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2016-11-26T17:14:42-04:00

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Bo and Woody would be proud!

Last updated on: November 26, 2016 at 5:14 pm By Dave Griffey

There are few rivalries as storied and influential as the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game. And this one is a game to remember. Even now, more Penn State fans are going crazy than Buckeyes. What a game! A botched fake punt. Tangled chains on the sidelines. Harbaugh’s obligatory broken headset. And he even got a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct! The head coach! Ah, what a game. Double overtime. OSU’s suffering kicker redeemed. And Samuel’s phenomenal run at... Read more

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2016-11-26T11:55:25-04:00

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An answer to Salon’s progressive spin on Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 26, 2016 at 11:55 am By Dave Griffey

In which brave and courageous, godlike heroes clash with savage, murderous barbarians. Of course Salon, being slightly to the Left of center, simply takes the old stereotypes and flips the nameplates around. First, note the Myth of myths in the article: The idea that kids in America today would not be aware of the hardships and atrocities visited upon the Native American population when it is overwhelmingly focused on in our schools, on the news, on PBS, on educational TV,... Read more

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2016-11-26T13:04:13-04:00

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The best reflection on the death of Fidel Castro

Last updated on: November 26, 2016 at 1:04 pm By Dave Griffey

Courtesy of Mark Shea. Yep, that pretty much sums it up. Of course anyone in any position of influence or power will have detractors. That’s how it goes. For my part, I’ll watch to see how those who were most impacted by Castro react. Those American luminaries bending over to sing his praises while going home to count the millions they’ve made off this American system they hate? I don’t care about their opinions any more than I care about... Read more

2016-11-25T13:27:30-04:00

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The embarrassing stupidity of modern American consumers

Last updated on: November 25, 2016 at 1:27 pm By Dave Griffey

Several shot on Black Friday, one of which was over a parking space. This doesn’t include the brainless mobs rioting and pushing and assaulting for the latest digital device or worthless trinket, most of which are purchased for themselves rather than others. I mean, really? The good news is that I know of few religious traditions, liberal, conservative or otherwise that are condoning this shameful madness. After all, if we’re going to complain and criticize people for rioting over a... Read more

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2016-11-24T15:00:54-04:00

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Have a Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 24, 2016 at 3:00 pm By Dave Griffey

Issued by President George Washington, at the request of Congress, on October 3, 1789 By the President of the United States of America, a Proclamation. Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor; and—Whereas both Houses of Congress have, by their joint committee, requested me “to recommend to the people of the United States a... Read more

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2016-11-23T08:25:39-04:00

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The president and the Butterball

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 8:25 am By Dave Griffey

A favorite scene from one of my favorite episodes of The West Wing. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I’m thankful for everyone who visits and throws out their opinions, even if they disagree with me. It always gives me food for thought. Take care, God’s blessings and have a safe and bountiful holiday, no matter where you’re at in life. Remember that life itself is worth giving thanks for. I’ll be gone the rest of the day, with family tomorrow and busy avoiding... Read more

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2016-11-23T10:02:36-04:00

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On the other hand, the way I explain the history

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 10:02 am By Dave Griffey

NPR guides us through a multi-cultural, liberal celebration of Thanksgiving. My favorite part is this: There is evidence, in the form of a colonist’s letter, to suggest the feast did happen, but the holiday didn’t take off nationally until the civil war, when writer Sarah Hale advocated for it as a way to unite the country. Evidence in the form of colonist’s letters? Of course. We’ve always known that. And what other sources, pray tell, do we have to suggest... Read more

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2016-11-23T08:25:21-04:00

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Don’t blame the stores that open on Thanksgiving

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 8:25 am By Dave Griffey

Blame the people who shop at the stores that open on Thanksgiving. The dark, underside of a free, commercialized economic is the tendency to value money and bargains above all things, including the ability of others to spend time with their families so you can save a buck on something you don’t need. People who support capitalism, the free market, and a consumer driven economy would do well to admit to the abuses and the deviation from basic, common... Read more

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2016-11-23T08:24:51-04:00

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The repeal of Godwin’s law

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 8:24 am By Dave Griffey

Has apparently happened. We’re hearing that we’ve elected a fascist, Nazi, white supremacist bent on concentration camps and genocide. And this time we mean it! Anyway, I have no problem looking at history to learn about the present to avoid problems in the future. And Germany, c. 1930s, is fair game. Nonetheless, for the more hysteric comparisons, Darwin Catholic brings a little bit of sanity into the mix by reminding us about those important differences between us today and... Read more

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2016-11-23T07:47:37-04:00

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The Pilgrims’ Pride

Last updated on: November 23, 2016 at 7:47 am By Dave Griffey

Here are a few pro-pilgrim and pro-Thanksgiving posts from blogging past. I love the pilgrims and the whole story of the first Pilgrim’s thanksgiving. I know, we could go on forever about the details. Truth be told, I never heard about them until first grade. My parents told me many stories about our nation, but most of them stopped around the Depression. What I picked up from there, I learned from culture, school or books. The 1st Grade lesson wasn’t... Read more

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