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GOING INTO MATTHEW THE 20TH CHAPTER , TO SEE IF WERE ENTITLED MORE THAN THE NEXT IN THIS TRUTH ? IS MY GIFT GREATER THAN YOURS ??? OR VICE VERSA ??? LET'S FIND OUT , THUS SAITH CHRIST NOT ME !

I got this in my email this morning and was struck by how relevant it remains even today. It may be a clever fakery but it's still pretty good.

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Most Republicans,Independents and Conservative would likely be happy if not overwhelmed with McDonnell as VP. As much as we would prefer Rubio or Christie,neither has shown interest in being President or Vice President. This leaves McDonnell as a top choice. Why it would topple Obama? Bob McDonnell is in the right location. Virginia. He would sweep the entire south, and the rust belt. Whether it's Romney,Santorum or Gingrich, Bob McDonnell as VP would likely be the death of the Obama Chicago Thug Administration.

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Many musicians and writers of poetry will admit that some of their finest work comes when they have experienced a death or a tragedy of some kind, that the writing of poetry has an almost cathartic effect. Such is the case of one of the best known and most beloved carols associated with Christmas, “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” which came from the pen of American poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and was written on Christmas Day, 1864. His had been a tortured life in last few years before that day. On July 11, 1861, his wife Fanny had...

From Samuel Taylor Coleridge to Thomas Poole, September 24, 1796: "My dear, very dear Poole …Mrs Coleridge was delivered on Monday, September 19th, 1796, half past two in the Morning, of a SON…When I first saw the Child, I did not feel that thrill & overflowing of affection which I expected—I looked on it with a melancholy gaze—my mind was intensely conntemplative & my heart only sad.—But when two hours after, I saw it at the bosom of it’s Mother; on her arm; and her eye tearful & watching it’s little features, then I was thrilled & melted, & gave...

Because our readers have been SO great lately, keeping up with us and showering us with love and lots of comments, I’m thinking we need to show our appreciation. Without you we couldn’t maintain this blog (well, we probably still would, but it would be much less fun and dynamic), and we’re so grateful for your continued support. Hell, we even get our ideas from you! So, the reader who submits the best abortion haiku will have it featured here as an Abortioneers post! ~ Anti-Anti inviting readers to submit abortion haikus for posting, Abortioneers, December 14

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Before Islam in Arabia, there was an art expression in poem and song called the golden box, the Golden Odes, the poetry and song of the Arabic Qasidah. But in fact, it was even older than one can imagine. And, inside this golden box was found the simple, but yet complex, story of morality, the comedy, the boastful, mournful pine, a call to the land of birth, travel afar, the pain of separation, ardent love, solitude and the rhapsody. These palms, poetry and song, they were not the story of a Bedouin -- in fact the Bedouin is not found....

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Came a young boy from who knows where-- Hawaii was his claim-- Said his name was Jerry-- As Obama found his fame-- He wasn't very smart-- Wisdom passed him by-- It never really bothered him -- A wizard at telling lies-- He never held a job-- For him there was no reason-- When it came to a con-- The young man was well seasoned-- He was skilled with gifted tongue-- He could deceive most anyone-- Until he met a man named George-- Of young Jerry he soon would forge-- A puppet for his collection-- When it's time to commit my...

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NATIONAL ANTHEM -- STAR SPANGLED BANNER by Francis Scott Key Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light What so proudly we hailed at the twilight's last gleaming? Whose broad stripes and bright stars thru the perilous fight, O'er the ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming? And the rocket's red glare, the bombs bursting in air, Gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave. On the shore, dimly seen through the mists of the...

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A new song which some folks may enjoy. "God May Not Be Angry (But I Am)"

Our Colors So True (1908) chgjj115.mid lyrics by Lizzie De Armond, music by Charles H. GabrielThree colors has the nation's flag our hearts delight to see, The Red, and White, and starry Blue, our pledge of liberty.O Red, White, and Blue, our colors so true, An emblem fair of heav'nly things, to help us on our way; O Red, White, and Blue, the old and the new, Our banner of gladness, we hail it today!Red speaks to us of Jesus' blood for all the whole world shed, That we might rise to life and light, through Him who once was...

Texts comprising only quotations of somebody else's work are often referred to as plagiarism. Many researchers have also rejected Late Antique Latin cento poetry – cento means patchwork in Latin – as being of no literary merit. However, recent years have seen an increase in interest in cento poetry, and a thesis on Latin from the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, has now shown that these poems can be both innovative and thought-provoking. Sara Ehrling has studied two centos made up solely of quotes from Virgil, one of the Romans' leading poets whose works included the epic poem, the Aeneid. The...

There once was a strange man named Weiner Who had an unpleasant demeanor. He tweeted his willy To a young filly. And his wife pondered pastures greener.

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The shooting happened just after 12:30 a.m. on the 900 block of NE 125th Street. According to police, someone drove up and the passenger got out of the car and shot Bell multiple times. North Miami Police said that multiple suspects were possibly seen leaving the scene in a dark colored vehicle with a spoiler on the rear, or a light colored car. “At this time, we don’t have a motive but we can tell you that nothing was taken. He had jewelry on him, money on him, his car keys, so we’re looking for why this happened,” said North...

