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The Chosen “Grandpa Abyssal, what did he mean today at Synagogue, that the Jews are the chosen? Chosen for what? What were we chosen to do?” “Ahh, Chaadrean, that is a long story. We would have to venture far, far out into the future to try to see that clearly. It is too late now. I came up here to tell you that your light was supposed to be off fifteen minutes ago. If your mother sees your light on, there will be trouble…. Now go to sleep!” “But grandpa! Deep religious questions are torturing my mind, they will not...

US Congressman John Culberson from the 7th district of Texas starts Qikking and is planning to Qik Mars Landing at NASA. This is again for one of the history books as John becomes the first congressman in US to start using Qik. His profile on Qik is qik.com/johnculberson.

Much like monetary policy, the energy policy in this country has been absent from the political forefront until recently. For many years, our policy has been self defeating. We somehow managed to bar ourselves from drilling offshore and in places like ANWR, and then we wondered why our dependence on foreign oil was becoming such a problem. McCain's answer is, of course, to finally open up these areas to drilling, much to the chagrin of the environmentalists. Bush even got in on the deal, trying to score political points for his legacy by allowing offshore drilling. That's all great, but...

There are three facts about Internet blog stories that you need to know: Plagiarism is rampant on the Internet. You cannot always believe what you see and read.When you see the word, "EXCLUSIVE," in the title, it does not mean that the story was the first one or even the only one. You can imagine my chagrin when I read the following headline in the Atlasshruggs blog: ATLAS EXCLUSIVE: FINAL REPORT ON OBAMA BIRTH CERTIFICATE FORGERY CHANGE YOU CAN BELIEVE INWhat this headline, and the story it trumpets, confirm is that all three of the "facts" listed above are validated...

The government watchdog group known as Judicial Watch recently filed a lawsuit against the U.S. State Department, for that agency’s failure to turn over certain documents related to the prosecution of Border Patrol Agents Ramos and Compean… The suit comes after the government refused to comply with a Freedom of Information Act request for documents which detailed the agreement made between the governments of Mexico and the United States, which allowed drug smuggler Osbaldo Aldrete-Davila to return to this country to actually testify against Ramos and Compean. The FOIA request was filed by Judicial Watch on April 17, 2008. The...

SCALIA THE ENEMYby Judie BrownReleased May 28, 2008It came as no surprise when a dear friend, Andy V. of Minnesota, wrote me concerning a comment Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia made during an interview with Leslie Stahl on 60 Minutes on April 27. Since I never watch network programming, which is, I presume, a blessing, I simply had no idea what the Catholic Scalia had said. Perhaps you did, but in case you are uninformed, the following is from the transcript of that interview:"What is the connection between your Catholicism, your Jesuit education, and your judicial philosophy?" Stahl asks. "It...

The required reading for today’s class is, first, William Deresiewicz’s article about the transformation of our elite universities into high-priced trade schools: Our best universities have forgotten that the reason they exist is to make minds, not careers. Next, you should read Mary Grabar’s bleak article about how the college curriculum itself is becoming less academic, and more like an Oprah Winfrey show: Oprah is us. Course offerings on Oprah appear in college catalogs, while those on Milton disappear. When you’re done with both, have swept up the broken glass and china, and repaired the bullet-holes in the walls, come...

I’d like to take a moment to say that I disagree with you… Not on everything, mind you but on something nonetheless. I figure you probably see things differently than me also. It’s how we’re made. Although we aren’t the sum of all that we are taught and our upbringing, it does play into our beliefs. We are higher than the animals in that we were made in God’s image giving us the distinct ability to make judgments based on reasoning. Sometimes this works for us, but more often than not in our fallen state, it fights against us. But...

It is fact. It not hyperbole. It is reality. Barack Obama is like Adolf Hitler in that he daily supports killing mortals. These humans are defenseless babies in wombs. When the Supreme Court banned partial-birth abortion, Obama loudly proclaimed to the media that the Court move was "horrific." There is no reason to be polite regarding Obama's stance. One must be morally realistic. That calls for calling Obama what he actually is. He is a murderer. He kills. He is party to those who intentionally slay boys and girls. Therefore, Obama is like unto Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler and Idi...

