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Obama winning?
Sun May 6, 2012
- Thanks for seeding this article. I was appalled watching this and thought that this must be ‘bash Obama’ week on This Week! It was super nauseating.
Bryan Fischer To Romney: 'How Is He Going To Stand Up To North Korea If He Can Be Pushed Around By A Yokel Like Me?' | ThinkProgress
Fri May 4, 2012
- So, does this mean that Bryan Fisher is the 'know all/be all' and will run as a third party candidate? I certainly hope not and pray - Please Lord, deliver us from evil!
Analysis: Chen deal a face-saver for US and China
Fri May 4, 2012
- So now we know how to get through to our congress and voice our fears and concerns.
Hypocrisy alert: Right-wingers upset at criticism of Ann Romney's wardrobe!
Thu May 3, 2012
- Speaking of ‘I am one of the good ole boy stuff’, have I missed recent photos of Mitt in jeans or was that just his uniform for the primaries?
It’s not just contraception and abortion; it’s even the prom
Sat Apr 28, 2012
- A statement that caught my attention and stayed with me was when Signourey Weaver addressed a graduating class. She stated that the most successful people she knew were ‘late bloomers’.
Guns, Everywhere
Sun Apr 22, 2012
- @1.2 “Well then, you must be happy that the law does not allow a person carrying in a bar to drink alcohol.” Yes, and we can be assured that the good guys follow the law. http://www.foxnews.com/us/2011/10/12/sponsor-law-allowing-guns-in-bars-arrested-on-dui-gun-charges/
Vatican orders crackdown on American nuns
Thu Apr 19, 2012
- Well, this is sort of revealing: @ lisaed 65.4 “Fortunately - the gal handling their contract is a big lib, pro-choice (of course) and jewish so it was all good.” @lisaed 65.8 “......they are indeed at war with my church and I don't like it.”
Catholic Priest Receives Standing Ovation For Shunning Anti-Marriage Equality Petition Drive | ThinkProgress
Wed Apr 18, 2012
- Membership in a manmade organization is not a requirement for being a Christian. ‘And this I know, because the Bible told me so.’ After much thought, I cancelled my membership with a Southern Baptist church and instructed that my name be removed from the SBC roles.
Fox's Bill O'Reilly Defends ALEC Against the Forces of 'Fascism'
Fri Apr 13, 2012
- This is surreal and so ironic! The first major boycott attempt I was aware of was by way of my daughter’s in-law’s rants in the late 1990’s. http://articles.cnn.com/1997-06-18/us/9706_18_baptists.disney_1_boycott-disneys-denomination?_s=PM:US
'Monkey Bill' Day UDATE - GOVERNOR ALLOWS BILL TO BECOME LAW
Tue Apr 10, 2012
- I live in Tennessee. I watch much of the legislative proceedings on the local PBS and my son tells me I am going to have a breakdown over this and the many, many stupid laws that are being presented.

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Obama winning?
Source: Daily Kos
Anyone who doubts that President Obama has a solid lead, should simply watch This Week this morning. The media desperately wants a close election, don't you think? Well, if you had any doubts about either of the above, find a clip of this show. I need to scream - figure I'll …
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Bryan Fischer To Romney: 'How Is He Going To Stand Up To North Korea If He Can Be Pushed Around By A Yokel Like Me?' | ThinkProgress
Source: Think Progress
American Family Association spokesman Bryan Fischer led the right-wing charge against Mitt Romney’s ousted foreign policy spokesman Ric Grennell, lambasting the presumed GOP nominee for hiring the openly-gay aide. When Grennell resigned under pressure from social conserva …
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Analysis: Chen deal a face-saver for US and China
A tentative deal to allow activist Chinese lawyer Chen Guangcheng to study in the United States serves as a face-saving measure for all involved: Washington can say it safeguarded human rights, Beijing can point to its cooperative diplomacy and Chen gets a new start in America.
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Hypocrisy alert: Right-wingers upset at criticism of Ann Romney's wardrobe!
You have to laugh at the hypocrisy of right wingers. They have spent the last four years criticizing the attire of Michelle Obama. Criticisms have ranged from "what an ugly dress" to "that dress makes her arms look manly" to "how much did THAT cost". In fac …
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It's not just contraception and abortion; it's even the prom
Source: Pandagon
When the Catholic Church and organizations are trying to exert influence over our laws, making abortion and contraception harder to access, they tend to portray their religious teachings against contraception as if they have nothing to do with misogyny. Instead, it's talked abo …
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