Posted in Writing on Apr 1st, 2009 No Comments »
The Washington Post reports that “‘Global War On Terror’ Is Given New Name.” The White House uses “Overseas Contingency Operation.”
Assuming that the new term is more accurate, does the accuracy justify the obscurity? Or is the new term a euphemism that, like many euphemisms, may be an attempt to deceive?
Years ago, Ronald Reagan avoided the [...]
Posted in Writing on Jan 23rd, 2009 No Comments »
I can’t remember ever seeing two news stories that cover one event so differently.
One story from CBS News portrays Obama as a friendly visitor, joking with reporters, having fun, interested in making relationships.
http://www.cbsnews.com/blogs/2009/01/22/politics/politicalhotsheet/entry4748255.shtml
It is called, “Obama Pays Friendly Visit to White House Reporters.”
Another story from Politico, a site that I often suspect leans to the [...]
Posted in Personal on Nov 11th, 2008 1 Comment »
A few conservative bloggers have helped to shape my perspective on the election of a President that I did not vote for. Below each title is an excerpt from that blog post.
Bob Bixby, Pastor of Morningside Baptist Church (Rockford, IL)
“Why I Am Rejoicing with the Obama Supporters”
I did not vote for Obama. I am [...]
Posted in Personal on Nov 2nd, 2008 No Comments »
You and I have seen athletes so desperate for victory that they start playing unfairly. The same thing happens in politics, and not just among politicians. Voters can be worse.
I’m planning to vote for McCain/Palin. But I have been disappointed by the tactics that many conservatives have used against the opposing ticket.
I [...]
