Category Archives: News, Politics and Culture

Political Correctness is Going to Get Us All Killed

Posted on September 22, 2006 by Jeff Block

In a speech to a group of professors in Germany on September 12th, Pope Benedict XVI quoted a 14th-century Byzantine emperor who characterized some of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, Islam’s founder, as “evil and inhuman, such as his … Continue reading →

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Why are Gas Prices Coming Down?

Posted on September 16, 2006 by Jeff Block

Gas prices are dropping!  Woohoo!  No complaints here.  In fact, I’ve already begun to feel the weekly cost difference, and what a sharp contrast since the post I made a month ago about how insane prices had gotten.  So, my … Continue reading →

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Step 6: Marshall Law in Iraq

Posted on September 13, 2006 by Jeff Block

And here’s where it gets controversial… We’re in a long-running discussion about how to win the war on terror.   Having talked about some of the easier steps we need to pursue (some of which the US is in fact pursuing), we … Continue reading →

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Why the round numbers?

Posted on September 11, 2006 by Jeff Block

It’s 9/11.  The 5 year anniversary.  Everyone is commemorating, remembering, honoring — even mourning anew.  And I’m glad for that.  I think we should remember, and I think we should be spurred on by that memory to be ever vigilant … Continue reading →

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Step 5: Cyber Warfare

Posted on September 8, 2006 by Jeff Block

I guess the BBQ food coma lasted longer than expected…  Actually, work has just been insane.  But I’ve carved out a cozy nook from which to bring you the next installment in my “How to win the war on terror in 10 … Continue reading →

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Step 4: Cast the Vision

Posted on September 5, 2006 by Jeff Block

Having recovered from a weekend of BBQ bloodlust, I’m ready to resume our discussion about winning the war on terror.  The fourth step in this process is for our leadership to clearly and simply articulate the vision. What are we … Continue reading →

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