Daily Archives: September 15th, 2005 «

 

To fiscal conservatives re: the President’s speech

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 11:26 pm » 10 Comments

Transcript of the speech here.  His speech sounded like it was scripted by Lorie Byrd, who asked for and got most of what she wrote here. I think for the most part the President said what needed to be said.  I only wish he would have addressed the race issue some, but perhaps that will [...]

 

On hating America enough to leave

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 8:42 pm » 12 Comments

I read this article in which actress Gwyneth Paltrow expressed her disgust with US policy and the President.  She also said she "didn’t want to" live here as a result. I didn’t start this post to ridicule Paltrow specifically, but instead to express my opinion on people in general who get disgusted with a policy [...]

 

Ophelia battering the NC Outer Banks

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 5:53 pm » 5 Comments

She’s like the hurricane that just won’t go away: NEW BERN, N.C. – Hurricane Ophelia stalled Thursday just off North Carolina’s Outer Banks, prolonging the wind and rain blasting the fragile barrier islands even as it appeared the mainland had avoided severe flooding. Thousands of homes and businesses had no electricity. As the erratic storm [...]

 

CSPAN to broadcast the Hitchens/Galloway debate

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 11:49 am » 1 Comment

… on Saturday.  Here’s their Saturday schedule. (Hat tip: LGF) Afternoon update: Tigerhawk was at the debate and posts a recap (Hat tip: Powerline).  Judith at Kesher Talk was there as well.   Pamela aka Atlas has photos. Related Toldjah So posts: Chris Hitchens is my hero Galloway vs. Hitchens: Coming this Wednesday Galloway vs. Hitchens George [...]

 

Michael King exits the blogosphere

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 9:43 am » Comments Off

Michael, you will be missed.  I was a regular reader and ‘trackbacker’ to your site and always enjoyed your perspective on the issues of the day.  God bless and good luck on all your future endeavors – I know you will do well! To any ST readers who were also readers of Michael King’s blog, [...]

 

John Roberts confirmation hearings: Day 4

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 9:15 am » 1 Comment

Matt Margolis will be liveblogging day 4 of the John Roberts confirmation hearings here. Afternoon update: Stop the ACLU has a video link to the confirmation hearings.  Make sure to also click on the "home" button to see a note regarding their wish to raise money in order to place an ad in the Washington Times.

 

Flight 93 Memorial update

Posted by: ST on September 15, 2005 at 8:40 am » 2 Comments

Great news on the Flight 93 Memorial front.  Remember the red crescent shape of the original memorial that caused quite a stir because it looked so much like a tribute to Islam?   Looks like the architect has since rethought that design and is prepared to come up with something that would be a more appropriate and [...]