Monthly Archives: December 2012

Founding Wisdom – Flouted by the Foolish

The belief in a God All Powerful wise and good, is so essential to the moral order of the world and to the happiness of man, that arguments which enforce it cannot be drawn from too many sources nor adapted … Continue reading

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Teaching Irresponsiblity

Herd mentality. Why do Leftists like to chant so much?   ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Update – 12-12-12 1:15 a.m. – Michigan becomes the 24th Right-to-Work state as Gov. Snyder signs new legislation. Democrats have already filed lawsuits in an attempt to overturn. … Continue reading

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Rethinking Christmas Gifts

Ran across the following post at Jefferson Review: A new American Christmas Tradition. It’s from last Christmas season, but considering that the economy hasn’t improved at all since then, it’s a great idea for a new approach to gift giving … Continue reading

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Christmas is Love

As we rush through the season with too much to do and too little time, here’s a simple reminder of what’s really important ~     Video from the Archdiocese of Dublin  

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Verboten: Praying by Soccer Coach

Three years ago Tom Hirschman, a special education teacher at Eldorado High School in Albuquerque, was in the running for national coach of the of the year. This week, he tells Fox News he was forced to resign as head … Continue reading

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Saturday Shorts 12-8-12

Random links of interest, concern or curiosity from the past week or so, that deserve at least a SHORT mention:   New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie Vetoes Bill To Create Obamacare Health Insurance Exchange ~ This Huffington Post article says … Continue reading

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Fiscal Conservatives who think they’re Democrats

Remember back in high school when most everyone wanted to be popular? Fit in with the “cool” kids? There seems to be a certain segment of the electorate still stuck in that insecure mindset years after graduation. Somehow, being a … Continue reading

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A Lesson in Negotiation for RINOs

Before the GOP becomes totally indistinguishable from the new Democratic Socialist Party, and surrenders every last shred of their principles and dignity, Kurt Schlichter (a successful attorney) has some advice for House Speaker Boehner and his fellow RINOs (Republicans-In-Name-Only): A … Continue reading

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2012 Annual D.C. Spendathon

Senator Tom Coburn (R-OK) recently released his annual report: “Wastebook 2012,” which lists the 100 most ridiculous ways the federal government found to throw away “revenues” this year:     “Until Congress has the guts to cut specific programs we … Continue reading

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Hey Barack! Where’s the Bacon?

“The American Republic will endure until the day Congress discovers that it can bribe the public with the public’s money.” ~ Alexis de Tocqueville ~ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It’s been a month since Barack Obama’s reelection, and Detroit Councilwoman JoAnn Watson figures … Continue reading

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Did you miss “Islamaphobia Awareness Month?”

Islamaphobia Awareness Month? Who knew?   Pat Condell missed it too! But here’s his irreverent rant on just what it is that most of us non-Muslims have become “aware” of: We’ve become aware that many Muslims have, well, “special needs,” … Continue reading

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Biomimicry – “Naturally” Inspired

Energy-efficient propulsion, natural anesthetics, quieter aircraft, improved vaccines – “Robocod?” – just some of the latest scientific advances and inventions that owe their inspiration to nature and its incredible diversity of design.   You can’t tell from a still photo, … Continue reading

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