Jul29
How one airline flew back into the black. American Airlines is recovering thanks to the cost-cutting tips of employees.
Morally right and morally wrong, Congress style
Jul29
When I heard a Democrat in Congress — the name escapes me — declare yesterday that Justice Roberts’ nomination process is “morally wrong” it got me wondering just what Congress views as morally right and morally wrong. A quick review of what has been said during the 109th session in both houses is an eye-opener indeed.
This collection of quotes shows the depth of ridiculousness political posturing can take you and the misguided sense of morality of some members of Congress. I have not included quotes where morality was applied in its proper context — that does not make a riveting blog. I also have not tried to pick on a particular party or member.
Jul29
The Religious Test. Senator Durbin of Illinois, fresh from slandering American GIs by comparing them to Nazis, introduced a new slander into the public debate after meeting on Friday with President Bush’s nominee to the Supreme Court, Judge John Roberts.
Jul29
New anti-Byrd ad tells truth. “Byrd voted for soldiers in the ’50s . . . today, against body armor in the War on Terror,” says the ad. “Back then, he stood with working families . . . today he votes higher taxes for the middle class. Then, Byrd protected our flag . . . […]
Jul29
Give Grandma a Pass. “Six percent of British Muslims — more than 100,000 citizens — thought the July 7 London terror attacks were justified.”
Jul29
That feeling of being under suspicion. “In evaluating the moral fitness of ‘profiling,’ I should stress that we are identifying people for scrutiny, not punishment.”
Jul29
Firearms firms need protection. Firearms dealers soon to get unprecedented — and necessary — protection
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