RSSEntries from February 2008
It ain’t easy being green
Professor Patrick Deneen teaches political theory at Georgetown University. His blog: What I Saw in America: The Political Theory of Daily Life is a must read.
A couple weeks ago he posted this excellent piece on the difficulties of of being green in a world of truly amazing complexity.
The post is called: Kiss [...]
Trifkovic on Kosovo’s Independence.
Srdja Trifkovic offers an assessment of Kosovo’s independence.
The article is entitled Kosovo: A New Day of Infamy for a New Century. Does World War I ring a bell?
Ben Franklin quipped that those who who in quarrels interpose, must often wipe a bloody nose. Why has America forgotten this sage advice?
Our Agrarian Paradise
I am so glad to live in Walworth New York. Wayne County New York is an agrarian paradise. During the summer the road sides are dotted with small farm stands standing in front of handsome old farm houses. Pick up your fruits and veggies put your money in a little box and [...]
Meats of Woe
Industrial and farming are two words that should never be in the same sentence except by way of contrast. Kinda like the words industrial and ecclesiastical. Mega-churches with cheap salvation. Mega-meats with cheap chicken. Everyone once in a while a news story offers a warning about the dangers, even the sins, [...]
Remembering the Father
Of our country. First in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countryman. A man of prudence, wisdom, and humility. Without his centering presence, the American founding may have been destroyed by factions and radicalism. He was our first and greatest President.
Presidents day my foot. [...]
Kosovo Declares Independence
It still baffles me that one decade ago we were using military force against a historically Christian people trying to hold back the forces of the West’s most dangerous enemy- Islam.
Westerners are now cheering the fact that Kosovo has declared its independence from Bosnia.
It the 4th of July for Kosovo Muslims.
I am not excited. [...]
A Conservative Environmental Hope?
Governor Mark Sanford would be a welcome addition to the Republican 2008 Presidential Ticket. A rock ribbed conservative, Sanford’s voting record as a congressman was nearly as fiscally conservative as Ron Paul’s (often they were the only nay votes).
One of the few bright spots visible within the near future of the Right, Sanford [...]
Conservatives and the Environmental Question
Excellent book review at University Bookman.
Berry: Christianity and the Survival of Creation
This article, entitled Christianity and the Survival of Creation, by Wendell Berry is well worth reading and considering in light of our global warming discussions.
Here is the conclusion:
Despite its protests to the contrary, modern Christianity has become willy-nilly the religion of the state and the economic status quo. Because it has been so exclusively [...]
Republicans are in Trouble
Have you hear about the string of fainting women at the Obama rallies?
This guy is a rock star. His events are starting to look like great awakening rallies. At least no one is barking… yet.
Republicans better get rooting for Senator Clinton or preparing for the wilderness.