Is there a ping list specifically for discussions and/or news concerning or related to C.S. Lewis?

Is there a ping list specifically for discussions and/or news concerning or related to J.R.R. Tolkien? Thanks in advance for your help.

"Finish the Job," an ad featuring eight veterans and one blue star mother—VFF members all. The ad was previewed Sunday on ABC’s This Week with George Stephanopoulos and will be the first television ad to air during our “Four Months, For Victory” campaign. The over $1 million ad buy will begin running in select markets on Wednesday, July 9th.

Islam Factor is a bold experiment in Muslim freedom of expression, freedom of speech and cooperation with people from all walks of life. Some who follow, agree with or are amicable to Islam and some who are opposed. Whether you agree with or follow Islam or not, whether you oppose Islam or not, no matter the nation, race, religion or creed we are from, we all have one thing in common. We all are human-beings with the same basic needs, hopes and emotions. Our forum hopes to promote an almost unheard of tolerance (that eludes many Muslim groups) that transcends...

Note what B. Hussein Obama says in his own words. They are from his books entitled “Dreams of My Father” and “Audacity of Hope.” In “Audacity of Hope” he writes: “I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction.” The quote comes from page 261 of the paperback edition of “The Audacity of Hope.” B. Hussein was writing about the injustices suffered by some in America. In that context he wrote that sentence. Will injustices in America ever go away completely? No. We live in an imperfect world. Therefore, will the situation ever arise...

Is it because Dick Morris never leaves the building? Last week or so the papers (NY Times) reported that Fox News, while still number one, was losing ground to its rivals, like CNN. I was not astonished. The news at Fox is straight, the anchors are terrific and the hosts are equally good, but, so far as guests, why do they all have to be Dick Morris? Dick Morris for breakfast, lunch and dinner and often for a late-night snack. This is no knock on that man, he is smart, but is that all we have in this country? Surely...

FIRST — do you know what ANWR is? ANWR = Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. Now, why do you think that the democrats are lying about anwr? Remember when Al Gore said that the government should work to artificially raise gas prices to $5.00 a gallon? Well... Al gore and his fellow democrats have almost reached their goal! Now that you know that the democrats have been lying, what are you going to do about it? You can start by visiting this and then forwarding it to everyone you know so that they will know the truth. And remember to vote...

I miss old America, everyone is now bickering back and forth about mindless nonsense, Obama this Hillary that It's all Bushes fault this Iraq war that, This country went to hell 9 years ago and you can pit the whole blame of America's problems on two words "Clinton Administration"

Say what? Don't we have an election coming up first? Bill Gross, Managing Director and Chief Investment Officer of PIMCO, one of the largest specialty fixed income managers in the world, with more than $800 billion in assets under management, is obviously taking Obama Kool Aid intravenously. Yes, directly into the veins. In his July, 2008 Investment Outlook report, he writes an open letter to Obama titled: Dear President Obama. The letter vacillates between bad economics and fawning over Obama.... He endorses Obama's call for higher taxes... He endorses government healthcare meddling and calls for more government meddling in mortgage...

There is a chasm between the GOP Party and the American people that has been created by a break-down of communication as to where the Party stands on issues relative to the good of America and the American people.

Yesterday, liberal idiot (redundant) Congressman and Obama superdelegate William Delahunt (Communist, MA) asked the vice president's chief of staff David Addington about water boarding of terrorists in a Capitol Hill hearing. Addington declined to comment, stating that it is against President Bush's policies to discuss techniques used to attain vital intelligence, and added that another reason not to respond was that Al Qaeda is probably watching. Then the liberal scum piece of dirt Delahunt stated: "I'm glad they finally have a chance to see you." Here is a United States Congressman wishing harm from Al Qaeda against a fellow American...

