Thompson: Principles to Keep America Prosperous and Free
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We know that we were given a country based upon certain eternal truths–the wisdom of the scriptures and the wisdom of the ages … the fact that there is such a thing as human nature that has to be taken into account when governing … and most fundamentally, based upon the fact that people are meant to be free. Our founders derived from these principles a government that had its powers separated, checked and balanced because they knew that power tended to corrupt. In keeping with that they incorporated in our Constitution a system of Federalism to make sure that there was not too much power concentrated in the central government, which was given delineated powers and no others. From these principles we developed a market economy, with the rule of law, a system of trade with other nations, and a strong national defense.

Supremes Back Terrorists in 5-4 Split
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In a blistering dissent, Justice Antonin Scalia said the decision "will make the war harder on us. It will almost certainly cause more Americans to be killed." Joined in the dissent was Chief Justice John Roberts, who criticized the majority for striking down what he called "the most generous set of procedural protections ever afforded aliens detained by this country as enemy combatants." Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas also dissented. Justice Kennedy was the swing vote with the liberals. That last I check the Constitution and Bill of Rights only applies to US Citizens. Apparently 5 Judicial Activists think differently.

Chinese Hackers Serious IT Threat to US
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In a new spat over cyber espionage, two US congressmen said their computer networks were compromised by Chinese hackers as they called for stepped-up efforts to boost security. Representative Frank Wolf of Virginia and Chris Smith of New Jersey called for passage of a resolution urging more protection of sensitive computer networks in view of the incidents.

Don’t Tell Me How to Vote
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The growing trend by some secularists of trying to silence all moral voices (with the exception of their own) in relation to social policy is tantamount to a new strand of fascism. To justify their stance they usually point to the good principle of a proper separation of the jurisdictions of church and state and then suggest—wrongly—that it was meant to keep people of religious motivation from influencing public affairs.

Liberal Senators Get Mortgage Loan Deal
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Two liberal US senators got "VIP" loans from a leading subprime mortgage lender that saved them tens of thousands of dollars, it was reported last night. The Democratic pols, Chris Dodd of Connecticut and Kent Conrad of North Dakota, both received the highly favorable loans under the designation "Friend of Angelo," a reference to embattled Countrywide head Angelo Mozilo.

Oakland Bishop Defends the Sanctity of Marriage
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The leader of East Bay Catholics has gone beyond an accommodating message on same-sex marriages from bishops statewide to urge his parishioners to change the law. "As faithful citizens, Catholics are called to bring our laws regarding marriage into conformity with what we know about the nature of marriage," said Bishop Allen Vigneron, head of the Oakland Diocese. Failing to do so would make Catholic life countercultural, he wrote in a statement published in the June 9 Diocesan newspaper, the Catholic Voice. "No government has the power to change the order which God has inscribed in our nature," Vigneron says in the letter, which was meant to be read in every parish in the diocese.

One Million Reasons For Radical Education Reform
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What reports overlook, and all the political rhetoric during the presidential campaign will miss, is that high school graduation rates are tied to a stable family life, a sense of self-efficacy, and moral agency, rather than to money spent per pupil or the number of standardized assessments given from kindergarten through grade twelve. Fatherless children are twice as likely to drop out of school as their classmates who live with two parents. Children whose fathers are absent consistently score lower than the norm in reading and math tests.

Limbaugh shows Obama stumbles without his notes
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"I've constantly noted, ladies and gentlemen, you take the prompter and the written speeches away from Barack Hussein Obama, and you have nothing. You have nothing like the guy with the soaring rhetoric and the inspiring and sermon-like quality," he said.

Republicans block extra taxes on oil companies
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Senate Republicans blocked a proposal Tuesday to tax the windfall profits of the largest oil companies, despite pleas by Democratic leaders to use the measure to address America's anger over $4 a gallon gasoline. "The American people are clamoring for relief at the pump," said Sen. Pete Domenici, R-N.M., but if taxes are increased on the oil companies "they will get exactly what they don't want. The bill will raise taxes, increase imports."

China's Drilling for Oil in America's Backyard
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House Republicans want the American people to know that right now -- around 60 miles off the coast of Key West, Fla. -- China is drilling for oil, thanks to a lease issued by Cuba.

