Californian Sojourn

I'm Not Gonna Argue With The Marines Here

Blackfive has the story of when photo-ops go wrong for a candidate.

Instapundit has more.

Update: Doesn't look like they're having much fun are they?

UPDATE: Pundit Chick provides her own thoughts on the matter.

Damn My Luck!

Well, that's pretty much all I'll say about that but needless to say...sometimes I just don't friggin get my luck nor why I seem to be caught up in the strangest situations....Blah!

Wanted To Add Westlaw To The Blogroll For Awhile Now...

And now I have. Go over and take a look at a Californian (I believe I can call him that) who blogs about Korea far more than I do...

Larry Elder Is Coming To Daytime!

Righteous! If there is one guy I love listening to on the radio and always get something good out of that listening, it is Larry Elder.

Men: Beware Women With Beer (Drinks)!

Indeed we should.

Blue States Losing Population Due To Liberal Policies?

The Big Picture thinks so. It is quite interesting to note that in 4 years the "Blue States" have lost population (and the ever important Electoral votes) and the "Red States" have gained in population. Sure this is a theory that needs some testing and research but you got to start some place and obviously there is something going on here. Population shifts usually amount to something going on within the state; they don't just happen randomly or by coincidence. Americans usually like where they live and most times will not move if they don't have to, especially out of state.

The real test of this theory will have to come this November. We'll see if it holds up then.

Never Say I Don't Have A Sense Of Humor About Things...

Just come take a look at White House West. You should get a kick outta that one Todd.

Hat Tip tp IA.

If It Wasn't For A Korean War Movie...

Aka Taegukgi, I'd have some pretty depressing average hits per day. Must rise to the next level, must make my blog interesting to read!

Christianity And War: Do They Co-Exist?

Came across a recent article by Thomas G. West written for the Claremont Insititue entitled Christianity, War, and America and it is quite insightful. I often hear the argument that Jesus would not accept this war in Iraq, that He would not accept war period. Needless to say I believe this ridiculous and a rather narrow and ignorant view of the overall teachings of Christ (you may remember that Jesus is descirbed as the entire Word of God, that is, the Bible) because it doesn't take into the fact the character of God.

To say the least the Old Testament is full of tales of warfare and violence and this is what most people forget (whether that be on purpose or not is up to debate) which, unfortunately, means they don't see the entire scope of the God Christians worship. The article above goes into great detail of how today's American Christians have come to realize why there are moments when we are called to arms in not only defense of this country, but bringing liberty to the world at large because we have been blessed so much as a nation. It's is good stuff anf quote a lot of people I didn't know about before. It's quite academic and that's a good thing.

Another Cutthroat Political Blogger

Adding Michelle Malkin to the blogroll because, well, she's damn good at what she does. She's often ahead of the curve in terms of stories the blogosphere will pick up and everything the the news media doesn't. Good stuff and I highly recommend reading through older entries including the entries on Annie Jacobsen's ordeal in the sky (for you Haemi).