Category Archives: Current Affairs

Delta Redux

Back on Sept 7th, there was a story about a US Soldier who was treated poorly by Delta Airlines that I blogged. I sent Delta an email, and received this back: Dear Mr. Teach, Thank you for your message via Delta’s Web site. We are grateful for your taking the time to share your concerns […]

I Believe

Tears, tears at the waters edge Hey little sister give us laughter instead Tears for the teacher, from the eyes, for her soul This restless spirit takes a long way back home Like the wind, you are free Just a whisper I hear you, so talk to me Oh, I believe, aye do aye Say […]

Always Remember

Please visit my favorite September 11th site, The 911 Digital Archive, and view America Attacked. I still mist up (at a minumum) when watching it.

No Iraq link to 9/11?

The House thinks there is, by the tune of 406-16. Nancy Pelosi voted Yea. Lefties at the Democratic Underground are pitching a fit (nothing new). Me, I am about to laugh a lung out. Not a wise idea to read DU stuff when you are sick :)

Hurricanes-the gusty ones

So, Alex, Bonnie, Charley, Frances, and Gaston. 5 for 8. Ivan’s track may very well take it through NC. And it is only September 10th. This is getting rediculous. Shoulda known something like this would happen, considering what a calm summer we had, at least by NC standards. Very few severe T-storm warnings, very few […]

US soldiers tell media and Lefties to Piss Off

I would guess that the quotes of a few apply to most: “It sucks. The newspapers glorify it. Everyday, reporting the numbers going up and up, trying to push a point,” said Captain Gregory Wingard, 39, at the 1st Infantry Division’s Camp Warhorse near Baquba, north of Baghdad. Yes, it does suck. The media, and […]

Boycot Delta Airlines

Hell of a way to treat a soldier Their contact page Now I know why I fly Continental. Woops, almost forgot to give credit to King of Fools and Marine Corps Moms

Hurricane Relief

Quick note, if you want to find a way to help those victims of Hurricane Charley and Frances, your best bet is to work through the American Red Cross. You can donate online, or by calling 1-800-HELP-NOW. You can also check your local supermarket for a can donation bin. If they do not have one, […]

Unemployment from Charley

It looks like the August unemployment figures include little datat regarding those who are jobless because of Hurricane Charley. Hurricane Charley struck Florida during the August survey reference period. BLS made additional data collection efforts for the hurricane-affected counties to ensure that payroll survey response rates were at normal levels. Our examination of the survey […]

Happy 35th Birthday!

A little belated, but must wish the Internet a Happy 35th Birthday. Without it, would we have gotten: PORTLAND, Ore. (Reuters) – Former Vice President Al Gore paid a $141 fine for speeding on a highway last month near Oregon’s coast, a state police official said on Friday. Gore, who carried Oregon in the 2000 […]

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