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For the Love of God and Children
Far be it from me to be able to make a true and accurate judgment of the goings on in anyone's household or marriage, or to self righteously condemn or condone anyone's divorce, but saint's preserve us, how is it possible for parents to put their own ill feelings and needs above the right of a child to a full and happy life?
Mar 20, 2010 - 12:10:43 AM
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And Jesus Wept.
When I was a child back in the Green Isle, many was the time I heard my Great Grandmother say: 'And Jesus wept!'. The times she said it most was when news of some tragedy or other was heard.
Mar 13, 2010 - 12:10:25 AM
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Living a Negative Life
Likewise, people are never interested in reading in the news or seein on the telly how some people have been blessed by some event, or saved from some tragedy; they would rather see the blood and guts. It makes you wonder what sort of creatures we humans really are.
Mar 6, 2010 - 8:10:56 AM
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Alcoholics don't deserve forgiveness
My Da used to say: 'Give me a penny for a man's failed good intentions and I'd be a wealthy man'.
Feb 27, 2010 - 5:00:09 AM
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The Irish Jokes
Well I've done it again now haven't I. I wrote that little piece that the Big BenDedek published last week called 'The Luck of the Irish', and within just a few days I had people complaining about what I'd written, and what Mr. Ben had written at the bottom.
Feb 20, 2010 - 12:10:19 AM
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The Luck of the Irish
So go ahead Mr. Ben and blame the Irish for all the bad luck ye have, I don't mind at all. I understand that not being one of the 'blessed lucky ones' that ye don't know how to cope with life and all it's twists and turns, and so ye blame everyone else but yeself.
Feb 13, 2010 - 12:15:02 AM
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Race and Religion in America
Let us all be looking to Saint Ambrose for a little moral guidance on the matter, for he gave up his wealth to serve the Blessed Saviour, and lived his life without guile, nastiness or violence. If we believe in a God, then we ought to be doing the same.
Feb 6, 2010 - 12:20:31 AM
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Dancing with Lady Gaga
Without the intervention of those who know better, this sort of 'music' and 'dancing' tends ultimately, through the depraved nature of mankind, to descend to the level seen at Bangor High School. At that point, liberals, secular humanists, and even atheists join Christians in agreeing that there is a need to intervene, because the dancers are, after all, young men and women, not animals. And such 'dancing' is unworthy even of beasts.
Feb 5, 2010 - 12:20:56 AM
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All Amongst the Wool Boys
It was in the summer of 1959 that I started my first job. At the time, I was living at the seaside town of Redcliffe, about 60 kilometers from Brisbane City. I had just bought a second hand Malvern star bicycle so I had wheels to ride to work.
Jan 31, 2010 - 12:10:27 AM
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Excommunicating John Walsh
Excommunication is like a glass of fine Irish Whiskey with Water. An abomination! Excommunication is an utterly useless waste of time, words and effort if you ask me. I understand the Biblical meaning and purpose of it, and that frock wearing nancy that did it to you was nowhere near the mark.
Jan 30, 2010 - 12:15:10 AM
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With All Due Reverence
And sure it is that I am, that more often than not he sits on his Almighty Throne chuckling away at the antics of both the religious and non religious alike. Sure it is that he has a good sense of humor.
Jan 23, 2010 - 4:10:51 AM
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Sisters of Mercy according to John Walsh
Now to be sure there were those who seemed more to be instillin the fear of the devil into ye instead the fear of God, and one I personally experienced was called of all things, Sister Mary Des Anges. Sister of the Angels she was called and never more was there such an ill fitting name.
Jan 17, 2010 - 1:10:06 AM
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I am happy with what my people have created
But there will be those among the populations of earth that have clung to those things that are truly eternal, those people that have carried their genes, Chinese, Russian, European, Native American, undiluted through time, themselves looking no different than they did during that time period when their countries were at their highest artistic output.
Jan 14, 2010 - 2:55:14 AM
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John Walsh on Education
Mr. Fabiano (wonderful Irish name that) was talking about budget meetings and such like which is just another way of saying committees. There's a saying which goes: "Those that do the talking at meetings never meet to work." And isn't that the truth? They're all blather just to justify their own existence. And getting paid for it no doubt.
Jan 9, 2010 - 12:10:48 AM
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Skirt below the knees and legs crossed
But by the time the little colleen finds herself in the 'delicate condition' as the old folk were want to say, it's water under the bridge to be giving a tongue lashing about crossing the legs.
Jan 2, 2010 - 12:15:53 AM
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The Cart before the Horse
All ye heard from the clergy was; Be good, say the Rosary every day, go to confession every Saturday, go to Mass every Sunday, be kind to animals, don't use profanity, and don't nick anything.
