Monthly Archives: June 2007

On Memorial Day 2007, George W. Bush said, “On this day of memory, we mourn brave citizens who laid their lives down for our freedom,” he said. “May we always honor them, may we always embrace them and may we … Continue reading →

In the recent presidential candidate debates—and for that matter anywhere two or more Republicans are gathered, it seems to be in his name—the Reagan legacy is very prominent. I have two problems with this: 1) presidential candidates who are always … Continue reading →

“Hercules was on his way back from the Hesperides when the giant [Antaeus, son of Gaia] challenged the hero to a wrestling match. No matter how many times Hercules threw Antaeus off and tossed him to the ground, it did … Continue reading →