Chuck Norris to Congress – Drill Now!
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If you're sick and tired of giving away $2 of every gallon of gas to foreign dictators, making other oil-producing countries, cartels and tycoons rich beyond their imagination, and watching the federal government flail for energy solutions and bow to international powers –all of whom are sucking the very life out of the American people, economy and threatening national security – I implore you to sign and pass along the petition, "Drill here, drill now, pay less" at Newt Gingrich's American Solutions website. We're hoping to send millions of signatures to Congress demanding an immediate emergency session and resolution to our economic and national security crisis revolving around soaring oil and gas prices.

Bush to Congress: Get Going on Domestic Oil Drilling
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"The United States has an opportunity to help increase the supply of oil on the market," thereby easing gasoline prices for hard-working Americans," President Bush said on Monday. He reminded Congress that he has proposed opening the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and the Continental Shelf to domestic oil drilling -- something that would "help us through this difficult period."

Gas Prices Increased 71% over liberal controlled Congress
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"As a result of this dubious milestone, motorists will pay on average $1.67 more per gallon than they were when the 110th Congress began. This represents a 71 percent increase during Nancy Pelosi's speakership," said Rep. Adam Putnam (R-Fla.), chairman of the House Republican Conference.

Sarkozy presses for reduction of fuel taxes
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French President Nicolas Sarkozy asked European leaders to cushion the shock of soaring fuel prices at an upcoming summit, arguing that "Europe must protect" its people. Sarkozy, faced with protests over sky-high fuel costs that have since spread to other European countries, last month urged the 27-nation European Union to suspend part of the value-added tax in an effort to counter prices that have hit a string of new records.

Bush orders contractors to check legal status of employees
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President Bush has signed an executive order requiring contractors and others who do business with the federal government to make sure their employees can legally work in the U.S.

Corn Jumps to Record on U.S. Midwest Rain
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Corn jumped to a record on speculation rain in the U.S. Midwest will cut supply and as rising oil costs and the dollar's decline boosted demand for a hedge against inflation. Soybeans, wheat and rice also gained.

Conservatives Say 'Fairness Doctrine' Is Unfair
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Conservative lawmakers and activists are pressing the House of Representatives to hold a floor vote on the Broadcaster Freedom Act, a bill that would ensure that no future president could regulate the airwaves without an act of Congress.

Planned Parenthood Targets Native Americans with Abortion
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The American abortion lobby claims to be an equal-opportunity abortion provider, looking out for the needs and wants of all women. Not so. Big Abortion devotes an inordinate amount of attention to Blacks, Hispanics, and Alaska Natives who, in proportion to their population, have the highest abortion rates in America. Now, eager to add another scalp to its collection, it is turning its sights on Native Americans.

Italian PM Agrees with Pope on "Sanctity of Life
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Pope Benedict XVI met on June 6 with Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who was making his first formal visit to the Vatican since his return to the helm of the Italian government. The Pope's private conversation with Berlusconi lasted 40 minutes - 10 minutes more than the Vatican had scheduled. The Italian prime minister described his conversation with the Pontiff, saying that he fully agreed with the Pope regarding "the sanctity of the human person and of the family." He predicted that the Vatican would be happy with the policies of his new government. "We are on the side of the Church," he said; "we believe in the values of our Christian tradition."

Bush treated to warm greeting at Vatican
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A statement by the Vatican after Bush's visit said that the pope had "renewed his gratitude for the warm and special reception he received in the United States of America and at the White House in April, and for the commitment in defense of the fundamental moral values." The two leaders talked about relations between the U.S. and Europe, globalization, the world food crisis and international trade, among other topics, the Vatican said. Bush and Benedict share much common ground, particularly in opposing abortion, gay marriage and embryonic stem cell research. But they disagree on other issues, including the war in Iraq, the death penalty and the U.S. trade embargo against Cuba.

Black Pro-Lifers Plan Massive Abortion Protest at NAACP
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To draw attention to the way abortion disproportionately affects the African-American community, black pro-life advocates will be protesting outside the upcoming annual meeting of the nation's largest organization representing blacks. The NAACP protest will also reach the Democratic presidential candidate.

