Still don’t know what is goin’ on at PHL?

PHL + US Airways =nightmare.

December 26, 2004 | Filed Under Fun | Comments 

On the Bright Side

Now that I have that out, I did enjoy the panel on Meet the Press. I thought Jim Wallis hit home with his not getting to solving problems. Al Sharpton, with whom I have several disagreements, also made a strong case for voting based on other values; not just abortion and homosexuality. I have less positive to say about the other two. Dr. Falwell, despite his other shorcomings, did make clear that his ministries do more than just talk — they do. I was also glad to see Tim Russert having such a good time. :)  

December 3, 2004 | Filed Under Faith | Comments 

…lest he be judged

I just finished the Sunday morning shows. Running a little late this week :)  Meet the Press featured a panel of ordained ministers this week for a discussion of politics and religion. If I had known the agenda, I would have watched this on Sunday, but thanks to TiVO™ (and my son) I didn’t miss it. The panel includedJerry Falwell,Jim Wallis,Al Sharpton, andDr. Richard Land. I am sure I have written of this before, but I am a graduate ofLiberty University where Dr. Falwell is chancellor. I am very proud of my faith and am pleased with the education I received at LU. However, I have never agreed with everything that is taught. I am sure I was visibly disgusted every time I heard Dr. Falwell recite some of the points of his statement of faith during an assembly. (It still gets me when I hear it or read it.) I must say that after his appearance on Sunday, I am deeply disappointed. Of course, his behavior did not surprise me, but it still upsets me. What bothers me most of all is that he was the only panelist who questioned (aloud at least) the faith of the others on the panel based on politics. Even Dr. Land, who spent much of his time rolling his eyes and seemed intent on dredging up his thoughts on the civil rights movement (which he should probably avoid), stated that he did not question the faith of the others (Rev. Wallis in particular) because of politics. I just find it hard to believe that some believers feel that all believers must vote the same way in a political election. What bothers me more than anything is that I personally know people who agree with the narrow minded thinking of Dr. Falwell.

December 3, 2004 | Filed Under Faith, Freedom | Comments 

The “Liberal Media”

After watching two of my favorite Sunday morning talk shows I am astounded at what I heard about bias in the media.  

…the degree to which, especially ABC and CBS… don’t ever meet anyone who fundamentally disagrees with them and that that colors their entire reporting really dan’t be underestimated.Bill Kristol on Fox News Sunday 

 

Desire, especially at NBC, to make sure that we are as objective as possible, the facts are clear, and there is less commentaryNorah O’Donnell on The Chris Matthews Show 

 

They were kinda liberal actually. In addition to that they were arrogant and they were unwilling to admit that they were devaluing their own credibility with their biases.Tucker Carlson on The Chris Matthews Show 

 Bill Kristol went on to say that he has always thought that calling the media biased is usually an excuse for conservative failure. I could not agree more, but, I do think all reporters let bias slip into reports. It should be noted that the quote from Ms. O’Donnell is here ‘out of context.’ Her point was that broadcast news is really less biased than cable (or Internet) news.No arguments from me. 

December 2, 2004 | Filed Under Freedom | Comments 

Speaking of Dangerous Intersections

What is going on at Philadelphia International Airport? I was watching the local news last night (something I do about three times a year). While the anchor is showing a graphic of a collision from earlier in the day (the second in a couple of weeks), he receives word that another collision has taken place. 

December 1, 2004 | Filed Under Fun | Comments 

Dangerous Intersetions

It’s interesting the things that remind me of Dad. On our way to my brother’s for Thanksgiving, we drove througth one of the most dangerous highway interchanges in the country; and it reminded me of Dad. I remember clipping an article from the paper about the proposed reconstruction project. I brought it to Dad’s on a visit once and we talked about how dangerous this place really was and how this plan looked like it would help, etc. Actually, I’m disappointed he didn’t get to see the project finished. Is that wierd? 

December 1, 2004 | Filed Under Family | Comments 

Loser

Well, Ken Jennings has finally lost on Jeopardy. My son and I actully just started following Jeopardy after my Dad told us about Ken. He had about a dozen wins at that point. With TiVO it is easy to keep up with this kind of show. We have a season pass (set to save up to two eps since the show comes on early) so we can sit and watch it at high speed whenever we get the urge. It has been fun watchin’ you Ken. Have a nice life. Billy and I will probably stick with the show for a while and see how the new champ does. 

December 1, 2004 | Filed Under Family, Fun | Comments