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Best Interests of Children Take Backseat as Bill Advances Thru Missouri Senate ‘Sight Unseen’

March 30th, 2011 · 4 Comments

By Lisa Payne-Naeger, Guest Blogger Americans gasped when then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi uttered a few words about the health care reform legislation known as ObamaCare:  “We have to pass the bill to find out what’s in it.” One year later, members of the Missouri Senate seem to be following Pelosi’s lead when it [...]

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How Will ObamaCare Impact Future Fitness Trends?

October 28th, 2010 · 1 Comment

When I read the results of a survey of fitness trends released today by the American College of Sports Medicine, I couldn’t help but think about how the recent government takeover of the nation’s health care system might affect future fitness trends.  Take a look at the Top Ten fitness trends, then leave a comment [...]

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Organizing for America Sets Vote 2010 Kick-Off

June 2nd, 2010 · 3 Comments

CONSERVATIVES BEWARE: Organizing for America, the group of left-wing liberals that helped get President Barack Obama elected in 2008, will soon hold Vote 2010 Kick-Off events around the country. Below is the text of a message (links removed) shared with me today that I suspect is typical of what OFA community organizers are sending out [...]

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It’s Okay to Use Obama Tactics to Influence the Vote

October 28th, 2008 · No Comments

The headline of one blog post screams about Obama Robbing the Cradle for Votes, while the meat of another post — written by a stay-at-home, pro-life, mother-of-two blogger — includes this observation: “I’ve noticed before that the left seems to have an affinity for attempting to subvert the minds of young children and teenagers, and [...]

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Iranian Government No-No List Grows Longer

March 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Gateway Pundit reports today that the Iranian government has placed a ban on “The Face” — or, more accurately, the faces of political hopefuls — on political campaign posters. “The Face” marks the latest addition to a growing list of items banned in the Islamic republic. That list includes: – Women with hair showing – [...]

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How Many 5-Year-Olds Could You Take?

February 28th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Thanks to Miss Cellania, a new addition to my blogroll, I found a site offering to provide me an answer to the question, “How many five year olds could I take in a fight?” All I had to do, the site’s owner explains, is complete a short survey. Results are based on physical prowess, training, [...]

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