Rants

Which way the wind blows

Jerusalem Cross October 30, 2008

The Kenyan pop hit “Obama be thy name” is evidence of a worldwide phenomenon. You don’t need a weatherman to know which way the wind blows.

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We need a miracle now

Jerusalem Cross October 26, 2008

With little more than a week to go before the elections, John McCain and conservatives need a miracle along the lines of the miracle of Guadalupe.

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Fencepost turtle

Jerusalem Cross October 22, 2008

Given Obama’s many nefarious relationships and all the dubious claims of fact about him, it’s hard not to believe in the wildest conspiracy theories.

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Obama and Odinga

Jerusalem Cross October 8, 2008

A powerful new video exposes Obama’s troubling connections to Kenyan opposition leader and tribal relative Raila Odinga.

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Tempest in a teapot

Jerusalem Cross September 21, 2008

While millions die at the hands of Islamic militants, every perceived injustice involving a Muslim is grossly exaggerated to portray Muslims as victims.

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More of the same from the UK

Jerusalem Cross September 6, 2008

Not to be outdone by Pres. Bush’s message to Muslims for Ramadan, UK PM Gordon Brown is even more effusive in his praise of Islamic culture.

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Leftover beans

Jerusalem Cross August 31, 2008

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has demanded we suspend the air war to avoid civilian casualties, but we wouldn’t have a dilemma if the war were just.

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Feast of St. James the Moor Slayer

Jerusalem Cross July 25, 2008

On July 25th, Catholics celebrate the feast of St. James the Greater, while in Spain they honor him under the name of their patron saint, Santiago Matamoros.

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Peace and harmony

Jerusalem Cross April 18, 2008

YouTube video of the LA- based Mike Barone Big Band performing “When You’re Smiling,” featuring a smokin’ tenor sax solo by jazz legend Ernie Watts.

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Infidel music: playlist #1

Jerusalem Cross April 13, 2008

Selected jazz cuts for testing of embedded audio playlists: music by Herbie Hancock, Yellowjackets, Bill Evans, Diana Krall, and more.

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St. James the Moor Slayer

Jerusalem Cross March 8, 2008

The statue of Spain’s patron saint remains on display after public outcry against a Church decision, capitulating to Muslim demands, to remove it.

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