Category Archives: Politics

Settling an Argument

Posted on Fri, 21 July 2006 by Chris Penningroth

     I’m pretty close to a number of Germans.  They’re very good friends (and family), and I really love them all.      Occassionally we’ll discuss world events, and since the Middle East is nearly always in turmoil, it tends to … Continue reading →

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Osama bin Laden’s Latest Diatribe

Posted on Sun, 23 April 2006 by Chris Penningroth

     I understand the demon djinn just released a new audio tape.  Apparently his current cave (or equivalent primitive dwelling) doesn’t sport rudimentary video facilities.        He called for a Muslim boycott of American goods.  Let’s see, a … Continue reading →

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Weekend Blog Reading

Posted on Sat, 01 April 2006 by Chris Penningroth

    Here are a few noteworthy readings:     On the Return of History.      When Cynicism Meets Fanaticism. 

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It’s a Good Thing!

Posted on Sun, 26 March 2006 by Chris Penningroth

    Abdul Rahman, the Afghani who was recently facing the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity, has been temporarily spared (here’s a link to the story on FoxNews.com).  The case against him was dismissed.  The problem is, he’s … Continue reading →

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From Russia, With Love. . . .

Posted on Sat, 25 March 2006 by Chris Penningroth

     Sometimes I find that I miss the Cold War.  The Soviet Union was an evil, intractable adversary.  The stakes on every confrontation were high.  That all ended starting in the mid- to late-80s, with Solidarity in Poland, Glasnost … Continue reading →

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