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Lobbyists, Lobbyists Everywhere!

April 4th, 2011 · No Comments

By Paul R. Hollrah, Guest Blogger The March 2 Open Secrets blog contains a report co-authored by Dave Levinthal and Craig Gurian.  The report is titled, “New Study: More Than 130 Top Congressional Staffers Are Former Lobbyists.” Wow!  So what do we do now?  Get the kids in off the street?  Take cover in a [...]

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Oath Keepers Publishes ‘Orders We Will Not Obey’

July 3rd, 2009 · 1 Comment

Though some might judge me a conspiracy nut for even posting this piece, I care little about what others think when I know something is right and just.  After all, a majority of Americans voted for Barack Obama, proving anything is possible. Anyway, someone visited Bob McCarty Writes today and, while here, posted a link [...]

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NRA Unveils Four New Anti-Obama Videos

September 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

The National Rifle Association unveiled four new anti-Barack Obama videos at one of its web sites, GunBaNObama.com.  The bases for the anti-Obama sentiment are clearly outlined in statements on the site: Barack Obama has made it clear — he believes gun owners are dangerous and that guns should be banned.  If he is elected President, [...]

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Family of Charlton Heston Issues Statement

April 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Earlier today, I published a post about legendary actor, civil rights leader and political activist Charlton Heston who passed away today, at the age of 84. Below is a statement issued by the Heston family: “To his loving friends, colleagues and fans, we appreciate your heartfelt prayers and support. Charlton Heston was seen by the [...]

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Charlton Heston Dies at 84

April 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Charlton Heston died Saturday at his home in Beverly Hills, Calif., after suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease for several years. Lydia, his wife of 64 years, was said to have been by his side at the time of his death. He was 84. As is often the case when famous people pass away, most obituaries will [...]

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Romney Suffers Self-Inflicted ‘Dumbshot’ Wound

December 17th, 2007 · No Comments

“Shoot!” probably isn’t the word Mitt Romney’s using to berate himself over a claim he made on NBC’s Meet The Press program, but it seems appropriate nevertheless. the Republican presidential candidate was, after all, the victim of a self-inflicted “dumbshot” wound Sunday morning — and it’s still “bleeding” today. Under pressure from host Tim Russert [...]

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Find Out What Rudy’s Wife Said During NRA Call

September 28th, 2007 · 1 Comment

I’ve blogged a couple of times about the recent come-speak-to-us event for 2008 presidential candidates hosted by the National Rifle Association. Someone else — late night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel — decided to have some fun with the phone-call-from-the-wife portion of Rudy Giuliani’s speech before members of the gun rights group. Take a [...]

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