This week in The TentacleWednesday, September 19, 2007
Iraq: Into the Heart of Darkness
For those who have grown weary of the longest presidential campaign in history and the war in
Against the backdrop of the sixth anniversary of 9/11, Gen. David H. Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq Ryan Crocker provided a narrative to committees in both houses of Congress on the status of the Bush administration's "troop surge" initiative in
Pick your own highlight of the week, whether it was the New York Times subsidized MoveOn.org advertisement attacking the character and integrity of General Petraeus, or New York Sen. Hillary R. Clinton scolding General Petraeus, saying his testimony required "a willing suspension of disbelief."
Of course, as one pundit put it: "The general has devoted his life to defending this country, whereas the only thing Hillary Clinton has ever defended is Bill."
It appears that Americans have many more long weary months ahead. All indications are that a political reconciliation will occur in
It reminds one of what it would be like to be in the sequel to Joseph Conrad's "Heart of Darkness."
More: Iraq: Into the Heart of Darkness
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Praise for Weldon
September 19, 2007
If there is a more open and thoughtful legislator in this state, would someone please point them out... As a former legislator, I often went through the same concerns Delegate (Rick) Weldon so openly shared with your readers. Perhaps fortunately, I did not have a forum like this to share my life as a representative of my district (12a) and my state.
Don Murphy, Former Member, House of Delegates,
Tuesday, September 18, 2007
The Sun's front page headline Sunday shouted: MD NOT HOLDING ITS RACE HORSES. In not much smaller print, an editor wrote: "Purses, incentives sending breeders and farmers to
Monday, September 17, 2007
A Political Manifesto, Part II
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Last week's column ended talking about compromises to improve access to healthcare. Any real solution costs money, big money.
Friday, September 14, 2007
"The Wedding Singer" opened
Tom McLaughlin
The tsunami should come again and wipe
Thursday, September 13, 2007
Chris Cavey
The Associated Press headlines blared last week "Bin Laden Urges America to Convert to Islam." Praise be to Allah! Finally a solution to world peace! It's unbelievable that the western world and the entire balance of humankind, with sanity, didn't think of this solution previously. It's just so simple; or is it simple-minded.
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Jack Molesworth touched many lives
Jack Molesworth as FHS coach
Ever since John E. "Jack" Molesworth, 80, a Western Maryland College graduate, accomplished Frederick and Carroll County area football coach and educator, died August 31 at Frederick Memorial Hospital from injuries from a fall, accolades and tributes have poured in from community leaders about the life accomplishments of this great man.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
Whatever just charges can be made of ineptness in the current White House, nobody doubts the president has displayed genius in selecting his media gurus. Whoever currently holds the job is performing in the bedazzling tradition of his predecessors.
Monday, September 10, 2007
A Political Manifesto - Part One
Richard B. Weldon Jr.
Who am I? This is a rhetorical question, but also an important exploration of philosophy, a political self-assessment in the face of aging, maturing, and awareness.
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