerity does not equal correctness. For example: Suppose that you and I board a small plane and ascend to 25,000 feet. Snug in our seats, I look over at you and say: "I sincerely believe that, if I jump out of this plane and flap my arms hard enough, I'll be able to achieve flight." Of course, you'd probably roll your eyes and denounce me as an idiot; or even more likely, you'd assume I'm joking. But a few minutes later, while your attention is averted, I slip out of my retraints, rip open the cabin door, and leap out of the plane. Slicing through mid-air and plummeting to the earth, I begin flapping my arms just as hard as I can.
I sincerely believe I can fly. . .and in just a couple of minutes, I'll be sincerely dead. The point of this ridiculous story is that a person may be sincere in his beliefs, and be sincerely wrong.
The sinister idea lurking behind this notion is that there is no absolute truth, no distinct right and wrong. The key to understanding the problem is in recognizing that truth is not dependent upon belief. For example, the law of gravity is real--demonstrable, in fact. If every human being alive stops believing in gravity and its effects tomorrow, will that make its reality less true, its effects less real? Of course not.
Belief, however, is dependent upon truth. In other words, belief is important, yes, but only if what you believe is true.
Look at the contest between the prophets of Baal and God, in the Old Testament. Pieces of a dead ox were placed on an altar. The god who responded to his worshippers' petitions would burn up the sacrifice with fire. The prophets of Baal prayed, pled, danced, mutilated themselves, and performed other foolish, fruitless rituals all day.
Nothing happened. But were these men insincere in their beliefs? Quite to the contrary. They believed in their god so strongly that making fools of themselves in public was an acceptable risk.
Later, when the Lord God of Israel was invoked, He rained fire down out of Heaven, consumed the sacrifice, and even incinerated the very altar upon which it lay.
Baal's false prophets were slain for their evils. So if belief is all that matters, why were these men not spared?
Because faith's value depends on the object of that faith.
Saturday, January 22, 2005
Playing Politics and Using Political Correctness For a Ball
Here's an excerpt from Bush's Second Inaugural Address. I've read no commentary on this particular portion, so I thought I'd chime in:
In America's ideal of freedom, the public interest depends on private character – on integrity and tolerance toward others and the rule of conscience in our own lives. Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self.
That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the Koran and the varied faiths of our people. Americans move forward in every generation by reaffirming all that is good and true that came before – ideals of justice and conduct that are the same yesterday, today and forever.
What a crock! This an obvious attempt to be "inclusive," driven to the point of absurdity. This from the man who repeatedly declares that "Islam is a religion of peace." Historically, Islam has been a religion of intolerance taken to an extreme level. It's character is steeped in degrading women, forcibly suppressing all viewpoints but its own, and killing opponents of this methodology. Islam played zero role in the founding of our nation, and its worldview is antithetical to peace, freedom, or Western civilization. "Convert, submit, or die" is not a legacy I want bequeathed to my children. I find his comparison between Islam and the great events of Judaism and Christianity insulting.
Has he actually read the Q'uran? I've read large portions of it. Though it does elaborate on many good things, it also calls for the deaths of infidels. Pair this with its blood-drenched history--from its inception--and you have a picture that would turn Stephen King's stomach.
How may we ever properly understand the nature of our enemy, when Mr. Bush refuses to describe it accurately?
I'll leave this topic with a final question: Is it a coincidence that every single terrorist group stabbing at us from the darkness is Islamic?
In America's ideal of freedom, the public interest depends on private character – on integrity and tolerance toward others and the rule of conscience in our own lives. Self-government relies, in the end, on the governing of the self.
That edifice of character is built in families, supported by communities with standards, and sustained in our national life by the truths of Sinai, the Sermon on the Mount, the words of the Koran and the varied faiths of our people. Americans move forward in every generation by reaffirming all that is good and true that came before – ideals of justice and conduct that are the same yesterday, today and forever.
What a crock! This an obvious attempt to be "inclusive," driven to the point of absurdity. This from the man who repeatedly declares that "Islam is a religion of peace." Historically, Islam has been a religion of intolerance taken to an extreme level. It's character is steeped in degrading women, forcibly suppressing all viewpoints but its own, and killing opponents of this methodology. Islam played zero role in the founding of our nation, and its worldview is antithetical to peace, freedom, or Western civilization. "Convert, submit, or die" is not a legacy I want bequeathed to my children. I find his comparison between Islam and the great events of Judaism and Christianity insulting.
