Posted by RB on August 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The Obama Cult Apparently Still Has Some Members….
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Posted by RB on February 7, 2008 · 17 Comments
The wife of Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy made an interesting observation on Super Tuesday. She noticed that newscasters and commentators were referring to Hillary Clinton on a first-name basis, but to all other candidates either by last name or full name. I agree with Mrs. BA in her assessment that this is a clear … Continue reading →
Posted by RB on January 24, 2008 · 1 Comment
The Huffington Post reports Vice President Dick Cheney prodded Congress on Wednesday to extend and broaden an expiring surveillance law, saying “fighting the war on terror is a long-term enterprise” that should not come with an expiry date.” … Administration allies in Congress not only want the expiring law made permanent but amended to give … Continue reading →
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Posted by RB on January 19, 2008 · Leave a Comment
Many have already pointed out how Mike Huckabee’s stated desire to amend the US Constitution so as to bring it into line with the Bible is an implicit admission that the Constitution is not a Christian document. Conservative Christians may rebut “Hey! The US is a Christian nation. It’s just not Christian enough, and that’s … Continue reading →
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Posted by RB on January 18, 2008 · 2 Comments
Unorthodox Atheism has put up footage of Keith Olbermann reporting on Mitt Romney being called out on a lie at an appearance at a Staples store. Romney claimed to not have lobbyists on his campaign committee. Having none of this, Associate Press reporter Glen Johnson cut him off immediately, interjecting “That’s not true, Governor, that … Continue reading →
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Posted by RB on January 17, 2008 · 12 Comments
Producers of the Intelligent Design propaganda film Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed are trying to bribe Christian schools in America to facilitate or even force their students to go see their movie.
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The Frame Problem 