Tag Archives: The First Gay President

Uhhh… “Demosthenes”!

Posted on 6 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A sent me the following, with email subject line: “Demosthenes”.

Look.  Any public speakers can have off moments are resort to vocal pauses and fillers.  But I am weary of hearing people talk about what a great orator he is.
He is … Continue reading →

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The Empty Chair still has legs

Posted on 6 October 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Leaving aside Clint Eastwood’s rambling at the Republican Convention, the old gag of the empty chair, dusted off and placed in the bright lights, left a huge impression.
In the wake of The First Gay President’s hapless debate appearance, and the … Continue reading →

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150th anniversary of suspension of habeas corpus

Posted on 24 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Every once in a while The First Gay President likes to associate himself with Pres. Lincoln.  Perhaps this is from his connection with Illinois?  Perhaps because he has delusions of grandeur?  Perhaps it’s because he would like to suspend habeas … Continue reading →

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Creepy Obama Flag

Posted on 21 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Have you seen the latest swag being offered by the Obama campaign?  For a contribution, you can have one of these!

This guy isn’t full of himself, is he.
Perhaps he should have made the stripes into the colors of the rainbow. … Continue reading →

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Archbp. Chaput: “I certainly can’t vote for somebody who’s either pro-choice or pro-abortion.”

Posted on 17 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From Life News:
Abp Chaput on voting for Obama: ‘I certainly can’t vote for somebody who’s pro-choice’
by Patrick B. Craine
PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 17, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – As the November general election approaches, America’s Catholic bishops have been walking a fine line as … Continue reading →

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Obama’s Justice Dept. suing Gallup Polls after results they didn’t like. Coincidence?

Posted on 10 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Via DickMorris.com
Obama Thugs Rough Up Gallup For Polls They Don’t Like
The Obama Administration’s Justice Department announced, on August 22nd, that it was joining a lawsuit by a former Gallup employee and whistleblower against the Gallup Corporation for allegedly overcharging the … Continue reading →

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Democrat’s edit “God” out of their party platform

Posted on 4 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

From The Weekly Standard I learned that the Democrats, as the meet in their convention and as they rewrite the (savagely pro-tax-paid abortion on-demand) platform, have removed the word “God” from their working text.
2008 Platform:
“We need a government that stands up … Continue reading →

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The DNC’s agenda: abortion… abortion… abortion… more abortion…

Posted on 4 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

A reader alerted me to this from LifeNews:
MSNBC Host: “Get Your Abortions Now In Case Republicans Win”
by Steven Ertelt |
Touré Neblett, a co-host of The Cycle on MSNBC, is garnering criticism from pro-life advocates today after sending out a re-tweet … Continue reading →

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Adoration of The One is still strong as the Dems convene

Posted on 3 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Here’s is something to ponder.
I picked this up at The Blaze after a reader alerted me to it.
This is not official campaign merch but it is being handed out, it seems, at the Dems convention.
How about a calendar that includes an … Continue reading →

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ATTENTION: LABOR DAY – CANCELLED!

Posted on 2 September 2012 by Fr. John Zuhlsdorf

Animi caussa:

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