For those interested, we set aside Fridays on our show for anything at all. I would like to give special 'front of the line' status to our blogging friends on that day.
We're on the air from 4-6:30 central time and the toll-free phone number is 1-800-949-5973.
If you would like to carry the conversation on the air, that might be a good way to grow the community and I will be happy to put you at the front of the line on Fridays.
(today we'll be chatting with our White House guy for part of the show to get the admin perspective on the convention...but other than that, we're open lines)
Friday, July 30, 2004
Thursday, July 29, 2004
Democratic Convention - Thursday Night
Wesley Clark: One of his better speeches. Surprisingly, the crowd seemed very much into what he was saying. He had their attention...held their attention. Lots of rhetoric....nothing about what Kerry has done in his years in the Senate...promises for the future...but nothing about his record. No surprise there. But a decent speech. B-
Joe Leiberman: old school speech with that long trailing off of words...like there's no knowledge the speaker is using a microphone. Not a great speech. Just think, he could've been the Veep. C-
Nancy Pelosi: She talks to people like they're second graders...talk-ing...slow-ly...so...I can...under-stand. Irritating. C
Willie Nelson: always love hearing Willie...even with a big swaying choir behind him. B (because of the choir).
Madeleine Albright: I love when Madeleine Albright talks about the dangers facing America...dangers that we wouldn't be facing if she'd done her job. And I love when she talks about how important it is to have someone who served in the armed services as president when she didn't believe that when she served under Clinton. She's a bitter woman for some reason. What really disappointed me was that she didn't make the announcement that she assured us would be made during the Democratic Convention: she said that the President already has Osama bin Laden and was waiting to announce it until the convention. Because she failed to make that announcement and because she is bitter and mean, I will give her a D.
Max Cleland: passionate...sincere...I am not going to fault someone for their opinion when they have been through as much as Max Cleland has been through just because I disagree with him. It was a nice speech. B
John Kerry: no question it was too long a speech. I like the part about 'honor thy father and mother'...that's one of the ten commandments....it's kindof near the one that says 'thou shalt not kill'...he didn't mention that one. I wonder if anyone cares or noticed how much he was sweating...that surprises me that they wouldn't have the center cool enough to be prepared for that. Probably shouldn't matter...but it could (just ask the people who worked on the Nixon campaign). It was a good speech. Maybe my disagreement with the content keeps me from seeing it's greatness (if it was great). I will give it a B-.
What did you think?
Joe Leiberman: old school speech with that long trailing off of words...like there's no knowledge the speaker is using a microphone. Not a great speech. Just think, he could've been the Veep. C-
Nancy Pelosi: She talks to people like they're second graders...talk-ing...slow-ly...so...I can...under-stand. Irritating. C
Willie Nelson: always love hearing Willie...even with a big swaying choir behind him. B (because of the choir).
Madeleine Albright: I love when Madeleine Albright talks about the dangers facing America...dangers that we wouldn't be facing if she'd done her job. And I love when she talks about how important it is to have someone who served in the armed services as president when she didn't believe that when she served under Clinton. She's a bitter woman for some reason. What really disappointed me was that she didn't make the announcement that she assured us would be made during the Democratic Convention: she said that the President already has Osama bin Laden and was waiting to announce it until the convention. Because she failed to make that announcement and because she is bitter and mean, I will give her a D.
Max Cleland: passionate...sincere...I am not going to fault someone for their opinion when they have been through as much as Max Cleland has been through just because I disagree with him. It was a nice speech. B
John Kerry: no question it was too long a speech. I like the part about 'honor thy father and mother'...that's one of the ten commandments....it's kindof near the one that says 'thou shalt not kill'...he didn't mention that one. I wonder if anyone cares or noticed how much he was sweating...that surprises me that they wouldn't have the center cool enough to be prepared for that. Probably shouldn't matter...but it could (just ask the people who worked on the Nixon campaign). It was a good speech. Maybe my disagreement with the content keeps me from seeing it's greatness (if it was great). I will give it a B-.
What did you think?
