Category Archives: Throwing a Nutty

Amy Sullivan on Jonathan Reyes

Posted on 22 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

We have seen Amy Sullivan before. Among other things, Amy Sullivan was a legislative assistant to pro-abortion Catholic, former Senator Tom Daschle (D-SD).  She is as politically partisan as you can get.
This time Sullivan, with The New Republic as her … Continue reading →

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The Tablet… losers!

Posted on 15 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Recently Fr. Tim Finigan gave a thoughtful talk to the Catholic Theological Association of Great Britain about parallels/connections between the phenomena of “new movements” and the Catholic blogosphere.  He is onto something.
Even a cursory glance shows that both new movements … Continue reading →

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Comments on Fishwrap’s editorial against Bp. Finn and their call for his removal

Posted on 11 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Today Fishwrap offers up a fantasy editorial railing against Bp. Robert Finn of Kansas City-St. Joseph.  Based on his conviction by a Kansas City court, Fishwrap demands Finn’s resignation or removal from office.
It would take too many words here to pull their editorial apart, so … Continue reading →

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National catholic Reporter’s misleading piece about Bp. Morlino, Rep. Ryan.

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Are we surprised when the National catholic Reporter (aka Fishwrap) posts a a misleading, prejudicial report about a sound and strong Catholic bishop?
Here is Fishwrap’s piece:
Bishop Robert Morlino of Madison, Wis., (Rep. Paul Ryan’s home diocese) gives some political science lessons … Continue reading →

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How liberals see the world: If you are pro-life you are now a racist.

Posted on 8 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

If you are a liberal these days, you are losing most arguments that are based in facts. Liberals therefore are resorting to the ad hominem attack, which involves attacking the people they oppose instead of their positions.
For example, I say … Continue reading →

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The Tablet is staging a nutty over the UK’s Confraternity of Catholic Clergy.

Posted on 8 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

My friend the mighty p.p. of Blacken and Dean of Bexley, His Hermeueticalness, Fr. Finigan, whom I look forward to seeing soon, has a great post at his blog, The Hermeneutic of Continuity, about the upcoming meeting of the British … Continue reading →

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Planned Parenthood abortion zealot spits in the face of a Romney supporter

Posted on 18 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Life News:
Planned Parenthood Protestor Spits on Romney Supporter
by Steven Ertelt
A Planned Parenthood protestor [in other words a pro-PP protester = a zealot for PP] who purposefully mingled in with supporters of Mitt Romney at a Wisconsin event to chastise … Continue reading →

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LCWR Nuns are “the real thing”

Posted on 11 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Tom Fox of the Fishwrap was one the honored invited speakers at the recent meeting of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR – a subsidiary of the Magisterium of Nuns).   He has a brief but gushy post at … Continue reading →

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Nancy Pelosi Says Spirit of Susan B. Anthony Spoke to Her in White House

Posted on 9 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

I think I had better post this without much additional commentary.
From CNSNews:
Nancy Pelosi Says Spirit of Susan B. Anthony Spoke to Her in White House
By Eric Scheiner
(CNSNews.com) House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D.-Calif.) told a recent gathering of the Women’s … Continue reading →

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LCWR’s Sr. Chittister’s evolving view of being a woman religious.

Posted on 8 August 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

On the site of the National catholic Fishwrap there is a story about a meeting of the past presidents of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR – a subsidiary of the Magisterium of Nuns). The story, by their obedient … Continue reading →

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