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RUSH: I want to go back to the lady on the phone who says this doesn’t feel right. What’s happening here to the country just doesn’t feel right. You know what’s happened here? You know what this feels like, folks? I’ll tell you exactly what it feels like to me. You tell me if this isn’t close. It feels like we’ve lost a war to a communist country. It’s almost like there’s been a coup. There’s been a peaceful coup. The media has led this coup, and the Democrats have taken over with popular support. We’re getting policies and implementations...

Alright y'all. Enough with the politics. Let's party. I'll start: Boondocks - Little Big Town

I always think Hank Williams appears so frail in comparison to the robust, chiseled country stars of today, but don’t let those looks fool you. Despite battles with illness and drug and alcohol addiction that lead to a career cut short by his death at 29, Hank had a career that today’s stars can only dream of. In six short years, Hank Williams wrote and recorded only 66 songs under his own name (he also recorded as “Luke the Drifter”, but that’s for another day)–but of those, an incredible 36 were Top Ten hits and 11 went all the way...

Country singer Randy Travis has been admitted to a Texas hospital and is listed in critical condition, according to his public relations firm. The six-time Grammy winner is suffering from complications of recently acquired viral cardiomyopathy. "Cardiomyopathy is the term for any disease of the heart muscle that interferes with the heart’s ability to pump blood with sufficient force," according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Travis' condition, which is viral, was caused by an infection in the heart. Travis, 54, was admitted to the hospital on Sunday. The illness is a continuation of a tough run for the "Three Wooden Crosses"...

I am asking you to come join me on July 4th to pray for OUR country. See below for more information!

The Kansas Legislature continues to grind toward a tax agreement today. It’s tempting to snicker at the chambers’ inability to actually pass a budget after working at it for three months, but we should cut lawmakers some slack. Remaking an entire state takes time. Much has been made of the continuing gridlock in our national government, brought on largely by the polarized nature of our two major political parties. Divided national government, in our time, is a recipe for dysfunction. But a much different dynamic is playing out in state governments. There, one-party control is becoming the norm. According to...

It all started with some people criticizing Darius Rucker for covering the Bob Dylan (and Ketch Secor) song “Wagon Wheel,” a tune that gained some popularity when Old Crow Medicine Show released it in 2004. That escalated into this post Sunday (May 19) on Twitter from someone identified as pqkullman, whose profile wasn’t coming up Monday: “@dariusrucker Leave country to the white folk” And that set Darius off. “WOW,” he replied at first, “is this 2013 or 1913[?]” Darius’ next post: “Ill take my grand ole Opry membership and leave your racism. Wow.”

George Jones-He Stopped Loving Her Today 4-26-2013 Country Music legend George Jones has died at the age of 81 "He Stopped Loving Her Today" is the title of a song recorded by American country music artist George Jones that has been named in several surveys as the greatest country song of all time. It was released in April 1980 as the lead single from the album I Am What I Am. The song was Jones's first No. 1 single in six years.(VIDEO) The song is performed with the singer telling the story of his "friend" who has never given up...

Artists set to perform include co-hosts Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, in addition to Taylor Swift, Stevie Wonder, Carrie Underwood, Kelly Clarkson, Miranda Lambert, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Jason Aldean, Eric Church and others. The most recent addition to the list of talented performers is John Mayer, who will be joining Brad Paisley onstage for a special performance.

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**SNIP** The catalyst for the Islamic fighters was a military coup nine months ago that transformed Mali from a once-stable nation to the failed state it is today. On March 21, disgruntled soldiers invaded the presidential palace. The fall of the nation's democratically elected government at the hands of junior officers destroyed the military's command-and-control structure, creating the vacuum which allowed a mix of rebel groups to move in. With no clear instructions from their higher-ups, the humiliated soldiers left to defend those towns tore off their uniforms, piled into trucks and beat a retreat as far as Mopti, roughly...

Gallup Inc. asked roughly 1,000 people in each of 148 countries the following questions: Did you feel well-respected yesterday? Were you treated with respect all day yesterday? Did you laugh or smile a lot yesterday? Did you learn or do something interesting yesterday? Did you experience the following feelings during a lot of the day yesterday? How about enjoyment? Here are the 10 the countries where the highest percentage of people answered "yes" to all five questions, and the nine countries with the lowest percentages: HAPPIEST Panama, 85 percent Paraguay, 85 percent El Salvador, 84 percent Venezuela, 84 percent Trinidad...

The tragedy that shook Newtown, Connecticut, and indeed the entire nation, defies analysis. What must have gone on in the mind of this young man for him to walk into a school of little children and wreak such devastating carnage numbs the soul. At the same time this was happening, I was under the surgeon’s blade for minor surgery. When I left the recovery room and returned home, among the first pieces of news on my phone was the news of this mass killing. Something within me hoped that I was still not clear-headed, but I knew deep inside that...