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Ben D. Kennedy of MaidOfHeaven.com sends letter to Minneapolis St. Joan of Arc Church rebuking them for dishonoring the name of Saint Joan of Arc. Issued By: MaidOfHeaven.com Jun 26, 2008 18:06:34 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PRLog (Press Release) – Jun 26, 2008 – In a letter sent to St. Joan of Arc Church in Minneapolis author Ben D. Kennedy rebukes the church for dishonoring and disgracing the name of Saint Joan of Arc, the person for which the church is named. Joan of Arc is renowned in history as being one of the purest humans to ever live having dedicated...

To see Obama so close to Hillary Clinton makes me think horrible wet lying willies. Has the nation forgotten what the Clintons have did? Their lies? The taking of things from the Whitehouse? Obama is just using Hillary and a user is not whom I am looking for in a president. I want a man like Mc Cain who has served this great nation is did not sit in a church for 20 years agreeing in a brain washed way that blacks are better than whites. The president can be black, white or polka-dotted for all I care I just...

It is common to hear folks betrayed by the Republican Party say things like: "The GOP is out of touch with its base..." Saying this is akin to a beaten house wife looking for something good in her abuser husband. "He'll change, I just need to pay attention to his needs..." My thoughts are that anyone who is still a member of the GOP is either suffering from Stockholm syndrome, or they support open borders. It is really that simple. Some people look to the GOP as an antithetical solution to B. Hussein Obama, but this is highly unfortunate manner...

A reader writes: "Last night we were out with friends and went to the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory at Bella Terra/Huntington Beach. We were eating outside as my 5 year old daughter got an uncontrollable urge to use the bathroom and began crying and screaming 'diarrhea, diarrhea.' I ran into the store with her in my arms, begging to use the bathroom and they refused multiple times." I explained she had diarrhea and couldn't hold it and told them she was about to go on the floor. They refused again and never offered me any alternatives. I begged them to...

Paris, Jun. 27, 2008 (CWNews.com) - The town of La Verpilliere, France, has set aside certain hours when the city's swimming pool will be available for women only. The decision by officials of the small town (with a population of about 7,000) was a response to demands by local Muslim immigrants, mainly from Turkey, who object to co-ed recreational activities. France, which today is home to 6 million Muslims, has had varied experiences with its Muslim community. Public schools in Lyon next year will begin offering a special menu for Muslim students while the city of Val d’Oise has banned...

Comment on to previous post points out at p.2 of the Stevens dissent he refers to NFA and US v. Miller: "Upholding a conviction under that Act, this Court held that..." Same mistake the 9th Circus made years ago and had to issue a new opinion, since Miller was never convicted -- commentators noted this was pretty suggestive the court hadn't bothered to read Miller before citing it. First thing you look for in reading a case is what happened below, and what the Court do to that. Very first thing. I'd add that at 41 he refers to: "In...

Being a truly advanced white person means being able to speak with authority about pretty much any field of conversation- especially politics. In order for white people to streamline the process of knowing everything, all human beings can be neatly filed into one of two categories: People I Agree With, and People Who are Just Like Adolf Hitler. Comparing people to Hitler is an easy way for white people to get a strong point across to the less enlightened, or the insufficiently white. Everyone knows who Adolf Hitler was. And everyone knows that Hitler was very, very bad. Therefore, if...

For the purposes of this hypothetical, I will make the assumption that banning speculators on the NYMEX would cause oil prices to drop. I do not agree that this would happen, but I just want to use the "best case" scenario out there for those arguing in favor of banning speculators. Even if banning speculators would cause prices to drop in the NYMEX, the price of oil in other world markets would still remain high. Arbitrageurs would not let the price differential in the long run between markets become greater than the cost of transportation (this includes physical cost of...

Bad news for McCain all over the map. http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x4141.xml?ReleaseID=1188 Four surveys conducted by Quinnipiac University for the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post, fielded June 17-24 Colorado: Obama 49 - McCain 44, n=1,351 likely voters, margin of sampling error of +/- 2.7 percent Michigan: Obama 48 - McCain 42, n=1,411 likely voters, margin of sampling error of +/- 2.6 percent Minnesota: Obama 54 - McCain 37, n=1,572 likely voters, margin of sampling error of +/- 2.5 percent Wisconsin: Obama 52 - McCain 39, n=1,537 likely voters, margin of sampling error of +/- 2.5 percent It is time, McCain!

