Jack Burns Lives!

Commentary, ideas and miscellany in the spirit of Edward Abbey

Archive for April, 2006

The Whore of Babylon

“All options are on the table.”
That’s the response of George Bush when asked if he would rule out the nuclear option as a response to Iran’s nuclear ambition.
Nuclear Option. That’s one of the most terrifying things I’ve ever heard.
Where is the outrage in this nation? Where are the calls demanding his resignation? Why is there [...]

Summer is Upon Us

The heat of the southern summer is suddenly upon us. Cool, serene April is overtaken by a hot sun normally seen in June, as today’s temperatures soar into the 90’s.

Leaves of lemon balm bow to the heat, curling gently downward until the sun retreats behind the trees and the cool air of evening returns. [...]

I’ll Make My Stand

Last week was the 144th anniversary of the battle of Shiloh, a beautiful place that was once the scene of one of our ugliest conflicts.
As a young boy growing up in the south, I loved to visit Shiloh and would often fantasize I was Albert Sidney Johnston, P.G.T. Beauregard or Nathan Bedford Forrest dressed in [...]

Why We Ride

It’s interesting to see how people attempt to extend competition to nearly all levels of society. I’ve known competitive hikers (whoever gets to the end of the trail first wins nothing), seen grown men cheat at Cub Scout Pine Wood Derby competitions, watched beauty pagents and even a few of those absurd dog shows. For [...]