Wednesday, July 28, 2004
Democratic Convention - Wednesday Night
Kucinich: Freaky...dictator-like in his delivery....a certain Hitleresque quality that makes him hard to listen to....short. C-
Al Sharpton: Divisive...no surprise...hateful...no surprise...mad...no surprise...loud...no surprise. All the quoting of the president from his time at the Urban League. Just another reason for someone like the president not to speak to groups like that. The simple question 'Do the Democrats take you (the black voters) for granted?' becomes reason for ridicule. Sadly, educating some communities seems impossible with 'leaders' like Sharpton. D
Bob Graham: Boring white guy that was on after Sharpton. D (was going to be a C- until he said 'NOO-cue-lur')
John Cougar: Still good live. A
John Edwards: great socialist speech. I don't understand his thinking...if I understand his way of thinking, he's saying that he came from a regular background...parents worked hard...mom worked so the family had health insurance...mom refinished furniture to help pay for his education...he worked his way through school...worked hard...made something of himself...ultimately succeeded. Do I have that right? Sounds like that America worked pretty well for him. Yet he sells this 'Two Americas' stuff. Classic class warfare. It's a socialist agenda. The saddest part is not that it's being sold by Democrats...the saddest part is that there is an audience for it. Motivating speech for all who long for a socialist agenda. For delivery, I will give the speech a B.
Al Sharpton: Divisive...no surprise...hateful...no surprise...mad...no surprise...loud...no surprise. All the quoting of the president from his time at the Urban League. Just another reason for someone like the president not to speak to groups like that. The simple question 'Do the Democrats take you (the black voters) for granted?' becomes reason for ridicule. Sadly, educating some communities seems impossible with 'leaders' like Sharpton. D
Bob Graham: Boring white guy that was on after Sharpton. D (was going to be a C- until he said 'NOO-cue-lur')
John Cougar: Still good live. A
John Edwards: great socialist speech. I don't understand his thinking...if I understand his way of thinking, he's saying that he came from a regular background...parents worked hard...mom worked so the family had health insurance...mom refinished furniture to help pay for his education...he worked his way through school...worked hard...made something of himself...ultimately succeeded. Do I have that right? Sounds like that America worked pretty well for him. Yet he sells this 'Two Americas' stuff. Classic class warfare. It's a socialist agenda. The saddest part is not that it's being sold by Democrats...the saddest part is that there is an audience for it. Motivating speech for all who long for a socialist agenda. For delivery, I will give the speech a B.
If you're pro-life, you're not welcome w/Dems
As I have said for years, sometimes to the slings and arrows from some, the Democratic Party is no place for anyone who claims to be Pro-Life. Just look at the party platform comparison from 2000 to 2004.
What we have been saying for years about Democrats they now proudly say about themselves.
How could anyone who claims to be Pro-Life vote for or stay in a party that is so openly, proudly hostile to those who disagree on the issue of abortion.
That's some tolerant party.
What we have been saying for years about Democrats they now proudly say about themselves.
How could anyone who claims to be Pro-Life vote for or stay in a party that is so openly, proudly hostile to those who disagree on the issue of abortion.
That's some tolerant party.
Tuesday, July 27, 2004
Democratic Convention - Tuesday Night
Ted Kennedy: blah, blah, blah.
Gephardt: pretty good....was waiting for the 'my dad was a milk delivery truck driver' part...I wasn't disappointed. listening to Gephardt and now knowing that would be like listening to Kerry and not knowing he served in Vietnam (he did?).
Tom Daschle: a little loud, a little long, a little too much for my money. I did like when he told the story about the first time he spoke at a convention they didn't have all the technology...that they didn't have a podium that would be lowered...that he had to stand on a peach crate he got from Miller's Market...because 'I am such a short man'....I thought that was regreshingly candid. so i will give him a B+.
Howard Dean: a wild man...fun to watch...he received the longest sustained applause so far in the convention....longer than Hillary....longer than Bill. I still like listening to Howard Dean...like i still like watching the Three Stooges. You don't have to believe everything they say and do...just enjoy the show.
