March 20, 2008
Justices Agree on Right to Own Guns
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Americans have a right to own guns, Supreme Court justices declared Tuesday in a historic and lively debate that could lead to the most significant interpretation of the Second Amendment since its ratification two centuries ago. A key justice, Anthony Kennedy, seemed to settle that question early on when he said the Second Amendment gives "a general right to bear arms." He is likely to be joined by Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito, Antonin Scalia and Clarence Thomas - a majority of the nine-member court.
Printing Money for Wall Street
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Modern central banking claims to serve lofty goals: high employment, price stability, and economic growth. In fact, it only enriches those who run the system. Sometimes it is the national government. In other instances, the central bank is a private entity serving the interests of the financial elite. This was true of most central banks historically, including the Bank of England (founded in 1694), which was only nationalized in 1946. Unbeknownst to many, the 1913-founded U.S. Federal Reserve System also comes under this category. It is a private corporation owned by its member banks, about whose owners little is known. As a special privilege, the Fed has never undergone a complete independent audit, and it is claimed that it keeps some of its records secret.
An Easter Message for Business
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Those who corrupt the marketplace take the gift but use it toward an illegitimate end. In such cases, the dollar becomes God. It is no longer a symbol of exchange and a useful tool but the goal in and of itself. In the Gospel according to Matthew, Jesus tells his followers not to seek only riches but a higher goal, “For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also” (Mt 6:19–21).
Drug Trade Tyranny on The Border
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More than 20,000 Mexican troops and federal police are engaged in a multi-front war with the private armies of rival drug lords, a conflict that is being waged most fiercely along the 2,000-mile length of the U.S.-Mexico border. Like the increasing number of Mexicans heading over the border in fear, the violence itself is spilling into the United States, where a Border Patrol agent was recently killed while trying to stop suspected traffickers.
Obama Pastor: “Black-on-black criminals are fighting wrong enemy”
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Video of Rev. Jeremiah Wright, Democrat presidential contender Sen. Barack Obama's controversial pastor, shows the preacher telling his congregation the United States knew of the attack on Pearl Harbor before the Japanese struck, the U.S. would plant weapons of mass destruction in Iraq "just like the LAPD," and those committing black-on-black crime are "fighting the wrong enemy."
A President Obama's Neoliberal Theocracy
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Neoliberal is to liberal as neoconservative is to conservative. It represents the evolution of thinking that occurs when a stable ideological platform (contemporary political liberalism) is applied to new circumstances (Barack Obama's deeply held theological belief system). The social gospel of an Obama presidency could be traced back to the race-based class dialectic of the black liberation theology movement. That movement emerged as the theological wing of the broader Black Power movement of the late 1960's - early 1970's. Among a constellation of groups and personalities representing Black Power were: the 1968 Olympic Black Power salute; the Black Panthers; Malcolm X; Bobby Seale; the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee ("snick"), etc.
Obama in 2007: Fire Don Imus
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Even as Barack Obama tries to focus his campaign away from racially charged remarks by his former pastor, the Democrat senator could become haunted by his call last year to fire radio host Don Imus, who had referred to women on the Rutgers basketball team as "nappy-headed hos."
New Black Panther Party Endorses Obama for President
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The New Black Panther Party or NBPP has endorsed Barack Hussein Obama ‘s Presidential bid. Malik Zulu Shabazz, NBPP national chairman, who has given scores of speeches condemning "white men" and Jews, confirmed his organization's endorsement of Obama in an interview with WND today. The NBPP is a controversial black extremist party whose leaders are notorious for their racist statements and for leading anti-white activism.
Obama church published Hamas terror manifesto
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Sen. Barack Obama's Chicago church reprinted a manifesto by Hamas that defended terrorism as legitimate resistance, refused to recognize the right of Israel to exist and compared the terror group's official charter – which calls for the murder of Jews – to America's Declaration of Independence.
Liberal Congressional Leader wants 50-cent gallon tax increase on fuel
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A Michigan congressman wants to put a 50-cent tax on every gallon of gasoline to try to cut back on Americans' consumption. Rep. John Dingell, D-Mich., wants to help cut consumption with a gas tax but some don't agree with the idea, according to a new poll by the National Center for Public Policy Research. Dingell is the chair of the very important energy and commerce committee.
Archives show Clinton lied to Public
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Recently revealed White House documents reveal that Hillary Clinton lied to voters about her opposition to a trade pact blamed in industrial states for killing jobs, Barack Obama's campaign said Thursday.
Newt: Time for Real Change on the Economy and Taxes
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Will the left convince the country that massive tax increases, massive increases in spending, and rejecting free trade are the best solutions? Or will we effectively make the counter-argument that cutting excessive, crippling tax burdens on America's business and industry, getting control of spending, and expanding trade is the right course for a growing economy?
Royal college warns abortions can lead to mental illness
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Women may be at risk of mental health breakdowns if they have abortions, a medical royal college has warned. The Royal College of Psychiatrists says women should not be allowed to have an abortion until they are counseled on the possible risk to their mental health. Dr Peter Saunders, general secretary of the Christian Medical Fellowship, said: “How can a doctor now justify an abortion on mental health grounds if psychiatrists are questioning whether there is any clear evidence that continuing with the pregnancy leads to mental health problems.”
New N.Y. Gov. Thinks Non Citizens Should Vote
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New York’s new governor is even more liberal than his disgraced, hooker-addicted predecessor who wanted to give the state’s half a million illegal immigrants drivers licenses. As Eliot Spitzer’s Lieutenant Governor David Paterson lived in relative obscurity and wielded practically no power, but now that he has ascended to the mighty position of governor his legislative record is being scrutinized and the news is somewhat alarming.
Secret Service Protection Ends After 10 years
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In 1962, a law authorized the Secret Service to give former Presidents and their spouses lifetime protection. However, in 1997, Congress changed the law so that former Presidents only receive 10 years of protection after leaving office. George W. Bush will be the first president subjected to this new law. Is anyone troubled by this law? A President needs protection for life. The potential threats against them are far to great.
Presidential Primary Results
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Republicans – Delegates – 1,191 Delegates Needed
McCain is the Republican nominee.
Democrats – Delegates – 2,025 Delegates Needed
Obama - 1627
Clinton – 1496