Has he actually read the Q'uran? I've read large portions of it. Though it does elaborate on many good things, it also calls for the deaths of infidels. Pair this with its blood-drenched history--from its inception--and you have a picture that would turn Stephen King's stomach.
How may we ever properly understand the nature of our enemy, when Mr. Bush refuses to describe it accurately?
I'll leave this topic with a final question: Is it a coincidence that every single terrorist group stabbing at us from the darkness is Islamic?
U.N. Efficiency
From The Federalist Patriot, regarding the tsunami relief efforts:
As one unidentified U.S. Foreign Service Officer on duty in Indonesia said concerning UN bureaucrats criticizing U.S. relief efforts: "As we come up on two weeks since the disaster struck, the UN is still not to be seen where it counts -- except when holding well-staged press events. ... Ah, yes, but the luxury hotels are full of UN assessment teams and visiting big shots from New York, Geneva, and Vienna. The city sees a steady procession of UN Mercedes sedans and top-of-the-line SUV's -- a fully decked out Toyota Land Cruiser is the UN vehicle of choice; it doesn't seem that concerns about 'global warming' and preserving your tax dollars run too deep among the UNocrats. ... I realized that if not for Australia and America almost nobody in the tsunami-affected areas would have survived more than a few days. If we had waited for the UNocrats to get their act coordinated, the already massive death toll would have become astronomical. But, fortunately, thanks to retrograde racist war-mongers' such as John Howard and George W. Bush, as we sat in air conditioned meeting rooms with these UNocrats, young Australians and Americans were at that moment 'coordinating' without the UN and saving the lives of tens-of-thousands of people."
Yet another great reason for why we all should perform ablutions at the altar of the U.N.
As one unidentified U.S. Foreign Service Officer on duty in Indonesia said concerning UN bureaucrats criticizing U.S. relief efforts: "As we come up on two weeks since the disaster struck, the UN is still not to be seen where it counts -- except when holding well-staged press events. ... Ah, yes, but the luxury hotels are full of UN assessment teams and visiting big shots from New York, Geneva, and Vienna. The city sees a steady procession of UN Mercedes sedans and top-of-the-line SUV's -- a fully decked out Toyota Land Cruiser is the UN vehicle of choice; it doesn't seem that concerns about 'global warming' and preserving your tax dollars run too deep among the UNocrats. ... I realized that if not for Australia and America almost nobody in the tsunami-affected areas would have survived more than a few days. If we had waited for the UNocrats to get their act coordinated, the already massive death toll would have become astronomical. But, fortunately, thanks to retrograde racist war-mongers' such as John Howard and George W. Bush, as we sat in air conditioned meeting rooms with these UNocrats, young Australians and Americans were at that moment 'coordinating' without the UN and saving the lives of tens-of-thousands of people."
Yet another great reason for why we all should perform ablutions at the altar of the U.N.
Friday, January 21, 2005
Founding Quotes of Note XXIII
"It may perhaps be said that the power of preventing bad laws includes that of preventing good ones; and may be used to the one purpose as well as to the other. But this objection will have little weight with those who can properly estimate the mischiefs of that inconstancy and mutability in the laws, which form the greatest blemish in the character and genius of our governments." --Alexander Hamilton, Federalist No. 73
One of Life's Little Questions
Why do arabs carry two pieces of sandpaper in their pocket?
One is a map of the area, the other is a picture of their house.
--Courtesy of JamieR
One is a map of the area, the other is a picture of their house.
--Courtesy of JamieR
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Why the Islamic World Hates Us
Let me preface my remarks by acknowledging that not all Muslims hate the U.S. or the Western world. Not all adherents to Islam want to see us vaporized. I'm well aware of that. I'm also aware that not all Japanese soldiers relished torturing prisoners during WWII, not all Italians love spaghetti, and not all communists sport Van Dyke beards like Lenin. The point is, that's irrelevant. What is germane to the discussion, though, is that Islam is a religion in conflict with all other religions--particularly that of Christianity, which has been its chief opponent, historically. Further, judging by the doctrines and agenda it espouses, its followers largely are our enemies. The very nature of this religion sets it against everyone else.
That said, I believe there are three basic reasons that most of the Islamic world loathes us:
1. The Western world is not Islamic. The United States, Europe, and South America all have long histories steeped in Christianity. Islam has never been a dominant force in the West--though that may change in the near future, if the study of European demographics has any significance. Needless to say, this fact in and of itself creates contention between the two regions, since the ultimate goal of Islam is global rule through Sharia law.