Barack Obama: great speaker...future star. A+ (Clinton/Obama '08...you heard it here first)
Ron Reagan: a puker...no great communicator. D
Teresa Kerry: a very interesting person...a very interesting woman. a bit strange, but in an attractive way. Her husband is running for president and she said almost nothing about him. Her talk was too long, but I will give her a C.
Gephardt: pretty good....was waiting for the 'my dad was a milk delivery truck driver' part...I wasn't disappointed. listening to Gephardt and now knowing that would be like listening to Kerry and not knowing he served in Vietnam (he did?).
Tom Daschle: a little loud, a little long, a little too much for my money. I did like when he told the story about the first time he spoke at a convention they didn't have all the technology...that they didn't have a podium that would be lowered...that he had to stand on a peach crate he got from Miller's Market...because 'I am such a short man'....I thought that was regreshingly candid. so i will give him a B+.
Howard Dean: a wild man...fun to watch...he received the longest sustained applause so far in the convention....longer than Hillary....longer than Bill. I still like listening to Howard Dean...like i still like watching the Three Stooges. You don't have to believe everything they say and do...just enjoy the show.
Barack Obama: great speaker...future star. A+ (Clinton/Obama '08...you heard it here first)
Ron Reagan: a puker...no great communicator. D
Teresa Kerry: a very interesting person...a very interesting woman. a bit strange, but in an attractive way. Her husband is running for president and she said almost nothing about him. Her talk was too long, but I will give her a C.
Monday, July 26, 2004
Democratic Convention - Monday Night
I thought the speeches were good.
Al Gore gave the best speech I think I have ever heard him give. I thought it wasn't as bashing a speech as it might have been. He had a great pace...not that slow deliberate thing that President Bush does. It was a very good speech.
Jimmy Carter was the weakest. He didn't appear well to me. He all of a sudden has started seeming old...or maybe I have just noticed.
Hillary's speech/intro was good. She always tends to be a bit shrill for my taste, but I thought she did a good job.
And Bill Clinton, love him or hate him, can give a speech. If I were Kerry, I would be glad for the time between Clinton's speech and mine.
Heard not very much about Choice or marriage. Alot about national security.
And the best line of the night was Bill Clinton's line comparing Kerry with Bush on national security: 'Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.' I would expect we'll hear that more than once.
I thought the Dems had a good first night...and I would guess that it will be a good week.
Al Gore gave the best speech I think I have ever heard him give. I thought it wasn't as bashing a speech as it might have been. He had a great pace...not that slow deliberate thing that President Bush does. It was a very good speech.
Jimmy Carter was the weakest. He didn't appear well to me. He all of a sudden has started seeming old...or maybe I have just noticed.
Hillary's speech/intro was good. She always tends to be a bit shrill for my taste, but I thought she did a good job.
And Bill Clinton, love him or hate him, can give a speech. If I were Kerry, I would be glad for the time between Clinton's speech and mine.
Heard not very much about Choice or marriage. Alot about national security.
And the best line of the night was Bill Clinton's line comparing Kerry with Bush on national security: 'Strength and wisdom are not opposing values.' I would expect we'll hear that more than once.
I thought the Dems had a good first night...and I would guess that it will be a good week.
teh-RAY-suh is a loose canon
The presumptive possible future First Lady is a loose canon...not a plain-spoken, strong woman...a loose canon.
Blog Suggestions
ok...i have received some e-mail from some bloggers with some frustration about not staying on topic.
i will be happy to figure out a discussion or bulletin board...but since i am new to this blogging thing, let's try to keep this on track so that we keep the group big enough to allow for some diversity of opinion.
be respectful...be kind...try to stay on topic. or shoot me an email (blogmaster@wildershow.com) with topic suggestions and let me put them in there so the table of contents will reflect the topic.
thanks for the energy...thanks for blogging with me.
scott
i will be happy to figure out a discussion or bulletin board...but since i am new to this blogging thing, let's try to keep this on track so that we keep the group big enough to allow for some diversity of opinion.
be respectful...be kind...try to stay on topic. or shoot me an email (blogmaster@wildershow.com) with topic suggestions and let me put them in there so the table of contents will reflect the topic.
thanks for the energy...thanks for blogging with me.
scott
Assigned Reading (26 July 2004)
The Democratic Convention...we're told the Bush bashing will be held to a minimum...only reasonable bashing will be allowed. How is that possible when the unifying theme for the ABB Democrats (Wall Street Journal) is hating the current president?
