Category Archives: RELIGION AND GOVERNMENT

The Pope and Obama — So Who’s Shuck’n and Jive’n Who?

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Designated2

Pope Francis and President Obama had a meet and greet today at the Vatican. Normally we would believe the Pope or any defense of the Pope vis-`a-vis Barack Obama. But today’s AP wire juxtaposed with the Vatican version has managed … Continue reading →

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Ben Sasse – Clever, Educational Web Ad

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Designated2

Much thanks to MVM for sending us the link to this outstanding ad for Ben Sasse’s campaign  for the U.S. Senate from Nebraska. Cleverly taking advantage of timely interest in the March Madness of basketball tournaments, it also is an … Continue reading →

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Indeed: Democrats are making income inequality worse

Posted on March 16, 2014 by Designated2

Regrettably in some ways Republicans are helping them George Will’s main point in today’s syndication is that Democrats, while railing about income inequality employ policies that  transfer wealth away from working class and middle income earners, the people they pretend … Continue reading →

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Weak-Kneed Republicans Prove TEA Party Points

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Designated2

Follow up to Arizona Religious Freedom Restoration Act controversy — First of all do not accept the liberal main stream media characterizations of the Arizona type legislation, including Fox Radio.  Regrettably the later usually  accepts the former’s decision as to … Continue reading →

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Pope Francis Should Talk to the Dalai Lama

Posted on February 22, 2014 by Designated2

It’s not the system, it’s the people . . . the Dalai Lama has a better understanding of economics . . . A Wall Street Journal story Friday reported on the Dalai Lama’s visit to the US this week. According … Continue reading →

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Smaller is Better and Big Government Does Not Serve the Poor

Posted on February 4, 2014 by Designated2

Two engrossing articles on political philosophy came our way today.  They are not strictly on the same theme but they do reinforce each other. Bold typeface is our emphasis . First up is John Hayward writing at RedState who reflects … Continue reading →

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Pope Veritaspac Speaks Again

Posted on January 12, 2014 by Designated2

Part 2 of our humble pronouncements on two Papal encyclicals dealing with economic matters has been posted. In Part 1 we set forth important excerpts with some annotations by us regarding the Pope Leo XIII encyclical Rerum Novarum (published in … Continue reading →

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Is the Pope Merely Being Cathartic ?

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Designated2

Pope Francis has more than once made us wince because of his penchant for off the cuff remarks.  It is not that we do not appreciate his openness, friendliness and willingness to engage, nor because we always disagree with his … Continue reading →

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Bullying Those With Religious Differences

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Designated2

Regarding our post earlier in the week: QC Times Agitprop . . .  and the QC Times’ Barb Ickes’ front page hagiography of a young “gay” and “out” local high school student,  our illustrious senior editor had this to offer: … Continue reading →

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Marriage Blitz, Snarky Jabs At SCRCC

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Designated2

This is Veritaspac.com’s  week for responding to the same sex marriage “blitz” being put on by Democrats and some Republicans.   Just another one of our services to local Republicans  in support of our local, state and national platforms  . … Continue reading →

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