I first saw this video online several months ago and found it quite moving. From what I hear it may be made into a full length motion picture. I was reminded of this video due to Linkfest Haven having it on its website in honor of Veterans’ Day. I al...

And unfortunately, Americans are a little fuzzy on the difference between being "tough" and being a bully.

Speak for yourself as far as not knowing the difference - the rest of us are all set with it

There was a big deal made yesterday about Hillary Clinton not leaving a tip when she stopped for a meal and campaign appearance at some diner. The waitress mentioned it in response to a story about Hillary using that waitress and her life experience i...

I agree that the Iraqi national government is dysfunctional but I don't think that's because it's a “puppet government”. Unfortunately, I think it's because it accurately reflects the will of the Iraqi people and the Iraqis have deep internal conflicts.

The first sentence is obviously true, even if it goes against the conventional wisdom. That says little about Bush; it’s just the nature of his office. The second sentence, though, is a harder sell. Certainly, it conflicts with the wisdom of the recent “Most Influential American Conservatives” assessment.

Not really, James. Perhaps it's time that I reiterate what I've been saying for eight years now; George W. Bush , for all that he is, is no conservative. He is a centrist.