Rich Lowry on the Angry Democrats.
Inclusive Democrats exclude Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney (Byron York).
Bill Kristol has Four Questions for John Kerry.
Rich Lowry on the Angry Democrats.
Inclusive Democrats exclude Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney (Byron York).
Bill Kristol has Four Questions for John Kerry.
Thursday, July 22, 2004
'Oh Sandy!"
Must read: Byron York on Sandy Berger. After reading York, you won't think this is no big deal.
Assigned Reading (22 July 2004) - Feel safe in the air?
If you feel safe on a plane...and think we've got it under control...read this from today's Washington Times.
9/11 Commission Report is out today. Should spare both Clinton and Bush, but is likely to be critical of Congress.
The Family Movie Act. What is it? Is it right?
9/11 Commission Report is out today. Should spare both Clinton and Bush, but is likely to be critical of Congress.
The Family Movie Act. What is it? Is it right?
Tuesday, July 20, 2004
Monday, July 19, 2004
'Girlie Men'
Schwarznegger calls some lawmakers 'Girlie Men'...Is this a problem? Is it hateful? Is it 'homophobic' as Dems are saying?
Friday, July 16, 2004
A few marriage/FMA articles
Marriage Protection Frequently Asked Questions
Marriage Protection Must-read (Maggie Gallagher...Stanley Kurtz)
Rebecca Hagelin
Rich Tucker
Church Colson and again
Mark Alexander
Marriage Protection Must-read (Maggie Gallagher...Stanley Kurtz)
Rebecca Hagelin
Rich Tucker
Church Colson and again
Mark Alexander
Thursday, July 15, 2004
Assigned Reading (15 July 2004)
The New York Times is feeding the rumor that Dick Cheney will be off the ticket by the election.
Don't you love it when rich liberals start their speech with "I'm here, man" when their talking to blacks? John Kerry spoke today at the NAACP Convention today. Why? Really, what is the political advantage to him for doing that?
We haven't talked much about this, but the prime time speaking lineup at the RNC has been announced and it's quite "moderate"...what do you think about that? Even Log Cabin Republicans are praising the lineup. Are conservatives being rejected at the Republican National Convention?
Chuck Colson on FMA and the State of the Church.
Don't you love it when rich liberals start their speech with "I'm here, man" when their talking to blacks? John Kerry spoke today at the NAACP Convention today. Why? Really, what is the political advantage to him for doing that?
We haven't talked much about this, but the prime time speaking lineup at the RNC has been announced and it's quite "moderate"...what do you think about that? Even Log Cabin Republicans are praising the lineup. Are conservatives being rejected at the Republican National Convention?
Chuck Colson on FMA and the State of the Church.
Wednesday, July 14, 2004
Assigned Reading (14 July 2004)
I now the story is a couple of days old, but it happened when I was off and we didn't have a chance to talk about it. Should the presidential election be postponed in the event of a terrorist attack? Here's what Wes Pruden has to say about it.
Senate doesn't get to the marriage vote...votes not to vote. Wall Street Journal on the debate...or lack of one.
Senate doesn't get to the marriage vote...votes not to vote. Wall Street Journal on the debate...or lack of one.
Tuesday, July 13, 2004
Assigned Reading (13 July 2004)
Maggie Gallagher makes the point again.
We're getting closer to UBL...a close associate has turned himself in.
The latest on the Marriage vote...Kerry and Edwards may not have to vote.
It turns out Joe Wilson is a liar and was wrong and President Bush is not and was right...in case anyone cares.
We're getting closer to UBL...a close associate has turned himself in.
The latest on the Marriage vote...Kerry and Edwards may not have to vote.
It turns out Joe Wilson is a liar and was wrong and President Bush is not and was right...in case anyone cares.
