The power to pardon by the President is granted by the United States Constitution, Article II, Section 2: The President … shall have power to grant reprieves and pardons for offenses against the United States, except in cases of impeachment. Since the murder convictions of “Doctor” Kermit Gosnell involved state and not federal crimes, Obama is unable to pardon him, but there’s plenty of evidence | Read More »
In a special election to pick a new congressman to represent South Carolina’s first congressional district, Mark Sanford soundly defeated the sister of Comedy Central’s Stephen Colbert, Elizabeth Colbert-Busch. In the process, he gave the GOP establishment a smack down that should bring joy to the hearts of Conservatives everywhere. When Sanford’s sordid affair as governor became the primary weapon of attack by Cobert-Busch in | Read More »
Pioneer. Champion. The new Jackie Robinson. These are the accolades being heaped on Jason Collins for making the following announcement: I’m a 34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay. – Jason Collins Gee, I didn’t know he was black. Glad he came out about that one. But seriously, we have now reached a place in America when proudly proclaiming to the world that you | Read More »
When David Axelrod tried to give Obama cover for his failure to call the bombings in Boston, MA what they were—terrorism—he gave the following reason for Obama’s actions: “I’m sure what was going through the president’s mind is — we really don’t know who did this — it was tax day” Pathetic! Even though the White House eventually caved, Obama’s avoidance of the word was | Read More »
The U.S. Senate failed to pass a laundry list of arbitrary and ineffective anti-gun laws. Arbitrary (Adjective) 1: depending on individual discretion and not fixed by law 2: a: not restrained or limited in the exercise of power : ruling by absolute authority – b: marked by or resulting from the unrestrained and often tyrannical exercise of power Ineffective (Adjective) 1: not producing an intended | Read More »
“. . . the other side hasn’t been able to do anything but thump the Bible.” – Bill O’Reilly talking about people who oppose homosexual marriage. With these twelve words, the cockalorum—the Strident Conservative Word of the Day—of “the most-watched program in all of cable news” marginalized the opinion of nearly every Christian in America concerning their opposition to homosexual “marriage.” After being called on his | Read More »
Mark 16 1: And when the Sabbath was past, Mary Magdalene, and Mary the mother of James, and Salome, bought spices, so that they might go and anoint him. 2: And very early on the first day of the week they went to the tomb when the sun had risen. 3: And they were saying to one another, “Who will roll away the stone for | Read More »
It’s Good Friday. Today is the day we take time to remember the death of Jesus Christ on the cross for the sins of mankind. The Old Testament contains well over 100 distinct prophecies about Jesus (a conservative estimate) and many of these Messianic prophecies deal with his death and were fulfilled when he was crucified: He was despised and rejected by men, a man | Read More »
Have you heard that scientists are going to start using lawyers and politicians instead of rats for laboratory experiments? Apparently, this keeps the scientists from becoming too attached to their subjects . . . and there are simply some things even a rat won’t do. While it’s true that every member of The Strident Conservative G.O.P. Hall of Shame is worse than a rat when | Read More »
In an unexpected, but not surprising move, Senator John McCain (R-AZ) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) have proposed new legislation intended to protect the dangerous RINO. If it becomes law, the Protection of Republicans In Name Only and Washington Insiders Masquerading as Public Servants Act of 2013 (The R.I.N.O. W.I.M.P.S. Act) will provide special protections to a group that sees itself threatened with extinction if | Read More »
For over 13 hours yesterday, Rand Paul (R-KY) took a stand in defense of the Constitution of the United States. By way of a good-old-fashioned filibuster, he used the confirmation of John O. Brennan to be the new Director of the C.I.A. as an opportunity to bring attention to the growing acceptance by government that we must surrender liberty for safety. At question was whether | Read More »
The parents of a 6-year-old boy have filed a complaint with the Colorado Civil Rights Division because Eagleside Elementary School in Fountain banned the first-grader from using the girls’ restroom. While this may seem to be one of those “dog bites man” stories—my apologies to my beloved Alaskan Malamute—it is actually one of the latest examples of politically correct sexuality. The child, Coy Mathis, was | Read More »
Liberals tell us that new gun control laws are needed to protect citizens from being a victim of gun violence—as we all know, criminals follow the law when they commit a crime—or, at the very least, they are needed to reduce the likelihood of being a victim. They will tell you that they “respect” the rights of hunters and how these new laws won’t interfere | Read More »
As 2012 wound to a close, the lame duck Congress was faced with coming up with a solution to the self-inflicted financial crisis known as the “fiscal cliff.“ Self-inflicted because it was created by the same gutless politicians during the debt ceiling negotiations in 2011 who were now wringing their hands in search of a solution. One of the gutless politicians involved in those 2011 | Read More »
Homophobe – Homophobia (noun): irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals The state of Illinois, joining 9 other states and the District of Columbia, is one step closer to sanctioning homosexual marriage. I am opposed to homosexual marriage. The Boy Scouts of America is considering a change in policy that would allow homosexuals to become members and scout leaders. I oppose | Read More »
Dangerous and destructive gangs are roaming the nation’s capital. No one knows their origins, but since their arrival in the halls of Congress they have grown in number and power; and they are leaving behind a path of destruction everywhere they go. These gangs typically number from eight to sixteen; a small number, but powerful nonetheless. In years past, they have brought wreckage to many | Read More »
In the movie, The Princess Bride, Vizzini (played by Wallace Shawn) habitually used the word “inconceivable” when events occurred that were contrary to his expectations. After growing weary of repeatedly hearing the word, Inigo Montoya (played by Mandy Patinkin) says to Vizzini, “You keep using that word. I do not think it means what you think it means.” This past weekend, the Republican party | Read More »
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