Backtalk

The Brutal Christ of the Armageddonites The article makes out all Christian churches that believe the Bible to be vengeful, hateful people, with pastors preaching about a God-inspired war. This is FAR from the reality, as I attend several churches and have several pastors’ kids as friends, whose churches I do not attend. Every Christian … Continue reading “Backtalk, March 2, 2006”

America and Iran: At the Brink of the Abyss Day after day, I get more and more appalled by the prospect of an imminent nuclear attack on Iran; not only because I was raised in Iran and I do not want to see my 2,500-year-old country be destroyed by nukes, but also because the aftermath … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 27, 2006”

Hating ArabsDear Mr. Raimondo: I find this really disconcerting, but I actually like the way Bush has so far handled the controversy over the Dubai Ports World purchase of six U.S. ports. [Editor’s note: The ports are not privately owned. Dubai Ports World purchased the company that operates those ports.] In the face of an … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 24, 2006”

Conservatives Endorse the Fuhrer PrincipleI too formed a similar conclusion having watched the White House propaganda machine in action before, during and after the Iraq invasion of March 2003. Arnold Schwarzenegger stood before American forces fresh from their brave destruction of 50-year-old tanks and machine gun emplacements and declared, “In my films I play the … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 20, 2006”

Hunter Shot by Cheney Has Heart AttackHi folks –The AP article regarding Harry Whittington’s heart attack states:“White House physicians who attended to Whittington at the scene after Cheney accidentally shot him were involved in the treatment, the officials said.” I am a licensed physician, and I’ve spent most of the last 21 years in academic … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 16, 2006”

The Adulation of IgnorancePlease bear with me because this might sound a bit strange. I was at a loss to understand the Bush administration’s policies until I recently watched the movie Goldfinger. In the movie, James Bond discovered that Goldfinger’s target was the gold depository at Fort Knox. But what puzzled 007 was that, although … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 13, 2006”

Pledge Week I want to thank all those whose efforts go into this wonderful Web site. I especially enjoy Justin Raimondo’s articles and as I read them I feel that I have met a friend who shares my exact sentiments on many issues across the board. I donated $100 today and will keep my eye … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 10, 2006”

He’s Not Your Commander in ChiefMr. Eddlem,Sir, thank you for an excellent article and lesson on the American Constitution. When I joined the Marines in 1968 (OK, I was young and dumb) I swore an oath to defend the Constitution, NOT to any person or office. By the way, when I was released from active … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 4, 2006”

Breathtaking Power GrabAlan Bock wrote “I’m not so paranoid as to think they have purposely avoided capturing Osama bin Laden so as to keep the potential threat out there.” I quite disagree. There exists anecdotal as well as published evidence to the contrary which suggests that this is precisely what this and previous administrations were … Continue reading “Backtalk, February 1, 2006”

Unfathomed Dangers in PATRIOT Act ReauthorizationIf people only knew that it’s a question of jurisdiction: a FEDERAL police force can only have jurisdiction over FEDERAL areas and territories. They do not (cannot) have jurisdiction in the states unless the states give over their jurisdiction. And I know that they (the feds) do not have jurisdiction … Continue reading “Backtalk January 30, 2006”