Monday, July 12, 2004
Should Bush speak at NAACP?
He won't...I think it would be pointless...but why should Bush speak at NAACP?
Sunday, July 11, 2004
Crossing the Line
Why try?
If it appears that you will lose, why even try? Same question...over a hundred fifty years apart.
I have just returned from vacation with my family. The boys are going to study Texas history this coming school year, so we took a little Texas history tour.
The State Capitol, the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, the Alamo, the San Jacinto Battlefield and Monument. We even stayed in the same hotel in Galveston that I stayed in when I was a boy (our own little part of Texas history).
Most everyone knows about the Battle of the Alamo. Those fateful days in March of 1836 that cluminated in the death of some of the greatest men ever to live in Texas.
It would be easy to have asked the question, "Why try?"
It was a doomed battle. They knew they were likely to die. The night before the final battle, William Barrett Travis drew that famous line in the sand and asked who would join him to fight and die for Texas. As the story goes, only one man didn't cross that line.
And it was Travis who wrote the famous letter asking for reinforcements in which he wrote "I shall never surrender or retreat…Victory or Death."
It was a sad day for those inside that old mission, but a great day for Texas. For their sacrifice on March 6, 1836 did not destroy the spirit of Texas as Santa Anna had imagined, but strengthened our determination.
About six weeks after the Battle of the Alamo, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's Mexican army was defeated in the Battle of San Jacinto. Those fighting for Texas were outnumbered two to one, but they killed 700 Mexican soldiers and captured another 730 by attacking them head-on in broad daylight across an open field. Their cry that day was 'Remember the Alamo!'
The Battle of San Jacinto was the shortest battle in American military history. Just 18 minutes.
That victory on April 21, 1836 would likely not have occurred had it not been for those men a couple of months earlier fighting when it seemed there was no reason. Men who answered the question, "Why try?" by crossing the line and fighting for what was right.
We face that same question today, those of us who believe in marriage. Not the new-fangled idea of marriage. But the original one.
Some say there's no way an amendment protecting marriage as between one man and one woman can make it past the many hurdles in the way.
Why fight if you know or even think that you will lose?
Because it's right to fight for what's right. Without regard for the outcome.
Sometimes we will lose, but there are some things worth fighting for even if you lose.
And there is no way to know the outcome of something like the fight for marriage. God doesn't follow the polls. I don't believe God cares what people say they will do or how we believe people will vote.
I believe God cares about fighting for what's right. I believe that's when God blesses. I believe that's when miracles happen.
I believe God sometimes chooses to make it obvious that He has stepped in and made a way where there seemed to be no way. When it appeared all was lost, that for things to turn so dramatically, it must have been supernatural. It must have been Him.
I don't know what our government will decide about marriage. But I believe it's right to fight for what's right.
And our country standing for marriage is right.
Why try? Because it's right.
Who will cross this line and fight with me for marriage?
If it appears that you will lose, why even try? Same question...over a hundred fifty years apart.
I have just returned from vacation with my family. The boys are going to study Texas history this coming school year, so we took a little Texas history tour.
The State Capitol, the Bob Bullock Texas History Museum, the Alamo, the San Jacinto Battlefield and Monument. We even stayed in the same hotel in Galveston that I stayed in when I was a boy (our own little part of Texas history).
Most everyone knows about the Battle of the Alamo. Those fateful days in March of 1836 that cluminated in the death of some of the greatest men ever to live in Texas.
It would be easy to have asked the question, "Why try?"
It was a doomed battle. They knew they were likely to die. The night before the final battle, William Barrett Travis drew that famous line in the sand and asked who would join him to fight and die for Texas. As the story goes, only one man didn't cross that line.
And it was Travis who wrote the famous letter asking for reinforcements in which he wrote "I shall never surrender or retreat…Victory or Death."
It was a sad day for those inside that old mission, but a great day for Texas. For their sacrifice on March 6, 1836 did not destroy the spirit of Texas as Santa Anna had imagined, but strengthened our determination.