Mixed emotions were inevitable for fans of Glen Campbell during the legendary singer-guitarist’s performance at the Paramount Tuesday night. One of the last concerts remaining on Campbell’s long-running “Goodbye Tour,” which the 76-year-old musician launched last year after announcing he suffers from Alzheimer’s disease, the Seattle show underscored the beloved artist’s strengths as a consummate crossover musician since the 1950s. At the same time, the ravages of Alzheimer’s were very much in evidence. Campbell sometimes stared at teleprompters, singing displayed lyrics as if reading from a book. (Even so, he lost his way on occasion.) His stage patter rambled: At...

I think we should go with "Arbeit macht frei" A German phrase, literally "labour makes (you) free," meaning "work sets you free", "labour/work liberates" or "labor brings (you) freedom". The slogan is known for having been placed over the entrances to a number of Nazi concentration camps. Work and pay your freedom taxes.

Benghazi-Coward Obama and Pansy Panetta have proven themselves to be unfit to serve in ANY position in the US Military. Vote against the entire Obama Administration, pro-Obama Democrat Candidates in the US Senate and House tomorrow, November 6, 2012.

Why Catholics Will Choose President Romney Because they can. Sixty million Americans are Catholic. One in every four American voters is Catholic. This election is about jobs, jobs, jobs -- and about that ubiquitous Catholic "swing" vote in 10 key states where electoral votes will be determined by the Catholic margin: Wisconsin, Iowa, New Mexico, Colorado, Arizona, Missouri, the new toss-up states of Pennsylvania and Michigan, and the key states of Florida and Ohio. With 134 Catholic "swing state" electoral votes on the line, Catholics are about to head to polls and choose the next president of the United States:

This photo of soldiers guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the rain has gone viral over social media especially Facebook in advance of Hurricane Sandy. Soldiers of the 3rd Inf Reg. continue to stand guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, despite the worsening weather conditions surrounding Hurricane Sandy. The tomb has been guarded continuously since 1948. The photo was taken by Karin Evink Markerton at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington National Cemetery, September 18, 2012, in the rain. Markerton posted a note on her Facebook wall to people tracking the origin of the photo....

FreeRepublic is sometimes referred to as a news aggregator, but then, so are some other blog sites. FreeRepublic is sometimes referred to as a conservative site, but then, so are some other blog sites. So, then, what is it about FreeRepublic that we find of such value that we visit it and read it dozens of times each day? What do we get out of it that we can get nowhere else? I will start with my two cents. Then I invite you to offer yours. First, its mission is stated loud and clear. God. Family. Country. Life. Liberty. Conservative....

October 24, 2012 Trump's $5M offer to Obama: 'This is good for the country' Does 'The Donald' honestly believe the president would take him up on his offer to release his college transcripts, applications and passport records?

The Americana Music Festival deserves a big shout-out this year for striking a near-perfect balance between showcasing longtime favorites as well as the genre’s rising talent. Nashville hosts a lot of outstanding music all year long, but the talent in town last week was undeniably special. Here are 10 of our favorite moments from the festival that took place Wednesday through Saturday (Sept. 12-16). Chastity Brown at the Basement On the final night of the festival, I decided to only see bands I’d never seen before. As it turns out, my favorite song I heard all weekend was from Brown,...

I cry aloud to God, aloud to God, and he will hear me. In the day of my trouble I seek the Lord; in the night my hand is stretched out without wearying; my soul refuses to be comforted. When I remember God, I moan; when I meditate, my spirit faints. Selah You hold my eyelids open; I am so troubled that I cannot speak. I consider the days of old, the years long ago. I said, “Let me remember my song in the night; let me meditate in my heart.” Then my spirit made a diligent search: “Will...

Share this with your friends. A tear jerking, passionate, patriotic reading about love of country and flag. Just another great moment at a Kansas Tea Party.

The U.S. debt surpassed 100 percent of gross domestic product after the government's debt ceiling was lifted, Treasury figures showed Wednesday, according to AFP. The debt, which had been in somewhat of a holding pattern over the past several weeks, rose $238 billion after President Obama signed the debt-ceiling deal into law Tuesday to avoid the country's first-ever default. The package is designed to carve $2.4 trillion from the deficit over the next decade. But in the near term, it granted Washington an increase in its borrowing authority worth the same amount. With that authority, the public debt has climbed...

