Monthly Archives: May 2009

George Tiller shot dead Sunday

The abortion doctor, George Tiller, was gunned down at his Wichita church.  Attorney Dan Monnat said Tiller, one of the nation’s most visible and strident advocates for abortion rights, was shot as he served as an usher during morning services at Reformation … Continue reading

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Obama’s uncle speaks out

News Max | “Obama’s Uncle: He’s Using Buchenwald for Political Purpose” Barack Obama’s great uncle offered some blunt language as to why his nephew is visiting the memorial at the former Buchenwald concentration camp next week during his trip to … Continue reading

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North Korea raises tensions as the region prepares for confrontation

This morning early reports began pouring out that North Korea launched yet another missile. This marks the sixth missile since Monday. The missile fired this morning appeared to be different from the others recently fired. These are very provocative actions considering the degree … Continue reading

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This ain’t your grand dad’s America anymore

There are tens-of-millions of Americans who wonder daily what happened to their country. They see things, read things and observe changes in society that seem very foreign and strange to the country that once was. The gap between what America … Continue reading

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Is the Israeli-American relationship becoming strained?

It has been rather obvious that President Obama has taken a tougher approach with Israel, especially since a hard-line conservative government emerged during the country’s last election. Some have even accused the president of making things more difficult on Israel … Continue reading

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Mitt Romney is coming

A little late on my part, but you should gain what is apparently obvious from this video that Mitt Romney will be in full force come 2012. Say what some will, Romney will be formidable in the next election and … Continue reading

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Oh no he di’nt! Biden smacks Obama about teleprompter

He did. I don’t think President Obama will find Biden’s remarks very empathetic, compassionate or tactful. His lack of discipline shows an unhealthy amount of proper reverence to The One. Or not, he may call Biden up and say, “You got … Continue reading

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Today: North Korea Watch

Fox News | Associated Press: SEOUL, South Korea —  North Korea launched a tirade Wednesday against world powers threatening to punish it for conducting its second nuclear test, saying it is not afraid of sanctions and calling South Korea’s decision to join … Continue reading

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France set to make an example out of the Church of Scientology

The Church of Scientology is experiencing the difference between the U.S. and Europe, and in this particular case, with France. Yes, Americans on average are far more religious then their European cousins. Americans pray more, attend church more, and have … Continue reading

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Since when did empathy become a prerequisite?

Empathy Triumphs Over Excellence | John Yoo Sotomayor’s record on the bench, at first glance, appears undistinguished. She will not bring to the table the firepower that many liberal academics are asking for. There are no opinions that suggest she … Continue reading

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The Pick: Sotomayor it is

This is bad. We have an open activist judge who has made a living legislating (or making policy as she shamelessly put it) from her U.S. Court of Appeals seat. Not only that but she is a minority given over … Continue reading

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President Obama owes Bush an apology.

Why didn’t I come up with this? Financial Times | Why Obama owes Bush an apology, by Clive Cook  Mr Obama is in the right, in my view, but he owes his supporters an apology for misleading them. He also … Continue reading

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Sean Penn won the war; double natural reflexes

First thing is first. Let’s clear up the part about “double natural reflexes.” Smitty over at The Other McCain inadvertently tipped me off to what is possibly the most important piece of human literature this week has to offer. It was an … Continue reading

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Is this the test? If so, is Obama facing it like Carter?

You knew it was coming. It isn’t like this is the first time the comparison between Obama and Carter has been brought up. Just as Carter was then, President Obama is now; consumed with America’s image, America’s grace, America’s ideals, … Continue reading

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