Monthly Archives: September 2011

Running Out of Refuge

If you were subjected to revisionist history in school, you may not be aware that America was founded primarily by people fleeing from religious persecution in Europe. Pilgrims, Puritans, Quakers, Huguenots, Catholics, all left their homes in the Old World … Continue reading

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Be strong and of good courage…

Here’s the latest from one of my favorite groups, Casting Crowns. “Courageous”, is featured in a movie of the same name, scheduled for release this Friday, September 30th:   “…a powerful reminder of the impact fathers have on their kids…and … Continue reading

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Love Ya Back Shirl!

Here she goes again: Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX) to conservative bloggers: ‘Shut up!’ Boy, this is one bellicose babe.   During an interview yesterday with Travis Smiley on PBS, Shirley was all fired up at the right-wing blogosphere: “…to all … Continue reading

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Dear Rev. Willcox

This post is in response to a letter published Sunday, September 25th in the Muskegon(MI) Chronicle titled: “Will the tea party kill U.S. compassion?” It was written by one Rev. W. Brewster Willcox. Among other insightful commentary, the Rev. opines: … Continue reading

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Irresistable Smiles

Operation Smile brightens the face of a little girl in Brazil ~ Before and after cleft lip surgery…     Can’t help smiling huh? 🙂 This video reminds me of the up-beat “I Smile” by gospel singer Kirk Franklin. Guaranteed … Continue reading

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Cain Gaining Momentum

Well HELLO! Herman Cain wins Presidency 5 straw poll!   ORLANDO — From the bottom of the polls to the top of the pack, businessman Herman Cain won a surprise victory at the Republican Party of Florida’s nationally watched presidential … Continue reading

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Saturday Shorts 9-24-11

Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:   LightSquared: The next Obama pay-for-play morass? ~ by Michelle Malkin. Yet another scandal to add to the growing list … Continue reading

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The Annual U.N. Sideshow

If it’s September, it must be time for Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad’s annual clown act at the U.N.. Time once again to regale the General Assembly with one of his ludicrous lectures.   As Marisol at Jihad Watch describes it … Continue reading

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Modern Day Good Samaritan

During a recent high school cross-country meet in Minnesota, Mark Paulauskas got spiked by another runner. He let out a scream and was writhing in pain, holding his bloody ankle, while the other competitors passed him by. Josh Riley, a … Continue reading

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Lerner Preaches Civil Unrest

A couple days ago, MRCtv posted a rather disconcerting video[below], featuring Stephen Lerner. Mr. Lerner is a veteran union organizer, former director of the Service Employees International Union’s (SEIU) banking and finance campaign, and one of the instigators behind the … Continue reading

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Obama’s Comical Economics No Longer Humorous

Should we laugh or cry over the president’s latest proposed solution to the country’s economic malaise? Michael Medved likens it to the “Wimpy” philosophy of fiscal irresponsibility: “Wimpy” Logic Rules Washington Monday’s dramatic revelation of President Obama’s brilliant plan to … Continue reading

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Exploding Turban

And in Afghanistan yesterday… a representative of the “Religion of Peace” murdered the country’s former president, Burhanuddin Rabbani. Rabbani had been serving as the head of the government’s “High Peace Council.”   From AOL News: Turban bomber kills ex-Afghan President … Continue reading

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