KPTQ had been a progressive talk station going back to the Air America days, and continued even after they went belly-up. Today, listeners in Spokane apparently have a new classic country outlet in its place. "In 5 years we'll have 600 stations"--Air America's Jon Sinton, 2004. The progressive talk juggernaut continues :)

Give ear to my words, O LORD; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. O LORD, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. For you are not a God who delights in wickedness; evil may not dwell with you. The boastful shall not stand before your eyes; you hate all evildoers. You destroy those who speak lies; the LORD abhors the bloodthirsty and deceitful man. But I, through the abundance of your steadfast...

As top 10 country hit “Red Solo Cup” begins being worked to pop formats, songwriter Jim Beavers says he’s long since stopped underestimating the potential of the goofy little song that took on a life of its own. Although Beavers says, “I’ve determined that about 75% of the people love it and 25% hate it with the heat of a thousand burning suns,” the song has sold nearly a million and a half downloads (and counting), and was No. 1 on the country downloads chart for multiple weeks. The video, in which Beavers and his songwriting partners play a major...

A commercial made by the Knights of Columbus which was run earlier today on Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)   ===>   Link for "Presidents' Day 2012" (Knights of Columbus commercial on youtube)

Commentary: You’re Going to Celebrate BHM With Fried Chicken, Really? Is Black History Month turning into a stereotypical holiday? I love Black History Month because it serves as a time to acknowledge the contributions of little-known Black inventors, learn the struggles of Black ancestors and celebrate the victories of how far Black people have come as a whole. Companies, schools, churches and organizations across the country organize events to pay tribute, but is there an appropriate way to honor Black History Month? After recent reports in the news, I’m thinking the answer to that question may be "yes." In a...

OAKLEY, Utah -- When the Tiede family headed off to spend a snowy Christmas at their remote family cabin, they had no idea what the trip would bring. Two sisters who survive a harrowing home invasion share the terrifying story in their first extended television interview. Linae Tiede: My family owns a beautiful cabin in Oakley, Utah. The sound of the river, the horses that are down in the pasture, the birds -- it's absolutely heaven on earth to me. My mom had given it a name: "Tiede's Tranquility," because of the serenity and peace. Trish Tiede: The cabin was...

Father of all Glory, Lord of our Salvation, Holy Spirit of the Divine Grace that give us life. Hear our prayers, incline Yourself to our pleading, and consider our petitions with merciful benevolence. Give us courage to tremble at the Very Foot of Your Throne, remind us of Your Total Sovereignty, refresh our complacency, stay our apathy and renew our minds. Instill in us the reality that Your strength is made perfect in our weakness and refresh us in wave after refreshing wave of Heavenly unmerited Favor. Incline your ear, O LORD, and answer me, for I am poor...

Imagine what would happen if America barged its way into a developing country, buttered up its homicidal dictator and agreed a back-of-the-envelope deal in which he signed over his nation’s mineral wealth in return for roads, railways and sports stadiums. Everyone would benefit, no? No. The problem is that the infrastructure turns out to be worth a hell of a lot less than the minerals. Fortunately, Washington has had the foresight to top up the dictator’s Swiss bank account. Problem solved! As for the mining operation, the Americans really don’t want to be bothered by minimum wages or trade unions....

Anita Perry, the 59-year-old wife of Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry, has been very actively campaigning for him on her own all fall. Now, she's taken on a new assignment. Mrs. Perry has launched an online drive to recruit hundreds of volunteers for what she calls the Perry Strike Force. This would consist of Perry fans who would travel to Iowa and work across the state Jan. 2-4, getting out Perry caucus-goers to the hundreds of meeting sites on the evening of Jan. 3. (Don't worry, the BCS Championship Game is not until Jan. 9 this time.) "With over 1,700...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Country music gets its due at the Obama White House next week. The Obamas will play host to a string of country stars — legendary and contemporary — Monday at their seventh “In Performance at the White House” program. Some of the performers also will take part in an afternoon workshop at the White House for 120 local students about the history of country music and its cultural significance.

Hi- We're Due South- a couple of working class guys from Southwest Florida who have a passion to use the power of music to help steer America back in the direction the Founding Fathers intended. Back to the Conservative Judeo-Christian values that made this the greatest nation on earth. We like what Herman Cain has to say, and we like how he says it. We don't want the Liberal media and the Republican Establishment to force-feed us another McCain. NO MORE RINOS !!! The time for a pricipled, GENUINE Conservative is NOW! We'd like to ask your help to bring...

LET US HELP YOU PACK! A rally call to patriots by Joyce Shaffer

As a musician, I find music touches the soul like nothing else. We are in great turmoil in this great nation and we have a long fight on our hands as people begin to waken and arise. Post your favorite music that seeks to inspire the great fight we have ahead of us. My child LOVES to play "Secret Weapons Over Normandy" ( on the old DS). I absolutely LOVE the musical score and found it the other day. It's almost a 'John Williamish' piece which is heavy on the horns and strings (as most of his stuff is). Here...