About six weeks after the Battle of the Alamo, Antonio Lopez de Santa Anna's Mexican army was defeated in the Battle of San Jacinto. Those fighting for Texas were outnumbered two to one, but they killed 700 Mexican soldiers and captured another 730 by attacking them head-on in broad daylight across an open field. Their cry that day was 'Remember the Alamo!'
The Battle of San Jacinto was the shortest battle in American military history. Just 18 minutes.
That victory on April 21, 1836 would likely not have occurred had it not been for those men a couple of months earlier fighting when it seemed there was no reason. Men who answered the question, "Why try?" by crossing the line and fighting for what was right.
We face that same question today, those of us who believe in marriage. Not the new-fangled idea of marriage. But the original one.
Some say there's no way an amendment protecting marriage as between one man and one woman can make it past the many hurdles in the way.
Why fight if you know or even think that you will lose?
Because it's right to fight for what's right. Without regard for the outcome.
Sometimes we will lose, but there are some things worth fighting for even if you lose.
And there is no way to know the outcome of something like the fight for marriage. God doesn't follow the polls. I don't believe God cares what people say they will do or how we believe people will vote.
I believe God cares about fighting for what's right. I believe that's when God blesses. I believe that's when miracles happen.
I believe God sometimes chooses to make it obvious that He has stepped in and made a way where there seemed to be no way. When it appeared all was lost, that for things to turn so dramatically, it must have been supernatural. It must have been Him.
I don't know what our government will decide about marriage. But I believe it's right to fight for what's right.
And our country standing for marriage is right.
Why try? Because it's right.
Who will cross this line and fight with me for marriage?
Tuesday, July 06, 2004
Assigned Reading (06 July 2004)
It's John and John. Bad news for Hillary, win or lose. He was against him before he was for him...I guess Kerry decided Edwards WAS out of diapers.
The Bush campaign is running an ad featuring John McCain...they're calling it 'First Choice'...funny to have this ad run just as the Edwards veep selection is announced.
It is interesting to see who John Kerry's first pick for Vice President is supporting for President.
What do you think of Kerry's pick?
The Bush campaign is running an ad featuring John McCain...they're calling it 'First Choice'...funny to have this ad run just as the Edwards veep selection is announced.
It is interesting to see who John Kerry's first pick for Vice President is supporting for President.
What do you think of Kerry's pick?
Monday, July 05, 2004
Assigned Reading (05 July 2004)
Well, well, well. John Kerry says he believes life begins at conception. It always amazes me how liberals want it both ways. They want the liberal vote, while claiming the moral high ground. On the issue of life, I believe that's not possible.
Robert Novak on how Democrats feel about George W. Bush's political comeback.
Just in case you forgot persecution of Christians still takes place.
Robert Novak on how Democrats feel about George W. Bush's political comeback.
Just in case you forgot persecution of Christians still takes place.
Saturday, July 03, 2004
Friday, July 02, 2004
Assigned Reading (02 July 2004)
If I had said that, I would've been in trouble. Bill Cosby speaks the truth again and some people don't like it.
Thursday, July 01, 2004
Assigned Reading (01 July 2004)
Well...we saw him this morning. I thought Saddam looked rather good...fit...lost a little weight...they even let him dye his hair (doesn't he know you shouldn't use Henna on gray hair...it makes it look orange).
Call me crazy, but when I saw him there in his suit and white shirt, I could see him again standing in front a wild crowd...firing that rifle into the air.
The White House responds to Saddam's comments.
As you know, I believe when Stanley Kurtz speaks, people who want to preserve marriage listen.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Senator Kerry's divorce records are his business, but his wife's tax records are our business.
Chuck Colson with more on Gov. Mitt Romney.
Call me crazy, but when I saw him there in his suit and white shirt, I could see him again standing in front a wild crowd...firing that rifle into the air.
The White House responds to Saddam's comments.
As you know, I believe when Stanley Kurtz speaks, people who want to preserve marriage listen.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Senator Kerry's divorce records are his business, but his wife's tax records are our business.
Chuck Colson with more on Gov. Mitt Romney.
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