2. The U.S. is a grave threat to future Islamic domination. Militarily, the U.S. is the most powerful country on earth. In the past two years, two predominantly Islamic countries have had long-standing regimes overthrown by our military. I realize Iraq's ruling elite was secular in its outlook, but the populace was Islamic, in the main. Also, Hussein's pan-Arab vision followed a similar path to that of Islam's expansion. Since the U.S has little tolerance for forced religious conversion, beheadings of helpless prisoners without trial, or terrorist tactics (the Islamic method of gaining attention du jour), I don't see a lasting bond of friendship usurping our current relationship with the Middle East, The Bush Administration's PC portrayal of Islam notwithstanding.
3. The United States is the world's most staunch supporter of Israel. We've always been in their corner, at the very least agreeing with their right to exist in the region. Our government has taken many wrong turns in its relationship with Israel, giving the "Palestinians" far too much creedance and respect; but it is unquestionable that Israel has no more formidable--or loyal--friend. Since Israel is hated and reviled almost universally throughout the Middle East, putting two and two together is far from rocket science.
Can we do things to exacerbate this hatred? Sure. Have we commited such acts? Perhaps. But keep in mind that these people hated us long before the current Iraq war, and they will hate us long after it is a receding memory. Worse, they subsist on a daily diet of propaganda and outright lies about us. So whether the injustices they've suffered are perceived or genuine matters little in terms of their future actions. Personally, I think most of them are false or self-inflicted, but I digress.
They'll kill us, if they can. If the Islamic world had been as strong as the U.S. is, now, for the past two hundred years, the world would be a very different place.
That said, I believe there are three basic reasons that most of the Islamic world loathes us:
1. The Western world is not Islamic. The United States, Europe, and South America all have long histories steeped in Christianity. Islam has never been a dominant force in the West--though that may change in the near future, if the study of European demographics has any significance. Needless to say, this fact in and of itself creates contention between the two regions, since the ultimate goal of Islam is global rule through Sharia law.
2. The U.S. is a grave threat to future Islamic domination. Militarily, the U.S. is the most powerful country on earth. In the past two years, two predominantly Islamic countries have had long-standing regimes overthrown by our military. I realize Iraq's ruling elite was secular in its outlook, but the populace was Islamic, in the main. Also, Hussein's pan-Arab vision followed a similar path to that of Islam's expansion. Since the U.S has little tolerance for forced religious conversion, beheadings of helpless prisoners without trial, or terrorist tactics (the Islamic method of gaining attention du jour), I don't see a lasting bond of friendship usurping our current relationship with the Middle East, The Bush Administration's PC portrayal of Islam notwithstanding.
3. The United States is the world's most staunch supporter of Israel. We've always been in their corner, at the very least agreeing with their right to exist in the region. Our government has taken many wrong turns in its relationship with Israel, giving the "Palestinians" far too much creedance and respect; but it is unquestionable that Israel has no more formidable--or loyal--friend. Since Israel is hated and reviled almost universally throughout the Middle East, putting two and two together is far from rocket science.
Can we do things to exacerbate this hatred? Sure. Have we commited such acts? Perhaps. But keep in mind that these people hated us long before the current Iraq war, and they will hate us long after it is a receding memory. Worse, they subsist on a daily diet of propaganda and outright lies about us. So whether the injustices they've suffered are perceived or genuine matters little in terms of their future actions. Personally, I think most of them are false or self-inflicted, but I digress.
They'll kill us, if they can. If the Islamic world had been as strong as the U.S. is, now, for the past two hundred years, the world would be a very different place.
Wednesday, January 19, 2005
U.N. Funds Terrorists
It seems the U.N.--at least indirectly--is aiding and abetting terrorist organizations:
Citing documents captured by Israeli Defense Force personnel, Ambassador Dore Gold says funds flowed from the United Nations Development Program, or UNDP, to two leading Hamas front organizations.
This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the U.N.'s history--particularly that of recent times. In fact, I shook my head and almost laughed ruefully, upon reading the linked article, such was my disgust at the less-than-surprising nature of this revelation.
One of the great mysteries of our time is not that the U.N. exists, but that the U.S. acknowledges its existence.
I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
Citing documents captured by Israeli Defense Force personnel, Ambassador Dore Gold says funds flowed from the United Nations Development Program, or UNDP, to two leading Hamas front organizations.
