Think locally, act locally

I agree on all counts except for the author's comment on "'world economy'". Free trade is part of conservatism. Free trade brings in cheap foreign products without excessive and unnecessary tariffs. It drives the economy. It does not kill local traditions necessarily. Local traditions should not be free from outside influences. What Alexander the Great did in infusing the Greek culture in the places he conquered did much to civilize the uncivilized "barbarians". What many Christian missionaries have done to the cultures and traditions of the primitives should be considered noble and good. Local cultures and traditions should not be sheltered from outside influences including ones from TV. In fact, they should be subjected to them -- preserved when necessary and discarded when they become a hindrance to social development and morality. How can you compete effectively in the world economy if you don't know what you're competing against? TV as a means of communication and information dissemination has done wonders to civilization. This is of course not to speak of the ills it has created. Again, aside from this, I agree with the author on his commentary.

If the Democrats had their way...

Al Qaeda would be winning the war on terror. Osama bin Laden would have a field day and declare victory. This is of course absent from the empty and delusional minds of the likes of Sen. Nancy Pelosi and Cindy Sheehan.

Poor loser

If it's a welfare state Schroeder wants, that is in fact what he has. The reason why Germany is down in the dumps with a lackluster economy during his tenure is because of his ultra liberal policies that promote the welfare state he desires. Poor Schroeder. We Americans like being a Superpower. Our economy is much stronger and more resilient and our people's morality better. What have you got to show for yourself, Mr. Schroeder? Let's see what Germany would be like if a Katrina-like hurricane hits it. I'd say it'd be begging for an aid from the US.

If it walks like a duck...

I smell a rat in Belgium. If it were coming from Israel or Italy, I would reserve my judgement. But, this one just has Iraq and Afghanistan written all over it. Nice try UNICEF. You can always count on the UN for their liberal, anti-American, anti-Zionist humanistic bias.

We're Engaged!

This is perhaps the biggest news and my most important blog entry to date.

I proposed to my girlfriend, Chrissy after a 13 1/2-month courtship at the beautiful Huntington Library and Gardens in San Marino, CA on Saturday, October 8. She said yes -- even while knowing what she could in for! God bless her. What a joyous occasion it was.

Where were the Pakistanis...

and their donations when 9/11, Katrina, Rita, etc., etc. happened? Oh, that's right; I remember now. They were rejoicing in their madrasas for allah's crushing vengeance upon the great Satan.

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