Categories: Current Affairs, Legal Nonsense, Mainstream Media Narcolepsy, War on Christmas, Why my God is better than your God (or your non-God)
East Waynesville Baptist Church affair - interview of congregation member
by Graham 
Very interesting interview. The congregation member is clearly deeply upset at developments.... more »
05/10/05 07:19:57 pm, Arlington, TX cat-trapping incident
by Graham
This came up on a local news website a few days ago. It seems that Arlington TX has a civic ordinance which forbids pets (including dogs and cats) to roam (not clear if this is day, night or both) without a leash. A local resident who clearly does not li… more »
At last! Some pointed comments about those damn ribbons
by Graham
Ever since 9/11, I have been part-amused and part-dismayed by the affectations that seem to sprout whenever something impinges upon the conciousness of America. Most commonly the affectation consists of displaying the US flag on any moving or stationary… more »
Bush School questions session in Holland
by Graham
Interesting story in the LA Times about Bush answering questions from school students in Holland. I guess my question is: why were the media ushered out of this session? more »
East Waynesville Baptist Church affair
by Graham
It appears that the pastor of the church is now claiming that the whole expulsion incident was a "misunderstanding".
Hmmm. Perhaps a lawyer has corrected his fundamental understanding of IRS code Section 501(c), where explicit political endorsements ar… more »
Living will
by Graham
Here is a draft living will for use by those of us who want to limit the roles of government and religion:
I, _________________________ , being of sound mind and body, do not
wish to be kept alive indefinitely by artificial means.
Under no circum… more »
Democracy vs. Majoritarianism
by Graham
Several years ago, I had an interesting discussion with a member at my tennis club about the result of the 2002 mid-term US elections, where the Republican Party consolidated its control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Our debate turned o… more »
A great speech by a TX representative with real spine
by Graham
By Senfronia Thompson, TX Representative (House District 141). This is the text of a speech she gave, opposing an amendement to Senate Bill 6 that would have required prospective foster parents to state their sexual orientation, and would disqualify anyb… more »
UK General Election results
by Graham
Well a lot of results have been announced, and it is already clear that the Labour majority will be a lot smaller this time around - predictions are for a majority of between 70 and 75 seats.
It is clear from exit polls that many electors voted against… more »
The Acceptance of myths
by Graham
One of the more interesting or infuriating (depending on your point of view) features of journalism, and the recording of history, is how quotations and words are ascribed to people mistakenly, leading to the promulgation of a myth.
It is well known (f… more »