William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 7-4-15
The glass armonica was an instrument invented by Benjamin Franklin. Mozart wrote an adagio for it.
Adagio for Glass Armonica in C-Major
Day: July 4, 2015
Pope Condom Portrait And Gutless Hypocrites
The New York Times, June 29, ran a story regarding a controversy concerning the acceptance by the non-profit Milwaukee Art Museum of a portrait of Pope Benedict XVI made of condoms.
While the premeditated insult pretending to be art is not yet on display due to gallery renovations, Catholics are understandably upset.
The Times, of course, included an image of the offending artwork.
OK, fine. It’s a story and showing the image helps bring an understanding as to what the fuss is about.
The problem is that with regard to a far more relevant story seven months ago, the Times pointedly chose not to print an image that they thought might offend religious sensibilities, even though it was far more integral to the events being discussed.
Why the double standard?
The answer is obvious. Despite its long boast, the Times bases its editorial decisions entirely on fear and favor.
They are gutless hypocrites and a disgrace to journalism.
Oh yeah, and regarding the character of the “I think I’m smart” set, would the Milwaukee Art Museum accept a portrait of Mohammed ? Even if it wasn’t made of condoms?
Pope Condom Portrait And Gutless Hypocrites
Happy Independence Day 2015
A few July 4 facts courtesy of the Delaware County Patriots.
- There were 56 signers to the Declaration of Independence.
- Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Roger Sherman and Robert R. Livingston comprised the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration. Jefferson, regarded as the strongest and most eloquent writer, wrote most of the document.
- John Hancock, President of the Second Continental Congress, was the first signer to the Declaration of Independence. He did so in an entirely blank space making it the largest and most famous signature — hence the term John Hancock, which is still used today as a synonym for signature.
- Benjamin Franklin (age 70), who represented Pennsylvania, was the oldest of the signers. Edward Rutledge (age 26), of South Carolina, was the youngest.
- Two future presidents signed, John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President). Both died on the 50th anniversary of signing the Declaration (July 4, 1826).
- Robert Livingston, who represented New York, was on the Committee of Five that drafted the Declaration of Independence but was recalled by his state before he could sign it.
- Charles Carroll, who represented Maryland, was the last surviving signer of the Declaration. He died in 1832 at the age of 95.