Just as the Rod Paige flap continues, so too does the controversy surrounding Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-Wyo.). To review, Cubin was opposing a measure to prohibit drug addicts or people undergoing treatment for drug addiction from purchasing guns. She asked, “So does that mean that if you go into a black community, you can’t sell […]
I mentioned yesterday that Education Secretary Roderick Paige might get raked over the coals for a little while longer, and sure enough, today’s papers didn’t let me down. Three major dailies published angry editorials today lambasting Paige for the controversy and his seeming intolerance for religious diversity. The LA Times, for example, criticized Paige for […]
War is hell, but furiously spinning a war you’re losing can be hilarious. Like many people, I’ve grown quite fond of watching Iraqi Information Minister Mohammed Saeed al-Sahhaf give media briefings during which he’d try and convince everyone that the Iraqi military is really kicking some serious U.S. butt, despite all evidence to the contrary. […]
Yesterday I talked about Secretary of Education Roderick Paige causing a stir by saying, “All things equal, I would prefer to have a child in a school that has a strong appreciation for the values of the Christian community, where a child is taught to have a strong faith, where a child is taught that […]
Just to follow up on the Cubin controversy, I’ve reviewed the transcript of the Cubin-Watt debate from the floor yesterday, wondering if the context of her remarks might be helpful in elucidating her intentions. After reading the actual recorded text, Cubin still looks pathetic. In case you’re interested, here’s exactly what was said: Cubin: I […]
I have a feeling you’ll be hearing a lot about this one. Rep. Barbara Cubin (R-Wyo.) was engaged in a heated debate yesterday with Rep. Mel Watt (D-N.C.) on the floor of the House yesterday over a gun control bill. Watt was urging lawmakers to support an amendment to the legislation that would prohibit drug […]
I had a rare moment of agreement with President Bush today. As the Washington Post reported this afternoon, Bush, like many of us, was thrilled to see Baghdad residents and U.S. Marines join together in toppling a statue of Saddam Hussein in the city’s Firdos Square. “They got it down!” Bush said this morning as […]
While I can admit that President Bush’s cabinet has some capable, professional public officials, the truth is Education Secretary Roderick Paige just isn’t one of them. The Washington Post, for example, reported today on an interview Paige did with the “news” service for the Southern Baptist Convention. While Paige said a variety of unobjectionable things […]
The bill formerly known as the faith-based initiative just passed the Senate. After a mild “debate” over the legislation, the bill passed 95 to 5.
Looks like you’ll be able to add one more to the list of Democratic candidates seeking the nomination. I don’t have any inside information on this, but Gary Hart is certainly looking and sounding like he’s made up his mind and he’s throwing his hat in the ring. Winding up a two-day swing through Iowa […]