There's a little gem of Newsweek's embarrasing polling history buried under the perpetual poll sucker Howard Fineman's latest piece. http://www.newsweek.com/id/143258/output/print But nothing like in 1984. That was the most embarrassing example of the latter kind of survey. It predates PSR but remains seared into our institutional memory. The day the Democratic convention ended in San Francisco in 1984, the Newsweek poll showed Walter Mondale 18 points ahead of President Ronald Reagan. Mondale ended up getting clobbered, 49 states to one. This is pretty good, can somebody dig out this poll? I'd love to see.

Demanding News 21 June 2008 By Rev. Michael Carl It’s time. Right now it’s time that the American people seize the initiative and demand that the networks actually report the news. Last week a story surfaced claiming that ABC News correspondent Martha Raddatz slanted the results of some interviews she did about the presidential preferences of the soldiers serving in Iraq. The controversy over Raddatz’ reporting was started by an email written by someone claiming to be related to a soldier serving in Ms. Raddatz’ security detail. The writer alleged that her niece she called “Katelyn” overheard Ms. Raddatz’ sixty...

Shawn, Al Gore, SirDriverMan, Michael and Jack Frost finally cross paths in the revealing final episode of " I Am SNowman " in season 1. Gloabal warming, global cooling and climate change are the main characters in this live action packed parody of " I Am Legend ". To see the whole movie in order of creation go to my blog site for all the links. http://community.myfoxmilwaukee.com/blogs/SirDriverMan

Those who believe Obama is articulate, eloquent, etc. should listen to him speak without a teleprompter. The audio is here: http://genelalor.com/

Incredible inflated INDIA We had good news for the weekend, and i am sure we will find it hard to digest for many more weeks to go!!! Its INDIA inflation rate, the Government (political parties) policies and we the people. India inflation rate was at 11.05% for the week ended 07 June 2008. As per a BBC report, this inflation is even high at the consumer end (affecting general public). We need to sit back and understand the reason behind this, the problems it may bring (or has bought) and how it can be curtailed. The Central Government (UPA) washed...

Didn't you just know this was coming? A consortium of Western oil companies — the very definition of Big Oil — is on the verge of receiving no-bid contracts in Iraq, giving them access to one of the most sought-after prizes in the petroleum industry, according to The New York Times. Can it be mere coincidence that the leading companies in the deal — ExxonMobil, Shell, BP and Total — are the very same companies that Saddam Hussein threw out when he nationalized the Iraqi oil industry more than three decades ago? The American public has been reassured, repeatedly, that...

In the 'pings' set in some comments, besides the expected member names, I have seen the word 'All'. Does that 'ping' the message to everyone who already left a comment on that thread? How about those who comment after? And are there other 'special' words, besides 'All'? Thanks.

John Yoo published this article in the Wall Street Journal yesterday about the Supreme Court's Boumediene ruling. He makes too many claims for me to respond to here in a blog post, but let me address a handful. 1. Yoo: "Under the writ of habeas corpus, Americans (and aliens on our territory) can challenge the legality of their detentions before a federal judge." This is an astonishing statement coming from a former Department of Justice official like John Yoo. I say that because Americans were locked up in military brigs as "enemy combatants." And their attorneys did file habeas corpus...

I am a mother of two children, ages son 5 and daughter 2. I am also ( common law ) married with the father of my daughter. will be four years in July of this year. My husband and I have been goin through finacial hard times the past seven months and for there causes stress. In december 2007 my husband went to jail for family assult on me which the police statement was not filled out with the whole truth. I asked my husband not to be taken to jail then but they took him anyway. Now weeks pasted...

