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 always be faithful to who they were and what they fought for.” That sounds really nice, but the actions of the administration seem to belie the sentiment, at least in regards to those who are only wounded but don’t die. (more…)
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 talking about Reagan simply remind their listeners that they are NOT Reagan; and 2) in my estimation, Reagan wasn’t that great. I know, I know, he has a whole airport named after him, but I think Republicans have a selective memory of the tenure of the Great Communicator. Let’s review: (more…)
“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 no good. If anything, the giant appeared rejuvenated from the encounter.
“Hercules eventually realized that the earth, Antaeus’ mother, was the source of his strength, so Hercules held the giant aloft until all his power had drained away,” and then killed him (about.com).
The U.S. and other freedom-loving societies must undertake a similar Herculean task to defeat violent Islamism. (more…)