Parents of Teen Taken for Secret Abortion Want Culprit Jailed Longer
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The parents of a teenage girl taken for a coerced secret abortion want more jail time for the culprit. They say 44-year-old Cindi Cook is getting off easy by serving just one year of prison time after convicted on charges of interfering with parental custody and violating the parental notification law on abortion.

Gay Episcopal Bishop Marries Boyfriend
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The first openly gay Episcopal bishop and his partner of 20 years have been united in a private civil union. The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson was legally joined to Mark Andrew, his partner of 20 years, in a civil ceremony Saturday, the Episcopal Diocese of New Hampshire announced.

College Displaying Crucifix in Rectum Got Millions in Tax Dollars
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Federal taxpayers are subsidizing art projects at Cooper Union College. Cooper Union, a private university in New York, is currently displaying works that include a drawing of a man with a crucifix coming out of his rectum, a drawing of a man with a rosary coming out of his rectum, and rosaries decorated with penises. All these projects funded with Federal tax dollars.

Liberal Mayor limits vehicle idling to 3 minutes
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The Minneapolis City Council and Mayor R.T. Rybak approved changes Friday, to the city’s vehicle idling ordinance that aims to reduce air pollution. The ordinance limits most vehicle idling to three minutes, except in traffic.

Obama, Political Viagra
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The short version of the Democratic-party primary campaign is that the media fell in love with Barack Hussein Obama but the Democratic electorate declined to. “I felt this thrill going up my leg,” said MSNBC’s Chris Matthews after one of the senator’s speeches. “I mean, I don’t have that too often.” Au contraire, Chris and the rest of the gang seem to be getting the old tingle up the thigh hairs on a nightly basis. If Obama is political Viagra, the media are at that stage in the ad where the announcer warns that, if leg tingles persist for over six months, see your doctor.

Obama's Abortion Bombshell
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Barack Hussein Obama, the presumptive pro-abortion nominee of the Democratic Party, has plans to reward the allies that helped him topple Hillary Clinton from her throne by making total unrestricted abortion in the United States his number one priority as president.

John McCain Meets Pro-Life Catholics, Pledges to Oppose Abortion
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Presidential candidate John McCain met with pro-life Catholic leaders in Philadelphia Wednesday, according to Catholic columnist Deal Hudson. The meeting also included a private time McCain had with Priests for Life director, Father Frank Pavone, who said McCain pledge to carry the pro-life mantle.

Planned Parenthood Commits Abortion Crimes in Poland
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Polish media is awash with the case of a 14-year old girl who is being pressured into abortion by the country's most prominent abortion activist, Wanda Nowicka of the Polish branch of Planned Parenthood. While permission was being secured by Planned Parenthood, the girl complained to a teacher that she did not want to abort her child. Hospitals in her home town refused to kill her unborn child, saying that the girl seemed to be pressured into the abortion by her mother and abortion activists. A priest friend and some pro-life activists offered support to the girl and all the help necessary to carry the baby to term.

Oklahoma Democrat refuses to endorse Obama
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Democratic Rep. Dan Boren of Oklahoma said Tuesday Barack Hussein Obama is "the most liberal senator" in Congress and he has no intention of endorsing him for the White House.

Ohio Governor say no to Obama VP Possibility
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Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland, however, is breaking the rules. Widely considered a prime contender for a running-mate offer from Barack Hussein Obama, Strickland issued a blunt, unequivocal rejection of such a prospect.

Obama VP Vetter Resigns Amid Ethics Issues
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“Jim Johnson's resignation raises serious questions about Barack Hussein Obama's judgment," writes McCain spokesman Tucker Bounds. "Selecting the vice presidential nominee is the most important decision a presidential candidate can make and one even Barack Obama has said will 'signal how I want to operate my presidency.' By entrusting this process to a man who has now been forced to step down because of questionable loans, the American people have reason to question the judgment of a candidate who has shown he will only make the right call when under pressure from the news media. America can't afford a president who flip-flops on key questions in the course of 24 hours. That's not change we can believe in.

Obama’s Half Brother Says He’s Muslim
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Barack Hussein Obama's half brother Malik said Thursday that if elected his brother will be a good president for the Jewish people, despite his Muslim background. It is not clear whether Barack Obama will now disown his half-brother Malik, or throw him under the campaign bus, for acknowledging that shared family background.