Dec 26, 2009 - 12:11:02 AM
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Merry Christmas from John Walsh
Well! Didn't that just take the wind out of the windbags sail. Everybody gathered round to listen to the tirade were laughing fit to bust. Even the bloody seargent got a ticket. He was no different than anyone else.
Dec 23, 2009 - 1:13:45 AM
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When is a Saint not a Saint?
I don't know if the Sainted Mary Mackillop did or did not do any miracles, but I sure as hell am going to try and find out. I'm off to find a statue of her, and beg her indulgence to intercede with Jesus to provide me with an answer to the question.
Dec 21, 2009 - 12:20:56 AM
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The Severin Suspension: A Sneak Peek into a "Fairer" Future?
The Fairness Doctrine was a policy introduced in the United States in 1949, in an attempt to regulate political content on television so not to sway public opinion one way or another, and was fully adopted by the FCC in 1974, requiring television and radio broadcasters that presented one side of a controversial issue, to provide the opportunity for opposing points of view to be expressed at no charge.
Dec 4, 2009 - 12:16:38 AM
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A Simple and Effective Solution to Medical Costs
In 1960 the cost of health care was 5.1 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). In 2003 it represented 15.3 percent of the GDP. By 2007, just four years later, the amount had grown to 17 percent of the GDP. There are simple reasons why this enormous cost increase has occurred and why it has grown so dramatically in recent years.
Jul 27, 2009 - 12:01:10 AM
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This Far, No Further
Enough is enough! Despite, losing recent battles over TARP, the "porkulus" bill, Cap & Tax, and the recent personal failings of several conservatives in leadership positions, there is no time to mourn. While the statist agenda, charging ahead full bore, has pushed conservatism back there is too much at stake for inaction. We must draw the line here: This Far, No Further!
Jul 7, 2009 - 3:50:26 PM
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Iran: Green Hits the Streets
For the Iranian people everything begins on June 12, 2009, with their 10th presidential election since the 1979 Islamic Revolution: the challenge was between the outgoing president, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and the opposition’s leader, Hossein Moussavi. Their decision today is largely whether to keep hard-line president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in power for four more years, or to replace him with a reformist more open to loosening the country's Islamic restrictions and improving ties with the United States. Another candidate, Mehdi Karroubi, is more closely associated with the core causes of the Iranian reformist movement, including the freeing of political prisoners and women’s rights, but, as a former prime minister in the 1980s, Mr. Moussavi is given great credit for having managed Iran’s economy effectively during the war with Iraq.
Jun 28, 2009 - 11:05:03 AM
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Sotomayor Nomination is a Major Opportunity for Conservatives to Define President Obama as a Radical Liberal
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA -- "This is an enormous opportunity for conservatives to define President Obama as a radical liberal in a way that Republicans have so far failed to do," said Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com
May 27, 2009 - 11:49:07 AM
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Call your Senators Immediately
The illegal alien invasion is more than ("I just want to put food on the table,") illegal aliens wandering across our borders, it is a massive "conspiracy" on America, aided and abetted by our "blinded government" as well. With 15-20+ million illegal aliens camping out in our country, the invasion has now touched every citizen in America.
May 4, 2009 - 1:50:38 PM
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Obama Needs to Address Domestic Violence
During his presidential campaign, President Obama pledged to make violence against women a priority. He promised to help expand programs and services for victims of domestic violence in the U.S. and abroad and to strengthen criminal laws. Although he is still in the early days of his presidency and is dealing with many serious issues, it is imperative that the public hold Obama accountable for these campaign promises.
Apr 22, 2009 - 11:08:34 PM
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Maine's Stimulus Sisters Clueless in DC
I believe it was the late William F. Buckley, Jr. who said he would rather be governed by people whose names had been chosen randomly from the Boston phone directory than by the faculty of Harvard University. In the wake of the bank bailouts and the so-called "stimulus" package that were muscled through Congress without a single public hearing, Bill Buckley's wisdom has been affirmed repeatedly in recent weeks and months.
Mar 30, 2009 - 6:19:52 PM
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Freedom to Choose
I find it curious that, when it comes to the "pro-choice" crowd, the choice is actually quite limited. Those offering alternatives to abortion are branded as religious fanatics and even as dangerous. Pregnancy resource centers which provide options other than abortion are labeled as "fake clinics."
