Monthly Archives: December 2008 «

 

Aristocratic liberalism

Posted by: ST on December 29, 2008 at 9:46 am » 7 Comments

As the debate over whether or not Caroline Kennedy is qualified to be appointed to take Hillary Clinton’s Senate seat rages on, Victor Davis Hanson tackles a related debate on the comparisons that have been made between Kennedy and Gov. Palin in terms of the treatment received by both from the mainstream media, and nails [...]

 

Israel defends itself against repeated aggression by Hamas …

Posted by: ST on December 28, 2008 at 5:29 pm » 9 Comments

… and the predominant theme amongst many popular lefty bloggers to Israel’s response to the attacks that have been taking place against them for weeks, courtesy of Jimmy Carter’s favorite terrorist group Hamas? The American Power blog has a rundown of their reax (more can be read here), which should remind you somewhat of how [...]

 

Liberal bias doesn’t take a break for the holidays

Posted by: ST on December 28, 2008 at 1:43 pm » 4 Comments

I was in the middle of a leisurely look at this morning’s sales papers, and as it is every week, a Parade magazine was included with the sales papers and coupons. This week’s magazine featured a “best and worst of 2008″ year in review of sorts, and I was disappointed but not surprised to see [...]

 

Panthers at the Saints (UPDATE: PANTHERS WIN 34-31)

Posted by: ST on December 28, 2008 at 12:45 pm » 5 Comments

Today is the last day of regular season play, and many teams are out there jockeying for playoff positions. The Panthers are one of them. With a win over 9-7 NFC South division rivals the New Orleans Saints, who will try and play the role of spoiler on their home turf today since they are [...]

 

Hey

Posted by: ST on December 28, 2008 at 11:05 am » 1 Comment

Hey, ya’ll – I’m just about set to return home after being at mom and dad’s for the holidays for the last four days. I’ll catch up on a little blogging this afternoon when I return. Until then, please feel free to use this post as an open thread.

 

Respect from the military will have to be earned, Mr. President-elect

Posted by: ST on December 26, 2008 at 10:36 pm » 18 Comments

ABC News reported today on a visit PEBO made to troops stationed in Hawaii: President-elect Obama stopped by the Marine Corps base in Hawaii Kaneche Bay where servicemen and -women were eating Christmas dinner in Kailua Thursday evening. “Just wanted to say hi, hey guys” Obama said as he walked into the Anderson dining hall [...]

 

Christmas greetings from Sister Toldjah

Posted by: ST on December 24, 2008 at 9:51 pm » 15 Comments

Here’s an oldie but goodie on what Christmas is all about: I was going to write a big fancy message tonight for Christmas, but I think that video says it best. Wherever you are tonight, say thanks for your blessings, whether they be big or small. This year I have felt particularly blessed, and have [...]

 

Christmas Eve open thread

Posted by: ST on December 24, 2008 at 11:33 am » 1 Comment

Sorry for the light blogging – got lots going on at the 8-5 today. The next three days, blogging will be sporadic (as I suspect readership will be as well) as the holiday festivities begin. I’ll be back to post a Christmas message by the end of the evening. If you’re traveling this week, travel [...]

 

Bye bye, Brit (sort of)

Posted by: ST on December 23, 2008 at 11:53 pm » 6 Comments

Earlier this year it was reported that the most loveable man in the mainstream media, Fox News Special Report’s Brit Hume, was retiring from anchoring the news effective the end of the year. Well, today was his last day as host of Special Report. Newsbusters (via J$) has the vid of the last few minutes [...]

 

Biased BBC watch

Posted by: ST on December 23, 2008 at 6:28 pm » 9 Comments

It’s a well-known fact – and one even admitted by the network itself – that the BBC blatantly shills for the left at every opportunity. Today is no exception. Check out the headline on their story about the internal review Team Obama did on itself in light of the Blago pay to play scandal: Just [...]