‘Politics’ Archives
Palin: “Absurd Not to Consider 2012 Presidential Run”, Snubs Tea Party Nation
On Fox News Sunday, Sarah Palin commented that she felt it "absurd" not to consider a 2012 Presidential run . . . and added a subtle backhand to the Tea Party movement. Hedging her bets, Sarah Palin charged $100,000 to speak at the first Tea Party Nation convention, where attendees paid $500 to [...]
Laura Silsby’s Messiah Complex, Part II
The disturbing tale of Laura Silsby continues to grow. Seems she took it upon herself to attempt to abduct the adoptive Haitian children of a Kentucky couple, turning up at the orphanage and claiming the parents sent her! Richard and Malinda Pickett have spent the last five years working to [...]
A Haitian without a Scientologist: Like a Fish without a Bicycle?
It has been said that a woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle. I imagine Haitians must be feeling about the same about Scientologists right about now. But don't worry, they're staying. As we reported last week, American actor John Travolta piloted his own Boeing 707 to Haiti, [...]
Chuck Norris Supports Electoral Slate from “Bigotry Party”
Chuck Norris, onetime actor and now columnist for WorldNetDaily, has endorsed what we're calling the "Bigot Party" slate of candidates. Chuck's latest column at WingNutDaily, titled "God Save the U.S. and Our Courts", includes mention of candidates he's supporting in gubernatorial races in [...]
Mayor of Los Angeles-Area City: Grow as “Christian Community”
The mayor of the sixth-largest city in Los Angeles County turned his state-of-the-city speech into a call to Christian repentance and growth as a "Christian community" as he supports a ballot measure to permit Christian prayer at City Council meetings. Lancaster, CA is the sixth-largest city in [...]
American Family Association Supports Legal Sanctions for Homosexual Behavior
An American Family Association radio show host has begun promoting legal sanctions for Americans engaging in "homosexual behavior" . . . and twists Scripture until it screams to support his agenda. Who's Bryan Fischer? Bryan Fischer hosts the radio program "Focal Point" on AFR Talk, which is [...]
Brown (R) Takes Massachusetts Senate Seat. Your Thoughts?
Scott Brown (R) handily beat Martha Coakley (D) in today's Senate election in Democratic-stronghold Massachusetts. What do you think the fallout will be? The NY Times reports that, with 93 percent of the vote counted, Brown had a 53 - 48% victory. Coakley has conceded the race. This has [...]
US Military Weapons Bear Bible Verse References
A Pentagon-contracted rifle sight manufacturer adds references to New Testament Bible verses to its products, an ABC investigation has discovered. While they're not "Secret Jesus Bible Codes", they are a form of proselytization which should not be funded by the American taxpayer and which violates [...]
Houston Abortion Protest – Ongoing Coverage
We're watching the news so you don't have to. In this post, we'll collect all the ongoing coverage we find of the Houston protest of the new Planned Parenthood headquarters. We'll put the latest updates at the TOP. If you find something we've missed, please let us know in the comments so we [...]
Pat Robertson Voodoo Doll on eBay; Proceeds to Red Cross
"Johnnyvoodoo" has placed a hand-made Pat Robertson voodoo doll up for auction on eBay. All proceeds from this eBay Giving Works auction go to the American Red Cross. You heard it here first . . . Unless you already know, in which case, well, bully for you. According to the listing: the [...]