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The Roman Catholic Church Again Casts Itself As A Victim

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ARCHBISHOP TIMOTHY DOLAN The tone deafness of the Roman Catholic Church in American is in full regalia as the church's bishops this week rejoined the culture wars by recasting their opposition to abortion and same-sex marriage as a struggle for "religious liberty" against a government and culture that are infringing on the church's rights. Yes, as with the pedophile priest … [Read more...] about The Roman Catholic Church Again Casts Itself As A Victim

Gibson Guitar – Government Harassment Or Effective PR

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The Lacey Act has been around since 1900 when it was signed into law by President William McKinley. It has been amended and expanded since including once under Ronald Reagan and, most recently, under George W. Bush in 2008. Simply put, the Act prohibits trading in wildlife, fish or plants that have been illegally taken, transported or sold. Penalties include confiscation and … [Read more...] about Gibson Guitar – Government Harassment Or Effective PR

Too Bad I Can’t Eat A Ford

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I don't know what tomorrow's October CPI inflation report will show. But if today's producer price index is any indication, tomorrow's CPI may well be viewed as a positive by Wall Street and its enablers in Washington. The October producer price numbers showed a 0.3 percent decline in prices, the largest in 20 months. Much of this decline was due to a 1.4 percent drop in the … [Read more...] about Too Bad I Can’t Eat A Ford

Leadership Failure? Try Decency

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The time for euphemisms is running out. What we are seeing is more like a social meltdown. A Pulitzer Prize-winning economic journalist writes about “The epic global leadership fail,” but the symptoms he cites, along with so many others, add up to a loss of the moral responsibility that used to be taken for granted as common decency: “The global financial system teeters … [Read more...] about Leadership Failure? Try Decency

(UPDATED) Sandusky Denies Being A Pedophile As The Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal Deepens

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The healing at Penn State in the wake of the firing of legendary football coach Joe Paterno and the university president is on hold. As 10 more alleged victims came forward with allegations that Jerry Sandusky molested them, the former defensive coordinator and accused pedophile went on the offensive and maintained he was innocent of the charges. In a phone interview with … [Read more...] about (UPDATED) Sandusky Denies Being A Pedophile As The Penn State Sex Abuse Scandal Deepens

Don’t Be a Paterno: When a Child is Abused, Here’s What to Do (Guest Voice)

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Don't Be a Paterno: When a Child is Abused, Here's What to Do by Michael Reagan Penn State football coach Joe Paterno released a statement on Wednesday in which he said, "With the benefit of hindsight, I wish I had done more." How lame is that, Coach? Would you have accepted that excuse from one of your players? "With the benefit of hindsight, Coach, I wish I had run … [Read more...] about Don’t Be a Paterno: When a Child is Abused, Here’s What to Do (Guest Voice)

The GOP’s Message Problem

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WASHINGTON -- Unemployment is at 9 percent, the housing market is moribund, "consumer confidence" is an oxymoron and three-fourths of Americans believe the country is on the wrong track. So how is it that President Obama leads each of his likely Republican opponents in the polls? And why on earth is the gap widening rather than closing? It's simple: Voters are paying … [Read more...] about The GOP’s Message Problem

Mrs. Ayn Rand Paul’s Fishiness STILL Sticks

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This originally appeared on May 24, 2010, months BEFORE the "Tea Party" election. Let's all see how prophetic* it was, or wasn't, shall we? [* Certainly it was for NPR, which started a three part series on the Renaissance of Medievalist Ayn today. I had already reprinted this on MY blog Sunday. ] No. He wasn't named after Ayn Rand, although he ought to have been. … [Read more...] about Mrs. Ayn Rand Paul’s Fishiness STILL Sticks

Dancing With the GOP (Guest Voice)

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Dancing with the GOP by Peter Funt If you've been sending money to Herman Cain to prop up his troubled campaign, please send some to Rick Perry so he stays in the race. Consider it a favor to all of us who are hopelessly hooked on "Dancing with the Real Candidates of the GOP," otherwise known as the 2012 Republican presidential debates. No network programmer could have … [Read more...] about Dancing With the GOP (Guest Voice)

Brain Problems Becoming a GOP Symptom of Worse Things to Come?

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First we had Cain’s brain difficulties on handling the sexual harassment accusations; then we saw Cain’s brain malfunction on China having a nuclear capability; then we had Perry’s brain freeze on naming three departments he wanted to eliminate; today we have Cain’s total brain failure on remembering what Libya is or was and on explaining his position on Obama’s Libya … [Read more...] about Brain Problems Becoming a GOP Symptom of Worse Things to Come?

The New Brain Freeze on Libya Video That Will Doom Herman Cain’s Campaign? (VIDEO)

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There's a new video that's now surfacing on the cable shows and on various political websites -- one that could be the final nail in the coffin of Herman Cain's sagging campaign. It shows Cain having a Rick Perry like brain freeze when asked about Libya during an interview session with the editorial board at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. These extended interviews campaigns … [Read more...] about The New Brain Freeze on Libya Video That Will Doom Herman Cain’s Campaign? (VIDEO)

Several Polls Show Newt Gingrich Is Surging as New Anti-Romney

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Several new polls show former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is soaring in his new emerging role as the new Anti-Romney as former Godfather's Pizza CEO Herman Cain sags amid sexual harassment allegations. In one poll Gingrich is the front-runner. Will Gingrich be "the flavor of the month"? Or will he become the FINAL Anti-Romney who can become central figure in the ongoing … [Read more...] about Several Polls Show Newt Gingrich Is Surging as New Anti-Romney

BARNES & NOBLE Chooses The Hillary Effect in ‘NOOK First’ Featured Author Campaign

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WASHINGTON - Today's the day my e-book The Hillary Effect - Politics, Sexism and the Destiny of Loss goes on sale, but it comes with a booster engine: Barnes and Noble. It's incredibly exciting to announce that The Hillary Effect has been selected as one of four e-books in the Barnes and Noble "NOOK First" featured authors campaign, just launched. Being selected as … [Read more...] about BARNES & NOBLE Chooses The Hillary Effect in ‘NOOK First’ Featured Author Campaign

Supreme Court Will Look at Health Care Reform Challenge: Decision by June?

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Fasten your political seat belts. The Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Barack Obama's health care reform law -- and commentators on cable and other news organizations this morning have predicted the final decision could come down by June 2012, right before the Nov. 12 elections: The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a challenge to President Obama's signature law … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Will Look at Health Care Reform Challenge: Decision by June?