Mar 21, 2009 - 6:42:32 PM
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Darwin and the Koran
UNESCO proclaimed this year as "The year of Darwin" . This renewed the fight between the so-called Muslims and the so-called scientists, as they suppose Koran and Darwin's "Theory of evolution" are contrary to one another. Actually, Koran states, "We have started all life from water, from a single cell", giving no details and leaving the details to be discovered by science. Koran fully supports science. It says, "Those who know science, understand this book better." There is no conflict between the Koran and the Darwin's "Theory of evolution", they complete one another. Conflict is in the head of those who misunderstand Koran and Darwin.
Mar 15, 2009 - 8:07:59 AM
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Dying Newspapers, Dying Nation: Repent or Perish
From the New York Times to the Raleigh News and Observer, there are For Sale signs hanging on the doors of prominent newspapers across America with only a few buyers at hand.
Mar 13, 2009 - 12:08:29 PM
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Richard Viguerie: 'Rushification' is Inevitable Result of GOP Leaders' Incompetence
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA -- Broadcasters and commentators such as Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Mark Levin, Glenn Beck, and Michael Savage are seen as the de facto leaders of the Republican Party for a simple reason, Richard A. Viguerie said: "It's because no one else is acting like a Republican leader"
Mar 5, 2009 - 1:08:37 PM
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Dora Falls into Marketer's Tween-hood Trap
WATERVILLE, MAINE -- She's been a bilingual world explorer and a problem-solver extraordinaire. She's shouted, "Let's go!" and set off with her compass, backpack, and sidekick monkey. She's been a brave, adventurous, resourceful girl. Now, she's being made over to be a lipstick wearing 'tween. Marketers are giving Dora a complete makeover, and this time, her accessories include eye shadow rather than a map.
Mar 5, 2009 - 1:00:16 PM
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Declaring Independence
SPRINGFIELD, MISSOURI -- Declaring Independence, it is again time for patriots to protect their freedoms.
Mar 3, 2009 - 12:25:18 PM
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Collins & Snowe Lock Out Constituents From Stimulus Debate
On behalf of my four grandchildren -- who will ultimately bear the burden of paying for the stimulus bill -- I want to express my profound disgust with the enabling role Maine's US Senators played in ramming this hideous piece of legislation through Congress.
Feb 21, 2009 - 7:59:02 PM
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Stimulus Bill will Make Charities the Pawns of Government
MANASSAS, VIRGINIA -- The Stimulus Bill contains a dire threat of which most Americans are unaware, Richard A. Viguerie, Chairman of ConservativeHQ.com, said. "The bill could destroy the independence of America's nonprofit sector."
Feb 12, 2009 - 11:18:39 AM
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Resignation Superman
Those who overlook the lessons of history are likely to repeat the mistakes of the past. President Barack Obama seems to be treading the same path on Iran that former President Jimmy Carter was on. That path led to the disastrous circumstances that are still being felt in today's political sphere. Carter's misstep was to turn on a key ally in the region the guise of promoting human rights, thereby assisting in the establishment of the current dictatorship.
Feb 11, 2009 - 10:07:33 AM
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A Crisis of Misunderstanding Economics
First and foremost, both sides need to drop the rhetoric and political ideology. The Republicans want less regulation. The Democrats want program spending. President Obama is pushing down the earmarks and promoting responsibility.
Feb 9, 2009 - 11:49:25 AM
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"Me Too" Party
On Friday afternoon January 30, 2009, when most working Americans were readying themselves for the Super Bowl weekend and not watching the news, the "leadership" of the Grand Old Party "elected" the first black chairman of the Republican National Committee, Mr. Michael Steele.
Feb 5, 2009 - 11:31:13 AM
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The Saving More, Spending Less Conundrum
A recent Associated Press article by Martin Crutsinger discussed the economic paradox resulting from people saving more and spending less.
Feb 3, 2009 - 11:24:53 AM
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The Debate over Antichrist
Does the beast of Revelation involve Middle Eastern Muslim nations, is it exclusively European, or is it both? Some say the notion that Islam could play a prominent role in the coming revival of the Roman Empire is impossible, unorthodox, untraditional, the work of 'Lone Ranger' type interpretation, and even revisionist.
Jan 26, 2009 - 10:06:21 AM
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Tunnel Vision
ARISH, EGYPT -- As I write, we can hear the dull thud of explosions in the distance. Israeli airstrikes continue to blast targets in southern Gaza. Merciless bombing of the small Gaza Strip continues into a third week. I heard some people here in Egypt wonder if the Israeli Air Force must be running out of places and people to target. But perhaps the surveillance drones we heard and saw flying over the Rafah border crossing today hunted down more spots on which bombers could fix their cross-hairs. Perhaps they spotted underground tunnels. The Israeli government has, reportedly, already destroyed 80% of the tunnels that connect Gaza with the outside world.
Jan 12, 2009 - 12:18:34 PM
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