On the final day of the 10th anniversary of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Hazel Dickens, the festival's spiritual leader, stood on the Banjo Stage and told the audience that she thought it wouldn't even make its first anniversary. If Emmylou Harris is the face of Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Dickens was the heart. Onstage, she never minded teasing private equity investor Hellman, and he never minded the teasing.

The latest video release from "Due South" This group of Conservative songwriters/musicians from SW Florida is quickly becoming one of the most popular bands among Patriots from coast to coast. Unfortunately, due largely to the economic policies of Obama,They are also one of the most broke. They all work day jobs, and struggle like the rest of us to pay their bills, let alone pay for studio time. They are TOTALLY dependant on on the efforts of like-minded people to help them spread the Conservative message in song. Come on Freepers!!!! Lets help these guys get the attention of Hannity,Beck,Fox,...

The latest video release from "Due South" This group of Conservative songwriters/musicians from SW Florida is quickly becoming one of the most popular bands among Patriots from coast to coast. Unfortunately, due largely to the economic policies of Obama,They are also one of the most broke. They all work day jobs, and struggle like the rest of us to pay their bills, let alone pay for studio time. They are TOTALLY dependant on on the efforts of like-minded people to help them spread the Conservative message in song. Come on Freepers!!!! Lets help these guys get the attention of Hannity,Beck,Fox,...

A brand-new music video from the group "Due South" pays tribute to our Military, both past and present, as well as first responders.

A brand-new music video from the group "Due South" pays tribute to our Military, both past and present, as well as first responders.

Reflecting on the 9/11 anniversary, President Obama told NBC News this morning that there is no doubt the United States is safer now that it was 10 years ago. He said this is a consequence of more effective homeland security and the U.S. taking the fight to Al Qaeda. The president warned that Americans must remain vigilant because there are still people who want to attack the U.S. He also discussed the specific, credible but unconfirmed terror threat surrounding the 9/11 anniversary, saying this particular threat was so specific that he felt it necessary to inform

Prosecutors are reportedly set to ask a judge to abandon the case against Dominique Strauss Kahn. Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance is preparing to ask that all charges against the former head of the IMF accused of attempting to rape hotel maid Nafissatou Diallo are dropped Tuesday. Such requests from the DA 'are never denied', an expert told the New York Post meaning Strauss-Kahn could finally return to his home country after being forced to remian in the U.S for months.

Unlike politicians, a cowboy still makes a deal with a handshake and his word is his bond. .....A cowboy lives by a set of unwritten principles hard wired into his DNA. It is instinctive because it is the example set by those that surround him. Cowboys don't whine and stomp their feet like spoiled children and politicians often do when things don't go their way. They know that whining and wringing your hands don't get the job done. In my interaction with cowboy and ranching community up in Idaho, I have learned it is very close knit and neighbors and...

President Barack Obama said yesterday in Decorah, Iowa, that he absorbs more political criticism than Abraham Lincoln, the assassinated 16th U.S. president, attracted from his Civil War critics. The comment came during a question-and-answer session where one invited audience member asked Obama how he deals with his congressional critics in the GOP. “The Congress doesn’t seem to be a good partner. You said so yourself, they’re more interested in seeing you lose than [seeing] the country win,” the questioner lamented. “Democracy is always a messy business in a big country like this,” Obama responded. “When you listen to what the...

PEOSTA, Iowa — A day after clashing with a tea party activist, President Obama Tuesday told crowds here that it was "a faction in Congress" that was to blame for blocking economic progress. At a rural jobs forum, Mr. Obama ticked off a list of pending bills that he said would create jobs. "The only thing that's preventing us from passing the bills I just mentioned is the refusal of a faction in Congress to put country ahead of party," the president said in a thinly veiled reference to House Republicans backed by the tea party. "That has to stop."

Media: Talk about the elite lagging behind a more sophisticated public. Newsweek, trying to overcome its slide into obscurity, thought it could grab attention by smearing Tea Party favorite Michele Bachmann. Big mistake. The smear came in the form of this week's cover story, which tried unconvincingly to depict GOP presidential candidate and Minnesota Rep. Michele Bachmann as "The Queen of Rage," with a cover shot that made her look maniacal. But if anything, Bachmann comes across as Thatcheresque in her unmovable opposition to more deficit spending. Question her opposition a journalist may do, but don't make it out as...

RUSH: It's only taken two years, and, what, seven months. Heck, longer than that. I mean I saw it back during the campaign. I'm talking about who Obama really is, this petulant, self-absorbed, egoistic little man-child. Even David Brooks is disappointed. He still likes the substance, but he can't believe how childish Obama's acting. Do you remember, folks, there was a book out there, you women will remember this. There's a book out there, I don't know, some years ago.