Monthly Archives: May 2012

QC Times Intolerant of Religous Diversity

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Designated2

The Quad-City Times, in its editorial Wednesday, exhorts all Iowans to “take pride” in the eight Iowa recipients of Matthew Shepard scholarships, including a student from Clinton. While we are always pleased to honor outstanding students for their scholarly achievements, it is not … Continue reading →

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Walter & Joe, Separated at Birth

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Designated2

On the left is “Walter”, Jeff Dunham’s dummy. The one on the right – is Obama’s dummy. 00

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A Buck-Fifty To Pay for Liberal Tripe

Posted on May 8, 2012 by Designated2

If the Dispatch-Argus is seeking to topple the QCTimes from its lofty perch as the worst newspaper in this neck of the woods, it made a strong effort  this past Sunday. Its chronically weak Editorial page was in fine form, … Continue reading →

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Julia’s Circle of Life

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Designated2

One of our first recommendations as a linked source, The Iowa Hawk continues to be unmatched at political satire . . . truth through ridicule.    Their skewering of the Obama reelection campaign’s  adoption of a cartoon series portraying  . … Continue reading →

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Could George W. Bush Be the Last Republican President?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Designated2

Sobering article from Pajama Media —   The PJ Tatler » Could George W. Bush Be the Last Republican President? — lists an array of demographic factors supposedly leaning against Republicans.  The comment section is a useful antidote to the despondency … Continue reading →

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Quote for the Day

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Designated2

Referring to the most recent White House Correspondent’s Dinner, a regrettable tradition where Republican Presidents typically make fun of their own administration and foibles (as if the mainstream media has not done yeoman service in that regard) but where Democrat … Continue reading →

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Veritas Scoops UK’s Daily Mail!

Posted on May 7, 2012 by Designated2

I a story filed by Pamela Owen of the UK’s Daily Mail we learn: Dinosaurs may be partly to blame for a change in climate e they created so much flatulence, according to leading scientists. Professor Graeme Ruxton of St … Continue reading →

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Bishop Jenky – Another Man for All Seasons

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Designated2

Liberal pastors have been preaching big government dogma from the pulpit with impunity from the IRS and praise from Democrats for several decades.  The liberal media says nothing critical and instead serves as a megaphone for the same message, providing … Continue reading →

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Most Midwest Catholic Bishops Take a Firm Stand For Religious Liberty, Local Bishop, Not So Much

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Designated2

Note to readers: this article first appeared on these pages on February 13th but not posted as a general item.  It is repeated here both for purposes of providing background information to a May 1st feature column in the Dispatch … Continue reading →

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Our Insufferable President

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Designated2

A couple of dillies (with permission) from the folks at terrellaftermath.com.                     00

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