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July 1, 2004
Quote of the day
-Winston ChurchillYou have enemies? Good! That means you've stood up for something, sometime in your life.
July 2, 2004
Gunboat Diplomacy in the 21st Century
The United States Navy will be making a show of force in late July off the coast of China - with seven carrier battle groups! In an article about Operation Summer Pulse 04, The Straits Times says in part:
From past deployment patterns, the US usually despatches one CSG to a trouble spot as a reminder of its presence.It did so several times in the past when tension was high in the Taiwan Strait.
It sends two to indicate serious concern, as was the case when China test-fired missiles over the strait in 1996.
In a combat situation, it deploys three to four, which was what it did in the Gulf War in the early 1990s and the recent Iraqi war.
But never before has it sent in peace time seven [out of 12] CSGs to the same theatre.
Quote of the Day
-Thomas Jefferson
I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man.
July 4, 2004
228 years
Quote of the Day
-Abraham Lincoln, 19 November, 1863, The Gettysburg ". . . that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth."
Address
July 5, 2004
There are more fronts in this war than we may realize
I was discussing current world events with a Christian friend the other day, when it hit me like a bolt of lightning: I have been so concerned with the politics of the whole thing that I had forgotten where the real conflict will be won or lost.
. . .For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Ephesians 6:12
No, I am not saying that the Republican Party is the Force of Righteousness, nor that the Democrats are Evil Incarnate.
Continue reading "There are more fronts in this war than we may realize" »
Quote of the Day
-Robert A. HeinleinA human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, con a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyse a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.
July 6, 2004
They know he's a poseur!
Don't tell me the photog got that one by accident.
The mask comes off
Happy Birthday, Mr. President!
George W. Bush turns 58 today.
I am proud to share my birth date with such a man as this.
Blast from the past
In 1976, when Jimmy Carter ran for president, I was all for him. This, perhaps, can be forgiven, since I was only 13 years old. By 1981, however, the scales had fallen from my eyes: I supported Ronald Reagan.
In the decades since, I have come to think of Carter as a bumbling, but generally good man who was a living example of a useful idiot the Peter Principle.
Perhaps I've given him too much credit.
Quote of the Day
-PlatoIf a human is modest and satisfied, old age will not be heavy on him. If he is not, even youth will be a burden.
Update your blogrolls
Mrs. duToit has changed URLs. The link is to the new one. Don't forget to update your links!
July 7, 2004
Quote of the Day
-Thomas JeffersonPeace and friendship with all mankind is our wisest policy, and I wish we may be permitted to pursue it. But the temper and folly of our enemies may not leave this in our choice.
July 8, 2004
Queer Eye for the Democrat Guy
It's official: The putative Democrat nominees are going steady:
Drudge has a tongue-in-cheek report on the "touchy-feely" duo.
Quote of the Day
Doubting God's existence is okay and perfectly acceptable within Christianity as long as the person doubting remains obedient and committed to the Christian path.
The greatest danger to the world today
Weapons of Mass Destruction? Mutated disease strains? Terrorism? Global Warming? Asteroid impact?
Not if you ask Robert Reich, former Labor Secretary under Bill Clinton. By his lights, the greatest danger to civilization is belief in God.
UPDATE: The Evangelical Outpost comments at length on Reich's statements.
July 9, 2004
Blogrolling
Jeff Brokaw, of Notes & Musings joins my blogroll. He should be in yours too. Check him out. Welcome aboard, Jeff!
via Kim duToit
Quote of the Day
-Arthur C. ClarkeMy favorite definition of Intellectual is: "A person whose education surpasses their intelligence."
July 11, 2004
A New Blog
i am starting a personal fitness blog, Blog 4 Life. I hope to use it to keep track of, and help motivate, my progress. I've put a link under "All in the Family" on the blogroll. Feel free to visit; It is my hope that it will motivate others as well.
You might be a redneck Leftie if . . .
1. You believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of Federal funding.
2. You believe that the same school system that can't teach 4th graders how to read is somehow the best qualified to teach those same kids all about sex.
3. You believe that guns, in the hands of law-abiding Americans are more of a threat than U.S. nuclear weapons technology, in the hands of Chinese communists.
Quote of the Day - weekend edition
The Clattering Train
Who is in charge of the clattering train?
The axles creak and the couplings strain;
And the pace is hot, and the points are near,
And sleep has deadened the driver's ear;
And the signals flash through the night in vain,
For Death is in charge of the clattering train.
-Author unknown, but quoted by Churchill in the excellent biopic, The Gathering Storm.
July 12, 2004
What I did on my kids' summer vacation
Last week, both of my sons were away at church camp. Since my daughter is at the 15-year-old it's-summer-and-I-have-to-spend-all-my-time-wth-my-friends stage, the house was eerily quiet all week long.
So what did Spousal Unit & I do while they were all gone? Well, yeah . . . but that's not what I'm talking about. We remodeled the boys' room.
