Monthly Archives: May 2009

May 31, 2009

Crossing the Rubicon- The Killing of Dr Tiller and the End of the Pro-Life Movement

How can people who are allegedly pro-life promote an attitude of belief that dehumanizes their opponents and tolerates uncivil and at times inflammatory rhetoric which crosses all bounds of Christian conduct, leading to the murder of other people? This happened … Continue reading →

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Tagged as anti-abortion, christain taliban, dr mengele, eric rudolph, george tiller, kansas abortion protests, militia movement, nazi war criminals, operation rescue, post-born, pro-life movement, randall terry, roe v. wade, scott roeder, soveriegn citizen movement, the freemen, weimar germany

May 30, 2009

Gordon Klingenschmitt and his Followers- The Klingenfraud and the Klingenban

Gordon Klingenschmitt in all his glory: Ride ‘em Cowboy! Note: Please know that I am not attacking historic, Evangelical Christianity, nor Christians, Evangelical or otherwise who live their faith proclaiming the Gospel in this post. Nor am I attacking anyone’s … Continue reading →

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May 29, 2009

Star Trek, God and Me 1966 to 2009

The Original Series Crew I grew up with Star Trek. I remember as a kid when the original series was still on NBC and when it went into syndication I tried to watch it whenever it was on, or whenever … Continue reading →

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May 28, 2009

Going Nuclear….Kim Jung Il, Carlos Zambrano and Padre Steve get Sporty

This week we witnessed a couple of big explosions, that of a nuclear test conducted by North Korea and one at Wrigley Field conducted by Cubs pitcher Carlos Zambrano. Both were pretty sporty. However, there the difference is more than … Continue reading →

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Tagged as Army, Baseball, carlos zambrano, chaplain conference, chaplain officer advanced course, chaplain officer basic course, chernobyl, chicago cubs, church softball, cold war, eam emergency action message, fallout patterns, germany, india pakistan conflict, indian navy, kim jung il, minor league meltdowns, navy, nbc defense, north korea, nuclaer weapon tests, pakistani navy, PTSD, romulans, softball, umpires, uss hue city, vulcans

May 27, 2009

Things I don’t get-Why do songs from my past get stuck in my head? Also Judge Sotomayor, Savior of Baseball

On Monday Friday of last week I went into work after two days of leave to hang out in the hospital with Judy and then after her release help her out a bit and ensure that she suffered no relapse. … Continue reading →

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May 26, 2009

Life’s Tough…It’s Tougher When You’re Stupid- The Peril of Misusing Principles, Attributes and Quotations Out of Context

I am cursed with having been born with a logical and analytical mind. As such it is a cross that I bear. This may sound pompous and even arrogant but unfortunately it is true. I am confronted every day with … Continue reading →

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May 25, 2009

Memorial Day 2009- Thoughts and Musings

I am again at the Medical Center on duty, but this not a bad thing. Before I begin my post I want to direct you to the post of the Abbess of the Abbey Normal and her thoughts on this … Continue reading →

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May 24, 2009

Things that I Don’t Get-Why do Guys take Their Beer into the Ball Park Restroom?

Engaged in deep thought at a pub-wondering about things that I don’t get Note: This is the first in a series that I will periodically post here called “Things that I Don’t Get.” Most I’m sure will be light hearted … Continue reading →

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May 23, 2009

One Pitch, Game or Season too Many

In 1973 Willie Mays signed with the New York Mets after being released by the San Francisco Giants at the end of the 1972 season. It was a mistake and was his worst season in the majors. He showed his … Continue reading →

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Tagged as 1973 baseball seson, anglo catholic, brett farve, christian faith, episcopal, giants, gold glove award, green bay packers, mike mussina, military retirement, new york jets, new york mets, new york yankees, roger clemens, willie mays

May 22, 2009

Let’s Not Do Dumb Things

Back in the day when I was a young Army Medical Service Corps Brigade Personnel Officer, I had a Brigade Commander whose moniker was “Let’s not do dumb things.” The man was a really good commanding officer. He was down … Continue reading →

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Monthly Archives: May 2009

Crossing the Rubicon- The Killing of Dr Tiller and the End of the Pro-Life Movement

Gordon Klingenschmitt and his Followers- The Klingenfraud and the Klingenban

Star Trek, God and Me 1966 to 2009

Going Nuclear….Kim Jung Il, Carlos Zambrano and Padre Steve get Sporty

Things I don’t get-Why do songs from my past get stuck in my head? Also Judge Sotomayor, Savior of Baseball

Life’s Tough…It’s Tougher When You’re Stupid- The Peril of Misusing Principles, Attributes and Quotations Out of Context

Memorial Day 2009- Thoughts and Musings

Things that I Don’t Get-Why do Guys take Their Beer into the Ball Park Restroom?

One Pitch, Game or Season too Many

Let’s Not Do Dumb Things

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