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And from Thomas Peters at American Papist

Day 4: MSM takes note of Notre Dame scandal (finally)

It took awhile, but the mainstream media is finally taking note of the Notre Dame scandal, aided no doubt by the tends of thousands of signatures gathered by the Cardinal Newman Society (and more by the minute).

Drudge recently posted this story with the headline: "Obama faces Notre Dame Catholic backlash..." and once Drudge picks it up, it's news. Numerous media outlets are posting their own coverage of the controversy.

{update - the story has also made the front page of FoxNews.com...

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told you the story would be big.}

This means we can now expect such enlightened commentary as this from the Atlantic's Marc Ambinder:

"Life, Taken For Granted: Given that President Obama went out of his way to give pro-life pastors a prominent place at his inauguration, aren't the demands of those who want Notre Dame to rescind its commencement invitation to Obama a little.... well... of course they're predictable...but mostly... uncivil? Also: aren't both side of the abortion debate more mature than this now? Shouldn't pro-lifers want as much contact with Obama as possible?"

First of all, that's a very ironic title, because most people who have life do in fact take it for granted. Second - let me get this straight: Obama invites a few folks who happen to be pro-life to his inauguration and that means the debate about life issues is over?! Third, isn't it a problem in the first place that pro-lifers have had so little involvement in Obama's administration? Pro-life Catholics shouldn't have to pander for face time.

Also: you will see this insinuation of Ambinder's repeated by others which basically goes "isn't it time to move on?" It's an extremely patronizing misdirection which dismisses debate without even attempting a response ... because they'd much sooner have us stay quiet. Consider for a moment: how much attention do you think the media would be paying to Obama's position on life issues right now if this protest wasn't taking place?

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This is the latest reflection of the Gramscian perfessers’ scheme to transform those who would likely become the core of the next conservative generation into guilt-ridden social democrats.

Thank you, Bishop John D’Arcy!

I love how the Catholic Church is taking a stand against The One. say what you will about them, they have gumption when it counts.

Petition http://www.notredamescandal.com/

Help Stop the Scandal at Our Lady's University

Join the petition opposing Notre Dame's decision to host and honor President Barack Obama at commencement. The Cardinal Newman Society & CatholicVote.org & more than 81,630 signers.

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"The bishop ended by invoking "Our Lady to intercede for the university named in her honor, that it may recommit itself to the primacy of truth over prestige."

Nice touch.

What does the senior class say? This should be asked of them to see what they say. Now being the good Catholics they are, they should ask for a replacement. The problem is having a President (popular or not) is such an honor that it might be difficult for the seniors to turn down this. I met three Presidents (Bush I, Clinton, and Bush II) and just meeting one President for most people is incredible. I am just talking about the office of the President...I am unsure what FREEPERS getting involved is any business of ours. We would have FREAKED if the liberals did this to President Bush speaking at Harvard...How did this start anyway??? Is this because the President is Democrat? I think some Catholics are Democrats but not many.

From the Statutes:

(e) The essential character of the University as a Catholic institution of higher learning shall at all times be maintained, it being the stated intention and desire of the present Fellows of the University that the University shall retain in perpetuity its identity as such an institution.
Charter and Statutes of the University of Notre Dame

A FAR BETTER gesture would be for the Bishop, Prof. McInerny,
and the others who have spoken out to lead the faithful in recitation of the Rosary at the Lourdes Grotto during Obama’s speech. Nice visual and audible symbolic gesture for the TV cameras and news crews. Perhaps FOXNEWS and EWTN would broadcast the protest.

What confuses me is the volume of Catholics that followed this cult leader, King Obama, and helped put him is Office. Just goes to show you how weak some of the Catholic followers are.

Richard Thompson, President and Chief Counsel of the Thomas More Law Center, commented, “Although widespread public anger has rightfully focused on bonuses AIG paid to top executives using taxpayers’ money, that anger would be at an even higher pitch if the public knew that our tax dollars were being used by AIG to promote Islam and Shariah law, which provides support for terrorist activities aimed at killing Americans and destroying America.” The basis of the lawsuit is that AIG intentionally promotes Shariah-compliant businesses and insurance products, which by necessity must comply with the 1200 year old body of Islamic canon law based on the Quran, which demands the conversion, subjugation, or destruction of the infidel West, including the United States. Dick Thomson is here to explain.
http://avemariaradio.net/showArchive.php?id=kpm

“Although widespread public anger has rightfully focused on bonuses AIG paid to top executives using taxpayers’ money, that anger would be at an even higher pitch if the public knew that our tax dollars were being used by AIG to promote Islam and Shariah law, which provides support for terrorist activities aimed at killing Americans and destroying America.”

Sorry to interrupt the thread but does anyone know about this...one can listen to it at the above link.

PS: I’ve signed the petition, sent emails and will also write letters re-ND.

To get real results send an email to the following:

ourmosthighdearleader@whitehouse.gov

Good list of contacts! Thanks!

“In South Bend...bishop beats you.”

More must take the same stand......many more.