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Coach Roy's Reading List for 12/26/2011
Coach Roy's Reading List for 12/26/2011
'twas the day after Christmas and all through the lodgethe presents were all scattered, over here, just hodge podge.
Conservatives were hung by the Post with dispair, Just wishing their campaigns might refill with air.
And Liberals continued their Christmas Assault, "I mean, everyone knows that it's all Christian's fault..."
[As usual my comments are in bold type surrounded by square brackets ].
Politics as usual Department:
Government, schools aim for 'culturally sensitive' holidays
When it comes to the holidays, Washington-area officials, including those with the federal government, tread lightly around the Christmas tree. "I think we try to be culturally sensitive. I think we try to say 'Happy Holidays,' " said Arlington County spokeswoman Diana Sun. "We do really encourage people to have awareness."
[Yeah, its easy, just ban the word "Christmas" - just like they've done in DC - See World View down below]
Washington politicians keep kicking the can on spending
Sometime early next month, the United States' national debt will exceed $15.18 trillion. According to the Commerce Department, the nation's gross domestic product (the market value of all goods and services produced) is only $15.17 trillion. In other words, not soon after the ball drops in Times Square, the U.S. will join Greece and Italy in the ranks of countries whose total debt obligations are larger than their entire economies.
Don't abandon conservative message; sell it better
By: Star Parker Examiner Columnist Several new polls come as a jolt as they reflect the dismal state of mind of the American people. As USA Today's Susan Page sums up the latest USA Today/Gallup poll, the nation is "... more downbeat, more dissatisfied with its political leadership and more concerned about the country's direction than at almost any point in modern times."
In the Liberal-Conservative Debate, Where's the Common Sense?
by Barry Rubin How conservatives could win the next election by a landslide.
[Is Rush writing under a pseudonym?]
Small Business Owners Reflect on First Year in Congress
In 2010, 33 small business owners from both political parties were elected to Congress. That’s more than three times the number elected in 2008. ...
Free Enterprise magazine sat down with Reps. Schilling, Hanna, and Tipton nearly a year after they were elected to see how their experiences in running a small business translate in the halls of Congress.
Presidential Election Department:
Dozen states will prove pivotal to White House race
By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times - The 2012 presidential race will be decided in a dozen swing states, and President Obama faces a hard road to victory in many of them. “It appears this election will be much more like Bush-Gore” in 2000, said Democratic strategist Steve McMahon, co-founder of Alexandria-based Purple Strategies. “The president ain’t gonna win by 95 electoral votes.”
The Obamas Head to Church
President Obama and his family emerged from their compound on Oahu this Christmas day and headed out for a rare appearance in church.
[Went to the Marine Corps Chapel at Kaneohe, no, Rev Wright was not speaking yesterday]
Newt: My ballot fail is like Pearl Harbor
Not to be outdone by President Obama's claim earlier this week that he is the fourth-greatest president in the history of the United States — at least in terms of legislative and foreign policy accomplishment in his first two years — Newt Gingrich compared his campaign's inability to get on the Virginia primary ballot to the bombing of Pearl Harbor.
Gingrich, Clinton battle over 1990s legacy
Newt Gingrich is running for president on a dazzling record of success in the 1990s — a record that encompasses a booming economy, balanced budgets and a historic welfare reform law. It just so happens there’s someone else who lays claim to that record: Bill Clinton.
Trump, Ego, and the Presidency
by Roger L Simon Egotism in politics is one of the perils of modern democracy in a giant nation such as America.
World View
Christianity May Be Eradicated in Iraq and Afghanistan, Says Chair of U.S. Religious Freedom Commission
(CNSNews.com) - Despite long-term U.S. military occupations aimed at establishing representative governments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Christianity now faces the real threat of eradication in those countries because of severe and persistent persecution of Christians there, according to the chairman of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom.
[Unfortunately, there isn't much we can or should do about it - we set it up, God and his believers there will have to sort it out.]