Honorable Sir, I just received a survey and request for a donation in the mail with your name on it from the Republican National Committee. THERE WAS NOT A SINGLE QUESTION IN THE SURVEY ABOUT OUR ENERGY SITUATION AND THE HISTORY OF DEMOCRATIC PARTY STONE WALLING AGAINST ENERGY PRODUCTION WITHIN UNITED STATES TERRITORIES FOR DECADES. The RPN and John McCain need to grab that issue like a dog grabs a bone and chew it right into the 2008 national elections. The survey I received from the RPN was one more piece of evidence that the Republican Party has completely misread...

"It’s the economy stupid". Unfortunately there are additional elements affecting the U.S. and global markets besides the recessionary economic trend. As the U.S. economy goes, so go the economies of it’s trading partners globally. The U.S. is the consumer of the world and if the U.S. consumer does not buy, it’s trading partners do not sell. It is as simple as that. I have been almost annoying in my admonition for the past year that the U.S. economy was headed for recession. It has arrived with a vengeance. I am no longer the "lone voice in the wilderness" as others...

I was going to put on the gas mask and pull the lever for McCain this November but events of the past few days have led me not to vote for him. 1: McCain speaking at the racist, reconquista La Raza conference. 2: McCain still opposed to drilling in ANWR and comparing it to drilling in the Grand Canyon despite $4 + and climbing gas prices. Accoring to NRO Corner when asked about this he seemed peeved someone would have the audacity to ask him that question. 3: McCain giving veto power to coastal states on offshore drilling. The US...

Really, their silence is deafening. The first question each of these mothers has to answer at each debate is: How will you prevent another 9/11? Second: Is the price of gas gonna go up under you? I think the last thing most Americans need right now is Uncle Sam fishing more bills out of their battered wallets. Unfortunately, Obongo and Grandpa McMunster (whom I'm voting-grrrr-for) will pose threats to our coffers, with Barry's plans the more pernicious. This has got to be the worst general election cycle in a generation.

Jim Henley assesses the complete and utter failure that was the Ron Paul campaign for the Republican presidential nomination: Paul failed to win any states, to move the GOP debate in his direction, to accrue significant delegates or to leverage his fund-raising into a third-party run. And word is he’s staying quiet about endorsing an independent because he doesn’t want the Congressional GOP leadership to strip him of committee assignments come the fall. Paul accomplished the one thing he’s always been good at: using political appeals to get people to send money. I don’t feel freer. But other than that,...

Parts of my article found at: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/840079/posts (disproof-inserts added by Bro. Frank Fantasia) "And so it was said that his name would be known for both good and evil." --D&C I am going to be rather bold here. I am both a proud and active member of the LDS Church and of the Fraternity of Freemasory. I have also had the privalege to study under a 9th generation Witch who is also a friend of mine. Becoming an author, I am also a University Student in Theology, History, Literature, Creative Writing, Fantasy, Philosophy and Poetry. I have been a practitioner...

Ad Idea for the general election, but don't really know how to pass on the idea. Have a picture of Hussain Obama on one side wearing the turbine(the turbine picture) and to the right of that have a picture of John Mccain as a younger man in his uniform or after he was freed. Have the pictures side by side and on top either of the following 1. "What part of this don't you understand" or 2. "The choice is clear" A great ad idea that goes right to the core of peoples fears. How do I get this idea...

The Perils of the Ivy League by Burt Prelutsky Ivy certainly looks nice, but you wouldn’t want to stroll through it. Here in Southern California, it’s common knowledge that most of our rodents hang out in the stuff. If bubonic plague ever breaks out in L.A., the source will be found lurking in the shrubbery. What has me dwelling on ivy is my recent realization that much of what I don’t like about American politics—namely, American politicians—can be traced back to Ivy League schools. It can’t just be a coincidence that four or five universities keep spitting out presidential candidates...

The duly elected sheriff of a county is the highest law enforcement official within a county. He has law enforcement powers that exceed that of any other state or federal official. This is settled law that most people are not aware of. County sheriffs in Wyoming have scored a big one for the 10th Amendment and states rights. The sheriffs slapped a federal intrusion upside the head and are insisting that all federal law enforcement officers and personnel from federal regulatory agencies must clear all their activity in a Wyoming County with the Sheriff’s Office. Deja vu for those who...

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