Obama makes $4 Million in Book Deal
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Democratic presidential nominee Barack Hussein Obama made a total of $4 million from book royalties last year, according to the Illinois senator's financial disclosure report released Friday.

What are the Clintons up too!
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The Clintons never do anything without a lot of thinking and planning. There is no benign explanation for her maneuvers. They have several options that they are deliberately keeping open by their increasingly awkward positioning. Here's what they're up to!

Amtrak's 40 Years of Federal Subsidies
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The transportation challenges confronting the United States over the next several years will be unprecedented in their scope and difficulty. As congestion worsens and undermines the economic vitality of some metropolitan areas, voter skepticism about the competence of federal and state transportation officials has increased and in the process has discouraged efforts to increase the public resources available for transportation investment. Legislation such as H.R. 6003 deepens that skepticism by demonstrating that Congress is more interested in pandering to influential constituencies than in finding solutions to mobility and congestion relief.

Pledge removed from Portland school
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The exclusion of the Pledge of Allegiance from a southwest Portland elementary school's ceremony has proved upsetting for a local mom. Departing fifth-graders at Capitol Hill Elementary usually open their promotion ceremony with the Pledge of Allegiance - but not this year. The following is the full e-mail response that a parent received from Principal Pam Wilson: "The Pledge contains the words, 'under God' and we have many Muslim families here. So out of respect for the diversity of religious faiths practiced by our school community (parents and families) we decided that this year the students would memorize and sing the Preamble to the Constitution. At the rehearsal on Friday they did it from memory and to a wonderful song. It was very joyful and unique. I think you, and other parents, will really appreciate the creative and new way to open the program."

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This link will provide the reader with the school principal’s email address. Let her know in professional and in Christian humility what you think of her decision to remove the Pledge of Allegiance from her school.

Congressman’s Crime Family
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June 4 is a date that will live in infamy for one political New Orleans family. On that date in 2007, U.S. Rep. William Jefferson was indicted on 16 counts of bribery and racketeering. One year later to the day, Jefferson's brother, sister and niece were issued a 31-count federal indictment for a litany of alleged crimes. The crimes include mail fraud, federal program fraud, aggravated identity theft, mail fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and substantive program fraud.

Irish defend their Homeland – Prefer to Stay Independence From EU
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Europe was thrown into political chaos Friday by Ireland's rejection of the Lisbon Treaty, a painstakingly negotiated blueprint for consolidating the European Union's power and streamlining its increasingly unwieldy bureaucracy. Many people feel, the Union is remote, undemocratic and ever more inclined to strip its smaller members of the right to make their own laws and decide their own futures.

NBC's Tim Russert dies of heart attack
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Tim Russert, NBC News' Washington bureau chief and the moderator of "Meet the Press," died of an apparent heart attack this afternoon at the age of 58.

No Honor - Metal Thieves Target Cemeteries
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Metal thieves continue to turn to cemeteries to cash in on urns, depriving the dead of their dignity and angering family members, despite a new ordinance aimed at curbing the crime.

Sheriff Myers & Associates partners with iXP Corporation
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Sheriff Myers & Associates (SMA), a Kansas City based security management consulting firm, announced a new strategic alliance with iXP Corporation - a leading national public safety & security consulting firm - on June 10th. iXP is the company that public safety and security organizations rely on to solve their mission critical emergency response problems. As a trusted and experienced company, iXP offers a proven methodology and tailored solutions for its clients-- which range from police, fire and EMS departments in large and small municipalities to leading academic institutions. “Our two firms are honored and pleased to have this new strategic business alliance. We are looking forward to a long relationship that assists with addressing our nation’s security needs,” stated SMA CEO and President Sheriff (Ret) Currie Myers, PhD and iXP Chairman & CEO Richard Dale, in a joint announcement.

Diesel Thieves Target California Farmers
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With the average cost of diesel fuel edging toward $5 per gallon, one California county is trying to protect itself from a growing rash of diesel thefts. In just the past few months, Kern County, Calif., has lost more than $280,000 worth of fuel to thieves, said police, although the problem is not exclusive to the area.