Augustine 25 Remembers Sen. Ted Kennedy: The One Who Survived 1969 Chappaquiddick Incident

Herded into the parade starting area, I was surprised to find myself introduced to Sen. Ted Kennedy who – like me – was waiting to march in the parade. I immediately noticed that his eyes seemed to sparkle as if the departed President John Kennedy was looking at me.

No Time for Ghandi: Five Tips for a Successful “Green” Revolution in Iran

Without the support of extra-national resources, the existing regime generally manages to temporarily concede enough, temporarily repress enough, and temporarily bluff enough to pull through the crisis.

Obama Wrong Again: Time to Support Pro-Democracy Forces in Iran

One of the ways Americans divide themselves up is according to which side they root for in foreign wars and insurrections. In the case of Iran, I think it would be wise for everyone who opposes the Democrats to line up on the side of the freedom fighters supporting Mir Hussein Moussavi. As far as [...]

News for Blue Dog Democrats: Great Illustration of Obama’s Minor Cost-Cutting Measures

I ran across this amazing YouTube video which illustrates the magnitude of the problems we face due to Democrats in Congress.

How’s that Socialism Working Out for You? Unemployment Numbers Show Failure of Stimulus Plan

Innocent Bystandards Comparison of Obama Promises and Results

Obama Disapproval Rate Equals Approval Rate

Public Opinion and Judge Sotomayor: The New Racism Isn’t So Popular Either

Only a plurality of black voters support affirmative action in government hiring, while a majority of Hispanics oppose it.

Tip of the Iceberg: Ricci v. New Haven Illustrates National Problem of Reverse Discrimination

The most significant issue will be the decision she joined in Ricci v. New Haven.

The Wise Latina: Not So Good With Her Own Money

Assuming her own Latina superiority, she cannot be criticized for being a bully, or for failing in her marriage, or for not getting the main point of an argument, or for wasting other people’s time with trivial details.

Puzzled by the “Wise Latina” Comment? It’s Easy to Understand From Perspective of Latina Empowerment Movement

Ultimately, however, Judge Sotomayor is speaking from a belief system which light years away from the traditional U.S. cultural emphasis – based on Protestant religious beliefs – in deriving authority from the written word and primarily the Bible.