Ever wonder how many of the people who think it’s funny to burn a Koran get out raged when they see an American Flag burned? I think I’ve brought this up before. I’m against burning books, no matter what … Continue reading
I’m against the military action in Libya. I am sure those who know me will be shocked. I see no gain for the United States in this action. Who knows if the people of Libya will even be better off … Continue reading
I bet when the dust clears we are going to find the media over-hyped the damage to the nuclear power plants in Japan. Someone probably said meltdown and everyone blew it out of proportion. A pressurized water reactor is inherently … Continue reading
I’m not an expert on the union deals they have going on in Wisconsin. But how many of the massed hordes of protesting people know what they are protesting about, over even care? While in the Navy I had to … Continue reading
Once again Portland is brought to its knees by an massive winter storm dumping nearly an inch of snow on the ground. Schools are closed, store shelves are empty, it’s chaos. Of course as I’m walking around in the … Continue reading
In a sick sort of way I wish all the rich would get together and pull all their money out of the economy. Just think about it, all the income tax dollars they generate would go away. Pull all of their money out … Continue reading
The City of Portland is planning a new bridge for light rail, pedestrian and bicycle traffic across the Willamette River. I don’t really have a problem with the bridge. I am against the entire project. I don’t think now is the … Continue reading
I would never call myself a well traveled individual. But I have visited several different countries. I’ve been to Bahrain so I’m somewhat familiar with the area of the world. This being the basis for my statement that I believe the United … Continue reading
I’m a big Dave Duncan fan. I’ve read at least twenty books by him. The Hunter’s Haunt expands on the adventures of Omar, the great trader of tales, from another book The Reaver Road. This book takes place in a high … Continue reading
The last of the great statesmen. One the wisest things I’ve ever heard concerning the relationship between people and their government comes from his farewell address. In short he said, “Man is not free unless government is limited. There’s a clear cause … Continue reading