This is one of the most abhorrent things that I have read. As an American I can't even begin to describe how it makes me feel.


Michael, my sympathy for you grows every day, as does my fear.

This is for those who don't think the war on terror is the most important issue facing us in the coming election.

Unfortunately Spain is too far away for many Americans to relate to, much less find on a map. It will take another attack on our soil to wake up the "Where's my free job and free healthcare?" crowd, and maybe not even then. These clowns are so worried about expanding the size of the government teat they suckle on a daily basis that they fail to realize it will cease to exist should we be become complacent in this war.

Instapundit has the place to go to offer condolences for the attack in Spain yesterday here.
Also you can go to the list of Spanish Consulates here.
I called the one in Boston this morning and left a message since they don't open until 9am, and I'm out until 11 today. But I asked what we could do to help, where to send condolences, etc. since I figure the embassy in DC will be getting more flowers than they know what to do with. I want to make sure that that message gets to the people in Spain as well, to let them know that we appreciate the sacrifice that they have made by standing on our side.

Not that there are a whole lot of Spanish people reading our site, but we certainly feel for the travesty that they experienced today.

Aznar made some of my favorite comments during the beginning of the war on terror, on why they were supporting us. I hope that when the elections are held, that his party is able to retain power.

Condolences to the people of Spain. Too bad it won't "wake up" their neighbor.

I suspect we will not hear as much about this as we did about Justice Scalia. Just a hunch.

A Kerry/McCain ticket?
This would be a TRUE nightmare for Bush. I'm serious, this would win the election for Kerry hands down if it happened.
Just how badly does Kerry want to win? Or maybe I should ask, just how badly do the democrats want to win the Presidency? Answer: That's why it scares me so much.

Have you guys read this piece on Sowell?

Ever the politician.

The fact that Bill Owens is not running for Senate means one of two things, or possibly both to me:
1. He's planning on a run for the Presidency at some point.
2. He's got too much going on in his personal life right now, and clearing that up is a priority.

Here's hoping that it's both.

WHOAAAAWWWW!!!!!

Always knew I’d become famous one day but never expected that day would break so soon!
I have been mentioned in The White House! YEEEEAAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!!

Well, Prez Bartlet’s one, actually. Uh, ok, and not me personally, but my new party, the Vlaams Blok (Flemish Bloc). Fact remains that I stumble upon these fragments just after joining the anti-immigrationalist Flemish Bloc. This can’t be a coincidence. Some excerpts Ladies and Gentlemen from POTUS himself:

"What's the problem with the Belgian elections, Leo? The intelligence briefing! The anti-immigrationalists are gaining in the North. Doesn't say why or how. I want a CIA briefer here in person every morning, why do I get the front page?"

"The Flemish Bloc is gaining in the North. The Flemish Bloc, ultra-nationalists in Belgium. Skinheads really, neo-nazis. They're wearing three-piece suits, speaking in coded discourse now instead of angry chants, and they're gaining in the North. And everyone wears the same suit, how does anyone know which side they're on anymore?"

Bwah. Sucker calls me a neo-nazi. Sheenie, ya know what “nazi” means? That’s Nazional-Sozialist man. Socialists, reds! In other words, the likes of you!!!


Mark, I'm not forgetting you. This didn't require intelligence nor a lot of time. Btw, Tuchman is a hell of a writer. If you can find the time, read also "The Guns of August" and "The Zimmermann Telegram" (the former on the outbreak of WWI, the latter on how the US became involved in it).

These people should be shot, children placed with adoptive parents, end of story.

Michael, what's up with this?

You guys better get your act together. Before I get too patriotic, I'll point out that we're all still getting spanked by the Japanese.

At least one civil rights group called Kerry on his "President Clinton was often known as the first black president. I wouldn't be upset if I could earn the right to be the second" remarks.

Notably said:
"John Kerry is not a black man — he is a privileged white man who has no idea what it is in this country to be a poor white in this country, let alone a black man," said Paula Diane Harris, founder of the Andrew Young National Center for Social Change.

and more importantly:
Harris also criticized civil rights leaders who "sit back and ignore these types of comments, a practice that further insults African Americans."

OK, guys, just for kicks, saw this "Libertarian test" on The Corner.

Let's see what the scores are!