This should come as no surprise to anyone familiar with the U.N.'s history--particularly that of recent times. In fact, I shook my head and almost laughed ruefully, upon reading the linked article, such was my disgust at the less-than-surprising nature of this revelation.
One of the great mysteries of our time is not that the U.N. exists, but that the U.S. acknowledges its existence.
I wouldn't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
My Favorite Bible Verse
For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. --John 3:16
This one verse sums up everything the Bible is about. Not only did God love the world, but He loved the world so much that He gave His only Son as a sacrifice for our wretched sins. All we have to do is believe it and accept this free gift, and we'll dwell forever in His presence, after we die.
If you only memorize one Bible verse, this should be it. It tells the story of the Old and New Testaments, in only twenty-five words.
Amazing.
This one verse sums up everything the Bible is about. Not only did God love the world, but He loved the world so much that He gave His only Son as a sacrifice for our wretched sins. All we have to do is believe it and accept this free gift, and we'll dwell forever in His presence, after we die.
If you only memorize one Bible verse, this should be it. It tells the story of the Old and New Testaments, in only twenty-five words.
Amazing.
Inaugural Niceties
With an uplifted voice, and in words that may well ring through the ages, the lead singer of Fuel had this to say at the inaugural youth concert:
"Welcome to the greatest ----ing country in the world."
Don't get me wrong. I like the guy's patriotism (also called jingoism in liberalese). But to have the attention of millions, to appear on national television, to have the honor of performing at a concert celebrating a president's inauguration--this was the best he could do?
Wouldn't George Washington be proud?
"Welcome to the greatest ----ing country in the world."
Don't get me wrong. I like the guy's patriotism (also called jingoism in liberalese). But to have the attention of millions, to appear on national television, to have the honor of performing at a concert celebrating a president's inauguration--this was the best he could do?
Wouldn't George Washington be proud?
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
The Antenna
Arielle's started herself a blog. Check it out, here. You guys remember her, doncha? She's the one who sprang on the scene a few weeks ago, making intelligent comments and sending the liberals and atheists running for the hills.
Welcome to the blogosphere!
Welcome to the blogosphere!
Monday, January 17, 2005
Border Patrol Successes
Fingerprint scanners deployed on the U.S.-Mexican border to detect terrorism suspects have caught not would-be bombers but thousands of other criminals, including murderers, kidnappers and sex offenders.
Border Patrol agents have snared 33,000 criminals - most of them along the 2,000-mile border with Mexico - since the digital fingerprinting system linking immigration and FBI databases went live nationwide in early September.
Did you catch that, folks?: 33,000, since September!
Officials say the technology has allowed the Border Patrol to catch more than 100 homicide suspects and more than 200 sex offenders in the last four months, singled out from more than 200,000 undocumented migrants detained during the period.
Rank-and-file Border Patrol agents like the technology, which is used at border crossings and by agents who pick up illegal migrants in the desert.
"You have a guy who looks like a harmless grandfather, but lo and behold, when you run his prints through IAFIS it turns out that he's a three-times-convicted child molester from Fresno," said Steve McPartland, a Border Patrol spokesman in San Diego, Calif.
"It's the best thing that's happened to us, as it's closed a loophole that in the past allowed potential criminal aliens to be released from our custody," he added.
Felons identified by the system are handed over to federal authorities, if it is a serious crime, or are passed on to police in the state where an outstanding warrant was issued.
Border Patrol agents have snared 33,000 criminals - most of them along the 2,000-mile border with Mexico - since the digital fingerprinting system linking immigration and FBI databases went live nationwide in early September.
Did you catch that, folks?: 33,000, since September!
Officials say the technology has allowed the Border Patrol to catch more than 100 homicide suspects and more than 200 sex offenders in the last four months, singled out from more than 200,000 undocumented migrants detained during the period.
Rank-and-file Border Patrol agents like the technology, which is used at border crossings and by agents who pick up illegal migrants in the desert.
"You have a guy who looks like a harmless grandfather, but lo and behold, when you run his prints through IAFIS it turns out that he's a three-times-convicted child molester from Fresno," said Steve McPartland, a Border Patrol spokesman in San Diego, Calif.
"It's the best thing that's happened to us, as it's closed a loophole that in the past allowed potential criminal aliens to be released from our custody," he added.
Felons identified by the system are handed over to federal authorities, if it is a serious crime, or are passed on to police in the state where an outstanding warrant was issued.
