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Obama’s Post-Presidential Ambitions Revealed?

February 1st, 2011 · 4 Comments

When it comes to discussions of the 2012 presidential election, many believe President Barack Obama will be a one-term wonder in the mold of Jimmy Carter.  But could the recent turmoil in Egypt be a sign that “O” has post-presidential ambitions in Egypt?  Just askin’. FYI: If you enjoy this blog and want to keep [...]

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Franklin Graham Stands Up for Christians on CNN

May 5th, 2010 · No Comments

During an interview with CNN’s Campbell Brown yesterday, Rev. Franklin Graham criticized Pentagon leaders for rescinding his invitation to speak at a National Day of Prayer service at the Pentagon and for pretending “everything is okay” if we cave in to the demands of a couple of people (i.e., Muslims). Asked by Brown if he [...]

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‘Perfect Storm’ Leaves Americans Critical

April 19th, 2010 · No Comments

By almost every conceivable measure Americans are less positive and more critical of government these days, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Sunday. Pew describes the political environment as “a perfect storm of conditions associated with distrust of government — a dismal economy, an unhappy public, bitter partisan-based backlash, and epic discontent with [...]

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Charlie Wilson’s War Over, Congressman Dead at 76

February 10th, 2010 · 1 Comment

I admit it.  It was a cliche´ of a headline, but I opted to use it anyway to announce news that Democrat Charlie Wilson, a long-time Congressman from Texas’ 2nd District, has died at 76 in his hometown of Lufkin, Texas. His hometown newspaper, The Lufkin Daily News has the story about the man who [...]

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Treatment of Climate Change E-mail Scandal-ous

November 30th, 2009 · No Comments

First, a BBC News headline reported, Hackers target leading climate research unit. Ten days later, a new headline from the stodgy-and-liberal media outlet reads, Inquiry into stolen climate e-mails. What’s wrong with those headlines?  They focus on something far less important than the fact that the e-mails exchanged between researchers at the UK’s East Anglia [...]

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Obama’s Ties to ACORN Show Complicity in Financial Crisis Caused by Bad Mortgages

September 18th, 2009 · 3 Comments

By Bob Dienstbach Guest Blogger While Americans were busily distracted by undercover videos exposing outrageous behavior on the part of ACORN this week, Congress appropriated ALL lending authority for higher education.  ACORN (read Obama) forced banks to make high risk loans to pimps and prostitutes to buy homes (foreclosed now…causing massive banking bailouts at taxpayer [...]

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‘Young Conservatives’ Share Views in Rap Video

May 30th, 2009 · 2 Comments

I’m not a fan of rap, but I like the content of the message being delivered by “Stiltz” and “Serious C” in the music video above by the Young Conservatives. A dynamic duo of conservatism, the rappers describe themselves as having a devout mission aimed at spreading the love and logic surrounding true conservatism.  The [...]

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