It was worth the effort when the boys got home. Sean's jaw just hit the floor. He was speechless (he's 11, so this is no mean feat). Duncan did his 7-year-old rendition of the Publisher's Clearinghouse Sweepstakes winner, hands to his mouth and squealing with delight.
Church camp - $150. Materials for the room - $50. The warm feeling in this father's heart at making a memory - priceless. I love being a Dad.
Quote of the Day
-Mark TwainThe man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them.
July 13, 2004
Quote of the Day
-Winston Churchill, 29 October, 1941Never give in. Never give in. Never, never, never, never - in nothing, great or small, large or petty - never give in, except to convictions of honour and good sense. Never yield to force. Never yield to the apparently overwhelming might of the enemy.
July 14, 2004
Quote of the Day
-Patrick HenryGentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!
Read This Book:
Hugh Hewitt has a new book out, If It's Not Close, They Can't Cheat: Crushing the Democrats in Every Election and Why Your Life Depends on It.
The title pretty much says it all. Amazon has it for $13.99, and it's definitely worth the cost. I don't think it's hyperbole to say that this is one of the most important books to be published this year. I will post a review when I finish it, but I wanted to get the link out there for others.
Military sense of humor
I'm unable to ascertain whether or not this is true, but it's certainly believable:
Did you hear what the troops were calling the Sikorsky Blackhawk which Hillary used to tour Iraq?
Broomstick One.
via The Command Post
July 15, 2004
Kewl . . . and Welcome!
Hugh Hewitt linked me! Thanks, Hugh!
For those of you coming here via that link, welcome to Confessions of a Jesus Phreak. I tend to post a couple of times a day on politics, technology, modern media, space, the culture war, religion, and whatever else may strike my fancy. Be sure to check out the archives, and come visit again soon!
Quote of the Day
-Franklin D. RooseveltWhen you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck before you crush him.
July 16, 2004
Truly First Class
There are days when we tend to forget that there are plenty of people still out there with their heads on straight:
It all began with a chance encounter at an airport, a glance, an offer, a quiet chat.
What's your seat number, soldier?
It's 23-B, sir, the soldier told the businessman.
No, son, that's my seat. Yours is in first class.
As more soldiers boarded, similar offers quickly came from the other first-class passengers.And eight soldiers heading home from Iraq for two weeks of R&R found themselves with their officers in the big seats up front instead of the center seats in coach.
Here is a picture taken of the soldiers on that flight:
Hearing of incidents like this still manages to warm the cockles of my heart. Read the whole thing.
Kerry-Edwards Campaign Poster*
Direct, and to the point.
via AllahPundit
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*For the young and historically unenlightened, that is a photo of the evacuation of the U.S. Embassy in Saigon when we abandoned Vietnam to the Commies, 30 April, 1975.
Quote of the Day
-Calvin CoolidgePatriotism is easy to understand in America - it means looking out for yourself by looking out for your country.
July 17, 2004
Never a dull moment
Well, we had a little excitement around here last night. Around 11:00, we were relaxing in the study when we heard a weird honking sound. My wife looked out the window to see what it was, and hollered, "Ohmygosh! That truck's on fire!" This was less than 100 yards from our house.
Turns out that the weird honking sound was the fire truck trying to get the idiots who park on this street to move their cars; it was having trouble getting through!
Well, for once I had a camera handy, and you can see the results below. (Click on the thumbnail to see full-size image.)
July 18, 2004
Quote of the Day - weekend edition
-Robert A. Heinlein Anyone can see a forest fire. Skill lies in sniffing the first smoke.
July 19, 2004
Review: Blue Collar Comedy Tour - The Movie
My old Air Force buddy sent me this one for my birthday. I've gotta admit, my initial reaction was, "Hmmmm, I'll watch it sometime, but no hurry."
Well, we sat down and watched it last night. Now I was born in Alabama and raised in Texas, so I may be a bit biased in my assessment.
Side. Splitting. Funny.
Continue reading "Review: Blue Collar Comedy Tour - The Movie" »
Quote of the Day
-AristotleHappiness belongs to the self-sufficient.
July 20, 2004
35 Years Ago Today
On July 20, 1969, The single greatest technological achievement of all time was accomplished when a human first set foot on another celestial body.Six hours after landing at 4:17 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (with less than 30 seconds of fuel remaining), Neil A. Armstrong took the "Small Step" into our greater future when he stepped off the Lunar Module, Eagle, onto the surface of the Moon, from which he could look up and see Earth in the heavens as no one had done before him.*
Three years, five months later, Gene Cernan and Harrison Schmitt left the moon; no one has been there since. Now, I'm not going to launch (no pun intended) on my patented tirade about the lack of progress since then. Instead I'll look at where we are going now.
Sandy Berger: Liar or Idiot?
Back when I was in the Air Force, I held a Top-Secret security clearance. If I had "inadvertently" walked out of the my work facility with classified information, or handwritten notes thereon, I would be stationed at Ft. Leavenworth to this day, at the rank of Airman Basic.
It'll be interesting to see how this turns out: