It now is clear that the much-maligned and "highly unpopular" former Vice President Dick Cheney has defeated the eloquent, popular President Barack Obama in their recent high-profile debate (of sorts) on the closing of the Guantanamo Bay detention center, which holds some 240 prisoners. A Gallup poll of 1015 adults was taken by landline and cell phone from Friday to Sunday and the results were summarized in USA Today yesterday. The key findings:1. By more than 2-1, those surveyed say Guantanamo shouldn't be closed. By more than 3-1, they oppose moving some of the accused terrorists housed … [Read more...] about Gallup Poll Shows Cheney beat Obama in Gitmo Debate
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Response to the Murder of Geore Tiller
As you likely know, the well-known late-term abortionist Dr. George Tiller was murdered yesterday while serving as an usher in his church. Far from being justified, such actions inevitably set back the pro-life movement as they play to the leftist fears of crazed fundamentalists. Remember that Homeland report awhile ago that warned that (among others) "pro-lifers" could be a vital source of domestic terrorism? Albert Mohler: Proponents of abortion rights often charge that the rhetoric of the pro-life movement leads to violence. After all, we describe abortion as murder and point to the … [Read more...] about Response to the Murder of Geore Tiller
Krauthammer and McCarthy on Sotomayor
Charles Krauthammer has a typically brilliant column on Sonia Sotomayor, with just one problem: In spite of all her jarring difficulties, Dr. K. says she should be confirmed because "elections have consequences." He advises Republicans:Make the case for individual vs. group rights, for justice vs. empathy. Then vote to confirm Sotomayor solely on the grounds -- consistently violated by the Democrats, including Sen. Obama -- that a president is entitled to deference on his Supreme Court nominees, particularly one who so thoroughly reflects the mainstream views of the winning party. Elections … [Read more...] about Krauthammer and McCarthy on Sotomayor
The Dangers of Excessive Texting
I previously reported that excessive Facebook use leads to lower grades. Not surprisingly, the same is true of texting, reports Albert Mohler: Authorities now blame excessive texting for sleep deprivation, distraction in school, poor grades, and even repetitive stress injuries. These teens are texting while they should be sleeping, and they are sleeping with the cell phone set to vibrate so that they can respond to texts from friends without waking parents. … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Excessive Texting
Interview with Aurelio Barreto, President of C28
Mr. Aurelio Barreto is the President and CEO of C28, a Christian retail store chain which sells Christian clothing, music, jewelry and accessories. C28 stands for Colossians 2:8, and the phrase "not of this world" (NOTW), which can seen on the back of cars and on T-shirts all over the place. You'll see a flashing icon on this blog--that's them. Check them out--they sell attractive, professionally designed, high quality clothing and jewelry which winsomely presents the gospel. I asked Aurelio if he'd be kind enough to answer a few questions for us. What was your religious background as an … [Read more...] about Interview with Aurelio Barreto, President of C28
Robert George on Sonya Sotomayor (and Prop 8)
On Issues Etc. today. HT: James H. Grant … [Read more...] about Robert George on Sonya Sotomayor (and Prop 8)