Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:

 
New Philly Archbishop: “If they don’t believe what the church teaches (about abortion), they’re not really Catholic” ~ Too little, too late – but better than nothing. Maybe a refreshing new trend.
 
‘Let’s Roll’ Nation Mired In ‘Let’s Roll Over’ Mush ~ Mark Steyn looks at how 9-11 is being turned into a national fuzzy-feelings event.
 
Egyptian protesters pull down Israel embassy wall ~ Hey! What happened to that whole Arab Spring peace-love-democracy thing? Guess these guys didn’t get the memo! Can’t we all just sit down and sing Kumbaya? More pix HERE.
 
Unionized Longshoreman Revolt: Guards Held Hostage, Reports of Strike (Thursday in Wash.St.) ~ Speaking of angry mobs… I guess maybe hese thugs were inspired by Jimmy Hoffa Jr.’s speech in Detroit on Monday. And speaking of Hoffa…
 
After Jimmy Hoffa Calls for War on Tea Party Movement, Barack Obama Forgets What He Said in Tucson ~ Bob McCarty @ Big Government: If this doesn’t seal the deal, what’s it gonna take? Vote wisely in 2012, folks!
 
Captain Jihad: Ex-terrorist is now comic book hero ~ Wanted to end on a hopeful note. Not everything is doom & gloom. 😀