Despite coverage in the New York Times (to which I am a digital subscriber) and the Atlanta-Journal Constitution (which is one of the very good newspapers I seldom find the time to read) I missed this story until Rachel Maddow covered it on her show. My dilemma came when I had to make a decision whether to write about it for Wednesday’s publication (penned on Tuesday) or hold it for the Sunday article since I doubt we will have a more impactful and important story this week. I decided that since sunshine (in this case publicity) is the greatest disinfectant and there was still an (albeit slim) chance of stopping final passage I’d give the nod to Wednesday.
Tag Archives: Rachel Maddow
How Overt Does The Attack Have To Be?
81 years ago today the United States experienced a sneak attack on its naval base at Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The next day Congress declared war on the perpetrators. December 7, 1941 wasn’t the last time that the United States was blatantly attacked; but December 8, 1941 was the last time it declared war on the perpetrator of said attack. While I won’t diminish my respect for the rank and file of the Greatest Generation, their leaders weren’t up to the standards of the masses and today it’s even worse. It will be worth your time to read on!
Giving A Damn
“I don’t know nothin’ ‘bout birthin’ babies.” That is one of the most memorable lines in the 1939 film classic Gone with the Wind. It also reasonably accurately sums up my knowledge and that of most men of mine, and several other, generations. That said, I have learned a lot since the Supreme Court overturned Roe.
A Simple Question Of Equity
“Let the punishment fit the crime.” How many times have we heard that in our lives? Most Americans agree with that principle but apparently some do not in practice.
A Book, An Agreement And An Apology
On the surface today I will write about a book, agree with someone I almost never agree with and apologize to another person I have negligible respect for. It won’t be as boring as it sounds.