It’s been a “long time gone” since those “Babylon sisters” left me “Out on the weekend”, “Searching for a heart of gold”

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In May 1941, Philip Larkin was the treasurer of the Oxford University English Club and in that capacity had to take the visiting speaker George Orwell out to dinner after he had addressed the membership on the subject of “Literature and Totalitarianism.” Larkin’s main recollection: “We took Dylan Thomas to the Randolph and George Orwell to the not-so-good hotel. I suppose it was my first essay in practical criticism.” Nudged and intrigued by this potential meeting of minds, I once attempted a comparison and contrast between Larkin and Orwell, as exemplars of a certain style of “Englishness.” Both men had...

501c3 Cowards Oh, say can you see, in the rapidly decaying twilight, Today’s churches throughout America cowering in fright. So easily selling away what is their God given birthright! How can they surrender their proud American heritage? They once fueled the fires of freedom in patriots galore, Triumphing o’er tyranny establishing a nation to adore. Their leadership once shined as brightly as any sage of lore! How can they dishonor their God’s glorious heritage? His church built with martyrs’ blood their duty to preserve, What of their oaths of loyalty and all they pledged to observe? How easily they...

I would probably be put in jail for forming a FaceBook page of Koran burners with videos of their poetry going up in flames. That would REALLY drive those muzzies nutso. Hey, they like FaceBook,too. Maybe I'll go burn those two books the 'bamster "wrote" on my front sidewalk.

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One-hundred-and-fourth birthdays aren't usually much celebrated for authors who aren't alive anymore. But it seems an appropriately eccentric occasion to mark for the frankly fantabulous Theodor Seuss Geisel – rather better known as Dr Seuss – who came into the world on 2 March, 1904. Like generations of children I was weaned on his spry, jazzy tales, and now – when Uncle Lindesay steps up to put the kids to sleep with one of his famously thrilling bedtime stories – it's not just a nostalgic kick I'm getting out of the experience. They're still brilliant pieces of writing: as well...

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. Valentine's Day Songs and romance have gone together since the beginning of time. Everyone falls in love sometime in their life, or reminisces about their past loves. Some of the greatest love songs have been with us since we can remember. . Throughout history, people have expressed their emotions through love songs and love poems.. The best love songs of all time have created magic and helped two hearts become one with their lovely romantic lyrics and rhythms. Here are a few of my favorites- some old, some new and even some C/W. What are yours? MY HEART WILL...

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0, my love is like a red, red rose, that's newly sprung in June. 0, my love is like a melody, that's sweetly play'd in tune. As fair thou art, my bonnie lass, so deep in love am I, And I will love thee still, my dear, till a' the seas gang dry. Till a' the seas gang dry, my dear, and the rocks melt wi' the sun! And I will love thee still, my dear, while the sands of life shall run. And fare the weel, my only love! And fare the well awhile! And I will come again,...

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The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, my daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the tree, I believe, Completed the magic that was Christmas Eve.

I just found this song and video and wanted to share with my dear Freeperworld. Merry Christmas and Joy to All!

A Lame Duck Christmas ‘Twas the night before Christmas, when scared like a mouse, A lame duck was stirring, Both in Senate and House. November elections, still hung in the air (though most of the Democrats just didn’t care.) Their omnibus nestled, all snug and unread, And visions of pork barrels danced in their heads. San Fran Nan in her kercheif, with gums all aflap, Had a DREAM their agenda they still could enact. Though the voters had risen and made such a clatter To Nancy and Harry that just did not matter. They wish for no asking, and hope...

I got this in an email and thought it was just too good not to share. Unfortunately, the email did not say who the author of this poem is. Should anyone know who the author is, please post so credit is given where credit is due. Merry Christmas to all of our servicemen and women.

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The breaking waves dashed high On a stern and rock-bound coast, And the woods against a stormy sky Their giant branches tossed; And the heavy night hung dark, The hills and waters o'er, When a band of exiles moored their bark On the wild New England shore. Not as the conqueror comes, They, the true-hearted came; Not with the roll of the stirring drums, And the trumpet that sings of fame; Not as the flying come, In silence and in fear; They shook the depths of the desert gloom With their hymns of lofty cheer. Amidst the storm they sang,...

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Welcome to the first QMx Masters Series video presentation. Produced by actor/director John De Lancie, Master Series brings you the classics of science fiction, fantasy and horror, performed by some of the best-known names in genre entertainment. In keeping with QMx's tradition of supporting artisans and their craft, Masters Series distills performance down to its purest form: a single camera, a microphone, the actor and you. It's an intense, mesmerizing experience you won't want to miss. For our very first installment, we're proud to have John De Lancie performing Edgar Allan Poe's The Raven.

SEASON'S GREETINGS T'was the night before elections And all through the town Tempers were flaring Emotions all up and down I, in my bathrobe With a cat in my lap Had cut off the TV tired of political clap-trap When all of a sudden There arose such a noise I peered out my window Saw Obama and his boys They had come for my wallet They wanted my pay To give to the others Who had not worked a day! He snatched up my money And quick as a wink Jumped back on his bandwagon As I gagged from the...

New Parody of 'Only the Good Die Young' ...

Inside the terrifying firefight that revealed what kind of soldier — and man — Wheaton's Rob Miller was. "I don't want to be remembered for dying. I want to be remembered for who I was. Miller and the Medal of Honor (posthumous)

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Janette Turner Hospital is the author of Orpheus Lost and other books, and a professor at Columbia. She sent MFA students at her old school, the University of South Carolina, the following note about their inferiority. It is amazing. Hospital sent this note to all of the MFA students on the University of South Carolina listserv. More than one of them forwarded it to us. "We're all enraged," one MFA grad from USC tells us. "She is nuts!" says another. Indeed. What's your favorite part? The personal revelations? The breathtaking undertone of insult towards those in South Carolina? Her special...