Sharia kills freedom of speech in Austria
Freedom of speech no longer exists in Austria, as definitively proven by the Vienna high court. Last week, a judge upheld the conviction against Elisabeth Sabaditsch-Wolff on the following charge: "denigration of religious beliefs of a legally recognized religion."Bishops 'discussing' Obama's 'war on religion'
Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington and a Cardinal in the Roman Catholic Church, asked if President Obama is conducting a "war on religion" — as Gov. Rick Perry, R-Texas, alleged in a recent ad — said that his conference of bishops is "reviewing" Obama's policies toward Roman Catholics, as he implied that Obama does not respect their freedom of conscience.
[continues in Popular Culture below]
The Long Rough Awakening of Russia
Why Tyrants Fall
By Michael Ledeen, PJ Media - What spells the doom of dictators? Nobody really knows, and there are so many “whats” that the whole subject defies quantification. Coups and assassinations, revolutions, defeats in war, and even sudden collapses, are all to be found in the texts, ancient and modern. Even those of us who have predicted the fall of tyrannies, as I did in the case of the Soviet Empire, are surprised when it happens, and almost always fail to foresee how it happens.
Global What?
Nothing New, what's new?
Popular Culture, etc.:
Facebook Timeline welcomed — by some
On his revamped Facebook profile, anyone can scroll through recent highlights of Drew Davis' life in a new, scrapbook-like format.
Three Denver Muslims lead cheers for Tebow
DENVER — This is the story of three sports-loving Muslim brothers and how they boosted the career of the NFL’s most famous Christian. The Suleimans - Tariq, Ali and Mohammad- are responsible for “the Sign,” the towering electronic billboard that captured national attention when it began running messages in September urging the Denver Broncos to start Tim Tebow as quarterback.
[Now all he has to do is convert....]
EDITORIAL: Being Christian is a death sentence
Persecuted Christians are fleeing from the Middle East in increasing numbers. The United States should open its doors to them as a guaranteed safe haven.
This year, it was practically impossible to deny that some major factions of the atheist movement were waging a full-out assault on Christmas.
WatchThe Blaze‘s Official Recap of This Year’s Atheist-Led ‘War on Christmas’
It's Called 'Christmas,' Stupid
by Abraham H. Miller-It’s a Christmas tree, not a holiday tree. It has always been a Christmas tree and those afraid to mouth the word “Christmas” just appear foolish.
Occu-hippies Respond To Time Mag's Distinct Honor...
Daisy - Chics on the Right - So, you know how Time Magazine made the “protester” their person of the year? The video below shows the response of several occupiers honoredby their liberal masters.
The Police Have No Obligation To Protect You. Yes, Really.
by Mike McDaniel - When protecting our lives, we can rely only upon ourselves.
Business
Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt
One thing that I've noticed each week in doing the funniest/most insightful comments post is that the winners are almost always relatively "early" commenters. This makes sense. The earlier your comment gets in, the more people likely to see it... and thus vote for it.
Breaking: GoDaddy Drops SOPA Support
[Sounds like this is another issue without real support, except from Democrat control freaks and record/film executives.]
- Law Firms Removing Their Name From SOPA Supporters' List; SOPA 'Support' Crumbling
- Gibson Guitar & Others On SOPA Supporters List Say They Never Supported The Bill
Military Stuff
Repeal of ‘don’t ask’ gets mixed reviews
By Rowan Scarborough - The Washington Times - Three months after President Obama lifted the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the military, Pentagon officials say heterosexual troops are adjusting well to the new policy. Critics, however, say they are just following orders, and a recent survey showed many troops reporting a rise in tension.
[Especially in the Showers]Photo Gallery: Repeal of military gay ban gets mixed review after three months
And the rest of the stuff:
Posted by Coach Roy at 12/26/2011 10:31 AM 
Categories: Pop Culture, US Military, Political Theory:Government, Miscellany
Categories: Pop Culture, US Military, Political Theory:Government, Miscellany
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