Archive for February, 2005

Reviewing "Housing Hurdles"

February 23rd, 2005 by Adam Volle

The firestorm of controversy that has recently surrounded the issue of just how sexy I am is tearing this nation apart, and I just can’t rest on my laurels (“butt”) and let that happen. When I took office at Theocrats.com, I promised to be a uniter, not a divider.

Thin Skinned Christians

February 22nd, 2005 by Joe Martin

This just in, fellow Theocrats: Bill Maher dissed on Christianity. He apparently said that Christians have a neurological disorder and are crazy. I know this because I received an e-mail from the American Family Association telling me what Bill said. The AFA quoted Bill right at the top of their e-mail: We are a nation [...]

72 Virginians

February 21st, 2005 by Joe Martin

Dear Theocrats, I recently heard this and just had to pass it along. From Tomfoolery of the Highest Order (with a hat tip to Power Line). When Osama bin Laden died, he was met at the Pearly Gates by George Washington, who slapped him across the face and yelled, “How dare you try to destroy [...]

I Do Protest!

February 21st, 2005 by Joe Martin

Dear Theocrats, I heartily congratulate $. His recent thoughts on dating have become our most commented entry ever! That being said, I am going to simultaneously issue a clarification and mix some metaphors. While God apparently made me a fisher among women, I cannot lay claim to 1.000 batting average. I must protest $’s classification [...]

My Future Wife's A Babe

February 20th, 2005 by Adam Volle

Dear Readers, Recently I’ve found myself dipping into no small amount of Latin research, an incidental consequence of my choosing to write an essay about Umberto Eco’s The Name of the Rose (a favorite book, and author). I also went on a blind date. So yeah, you’re dang right this is going to be a [...]

Airline "Security"

February 18th, 2005 by Joe Martin

I’ll be flying on a business trip next week. So here are some things I’ve been thinking about relating to airline security. On September 11, 2001 19 terrorists hijacked four airplanes. Following the attacks, the U.S. government decided that it could verify airline security far better than any private company ever could. Government officials lobbied [...]

On Mothers

February 17th, 2005 by Joe Martin

Today I read James Lileks’ Daily Bleat (hat tip, Division of Labour), an article on parenting and motherhood. He was responding to a Newsweek article entitled “Mommy Madness” about today’s overstressed mothers. Really, you should go read both. I found that I agreed with everything James said. His essay reminded me of an e-mail that [...]

Posting Schedule

February 17th, 2005 by Joe Martin

I read something interesting today. Actually, I try to do that everyday. I’m usually successful, but I don’t always talk about it. Starting today, I think I should. In fact, I’ll try to do it on a more frequent basis. That’s part of a compromise that I’m offering you, dear Reader. I am busy finishing [...]