Monthly Archives: November 2011
Stand up to Government Officials that Attempt to Silence Political Dissent and Criticism: Emma Sullivan Stands up for Freedom of Speech
The test of democracy is freedom of criticism. ~David Ben-Gurion I have written about the Freedom of Religion and religious speech a number of times and in doing so have often touched on the broader aspects of the right of Freedom … Continue reading
The War that No One wants to Fight: Pakistan 2011
Supply Lines in Peril This weekend there was an altercation on the Afghanistan-Pakistan border in which somewhere between 24 and 28 Pakistani soldiers were killed during a NATO airstrike. Afghan military and regional government officials are saying that Afghan soldiers … Continue reading
Filed under Foreign Policy, History, iraq,afghanistan, Military, Politics
The Celebration of Black Friday
Yes my friends it is that most holy of occasions in American life, the annual celebration of Black Friday where others sane an rational people allow themselves to unleash their animal passions on the floors of our greatest retailers and … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, economics and financial policy, faith, philosophy
Padre Steve Gives Thanks:Thanksgiving 2011
No matter what we do for Thanksgiving or who we celebrate it with I will only get to do the prayer under supervision due to an incident like this 20 years ago. Let’s face it 2011 has been tough. There … Continue reading
Filed under faith, Loose thoughts and musings
Remembering John F Kennedy
“And so my fellow Americans: Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” John F. Kennedy “Now the trumpet summons us again. Not as a call to bear arms, though arms we … Continue reading
Filed under History, Politics, leadership, US Navy
The Dominator 2011: Verlander voted AL MVP
2011 AL MVP Justin Verlander For the first time in 25 years a starting pitcher was named the Most Valuable Player of the American League. Justin Verlander of the Detroit Tigers was named the American League MVP today in as … Continue reading
The Advent of Early Onset Holiday Commercialization Syndrome 2011
I hate to sound like a Grinch or Scrooge type of killjoy but here on November 20th I am bothered by an attack of Early Onset Holiday Commercialization Syndrome (EOHCS). EOHCS is not yet recognized as a Disorder in the … Continue reading
Filed under christian life, economics and financial policy, faith
Night Terrors: Padre Steve’s Closet of Anxieties
There are times that I know that I still have issues. One of those times is when I wake up screaming in the middle of the night. It is a reminder that there are dark recesses in my mind that … Continue reading
Filed under Military, PTSD, Tour in Iraq
Baseball News: Awards, CBA, Player and Manager Moves…Why the Off Season Matters
“You win pennants in the off season when you build your teams with trades and free agents.” Earl Weaver The World Series is in the past but the baseball world is abuzz with awards, trades, free agent offers and the … Continue reading
Filed under Loose thoughts and musings
The Bird is the Word…Orioles Bring back Iconic Comic Oriole
The Baltimore Orioles have suffered for the indignity of having a losing record for 14 consecutive seasons but they no longer have to suffer a boring hat emblem. The Bird is back and the Bird is the word. The Bird … Continue reading
Filed under Baseball, Batlimore Orioles
