A Voice in the Wilderness In Defense of "Mere Conservatism"

Bloomberg's has this to say about our economy. Apparently things aren't as bad as the Democrats claim.

The Wall Street Journal editorial page says this about Bhutto's assassination:

"There's little question the attack, which had every hallmark of an al Qaeda or Taliban operation, is an event with ramifications for the broader war on terror. With the jihadists losing in Iraq and having a hard time hitting the West, their strategy seems to be to make vulnerable Pakistan their principal target, and its nuclear arsenal their principal prize."

Dr. Marvin Olasky runs down the list of things we all can be happy about this past year, and reminds us that even in suffering, joy and peace can be found.

Not at all, actually. The NY Sun is reporting that the reason for the dramatic turn-around in Iraq isn't, as some say, due to Iran's show of good will toward the same country (America) her president promises death and destruction to. This thinking stems from a recent Washington Post column where the assertion was made that because there are less attacks in Iraq, and because those attacks originated with Iranian financing and IED's (Improvised Explosive Device), that the drop-off in violence must be thanks to Iran.

The truth is that it has been the blood and sacrifice and bravery of US Troops, in conjunction with the increasingly effective Iraqi Army, that has turned the tide in a country that Democrats call a "quagmire".

Former Pakistani leader Benazir Bhutto was assassinated today in her home country. The killer shot her at close range and then blew himself up, killing at least 15 more innocent bystanders who were taking in the procession of Bhutto's motorcade.

The situation in Pakistan has been tenuous for months (years) as current and former leaders engage in power plays for who will be in control after next month's elections. This tragedy will most certainly lead to more death and bloodshed in the weeks to come.

Vladamir Putin and his generals are talking trash, and in case you are as confused as I am about why they would even think to start trouble with the U.S., here is a fascinating piece in the Wall Street Journal that should serve to clear some things up for you.

Newsweek has been as critical as a publication can be toward the war in Iraq and President Bush's so-called "failed policies" there. This week, some much-needed perspective and context is given by that same periodical regarding the monumental strides that have been taken in 2007. Why can't the Democrats see what Newsweek can?

And people laughed at me when I would say growing up that Zoo's are scary places...

Apparently, a tiger has killed one man and mauled two others at a zoo in San Francisco. Knowing the kind of nuts who live out there, I won't be surprised when PETA comes on CNN to say that it was mean of the police to shoot this animal in the head (which they thankfully did).

If you are like most normal Americans, the whole discussion regarding "waterboarding" appears confusing and politicized. Here is the article for you!

The people of Iraq are taking their country back from the insurgents who have plauged that country since our de-throning of Saddam in 2003. Even the liberal Guardian in London is willing to admit it. Where are the Democrat politicians and pundits praising the President and Gen. Petraeus who saw fit to criticize them both incessantly for most of 2007?

I guess it's only fair to blame Bush for everything, not give him credit for anything.