God bless the Border Patrol. Every day, they go to work and do a thankless job--a job fraught with dangers--and become objects of hate for many in our society (like advocates of open borders). Successes such as those mentioned above all too often come in spite of our elected officials.
This information demonstrates the dire need for a different immigration policy than the one currently in effect. Locked borders, deportations, and careful selectivity of persons entering our country are the only solutions to this astronomical problem.
Remembering MLK, Jr.
On Sunday, the Rev. Jesse Jackson told a church gathering near Atlanta that war, poverty and social injustice were damaging King’s legacy.
“It’s easy to admire Dr. King,” Jackson told 650 people at Dixon Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro. “It’s a challenge to follow him.”
Listen up, folks. The Jesster knows of what he speaks. When he says,"It's a challenge to follow him," he ain't jest whistlin' Dixie. His entire career as a self-appointed black "leader" demonstrates the point, since his outlook and worldview is not representative of MLK's beliefs.
“It’s easy to admire Dr. King,” Jackson told 650 people at Dixon Grove Baptist Church in Jonesboro. “It’s a challenge to follow him.”
Listen up, folks. The Jesster knows of what he speaks. When he says,"It's a challenge to follow him," he ain't jest whistlin' Dixie. His entire career as a self-appointed black "leader" demonstrates the point, since his outlook and worldview is not representative of MLK's beliefs.
Saturday, January 15, 2005
Uh-Oh
"Charity is no part of the legislative duty of the government." --James Madison
And there was great wailing and gnashing of teeth amongst the liberal/socialist establishment.
And there was great wailing and gnashing of teeth amongst the liberal/socialist establishment.
Koffi Trojan
In a moving act of charity, the U.N. is sending condoms to tsunami victims:
UNPFA (United Nations Population Fund) is asking for $28 million for the reestablishment of “reproductive health services” in areas devastated by the earthquake and tidal wave.
They may not have food, they may not have homes, they may no longer have a family, they may not have a single stitch of clothes, besides the ones they're wearing--but darn it, they will have access to condoms!
Doesn't it make ya feel all gooey inside, just knowing the U.N.'s out there, somewhere, in all its glory, lookin' out for the world? Sigh.
UNPFA (United Nations Population Fund) is asking for $28 million for the reestablishment of “reproductive health services” in areas devastated by the earthquake and tidal wave.
They may not have food, they may not have homes, they may no longer have a family, they may not have a single stitch of clothes, besides the ones they're wearing--but darn it, they will have access to condoms!
Doesn't it make ya feel all gooey inside, just knowing the U.N.'s out there, somewhere, in all its glory, lookin' out for the world? Sigh.
Scientific Objectivity
The new "scientific method":
“At this point, it is necessary to reveal a little inside information about how scientists work, something the textbooks don’t usually tell you. The fact is that scientists are not really as objective and dispassionate in their work as they would like you to think. Most scientists first get their ideas about how the world works not through rigorously logical processes but through hunches and wild guesses. As individuals they often come to believe something to be true long before they assemble the hard evidence that will convince somebody else that it is. Motivated by faith in his own ideas and a desire for acceptance by his peers, a scientist will labor for years knowing in his heart that his theory is correct but devising experiment after experiment whose results he hopes will support his position.”
– Boyce Rensberger, How the World Works, William Morrow, NY, pp. 17–18, 1986. Rensberger is an ardently anti-creationist science writer.
“At this point, it is necessary to reveal a little inside information about how scientists work, something the textbooks don’t usually tell you. The fact is that scientists are not really as objective and dispassionate in their work as they would like you to think. Most scientists first get their ideas about how the world works not through rigorously logical processes but through hunches and wild guesses. As individuals they often come to believe something to be true long before they assemble the hard evidence that will convince somebody else that it is. Motivated by faith in his own ideas and a desire for acceptance by his peers, a scientist will labor for years knowing in his heart that his theory is correct but devising experiment after experiment whose results he hopes will support his position.”
– Boyce Rensberger, How the World Works, William Morrow, NY, pp. 17–18, 1986. Rensberger is an ardently anti-creationist science writer.
Friday, January 14, 2005
Pray For the Chief Justice
News reports suggest that Chief Supreme Court Justice William Rehnquist's health is deteriorating.
I offer my prayers to God for his safekeeping and healing. May the Lord touch him with his kindness and make him whole, as only the Great Physician can.
I offer my prayers to God for his safekeeping and healing. May the Lord touch him with his kindness and make him whole, as only the Great Physician can.
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