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2017-01-24T17:19:28-05:00

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This Just In! IRS Seeking Agency Name Change…UPDATED

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:19 pm By Frank Weathers

The IRS, seeking to shed its image as a benign, and somewhat boring, revenue collection agency of the US Government, has asked the President to allow the agency to be more suitably named. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:04-05:00

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The National Organization for Marriage Made the IRS “Enemies List?” Do Tell.

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

Remember how during the Presidential campaign word got out the Mitt Romney had made a donation to the National Organization for Marriage? The Internal Revenue Service may have been the conduit of that information. (more…) Read more

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2017-01-24T17:20:05-05:00

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Kermit Gosnell Agrees To Serve Two Life Sentences

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

Thus avoiding the death penalty. More on that news here, By Russell Goldman (@GoldmanRussell) May 14, 2013 Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell agreed today to serve two life sentences and waive his right to an appeal in order to avoid the possibility of being condemned to death. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:05-05:00

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Is It Just Me, Or Has This Been A Tough Week For The Obama Administration?

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

I mean, it’s so bad, even CNN’s Piers Morgan is seeing the light. Benghazi, IRS, AP - doesn't add up to much 'transparency' does it, Mr President? — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) May 13, 2013 (more…) Read more

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Your Creepy, Post Gosnell Verdict, Quote of the Week, Courtesy of NARAL…

Last updated on: January 22, 2015 at 1:00 pm By Frank Weathers

“Now, let’s make sure these women are vindicated by delivering what all women deserve: Access to the full range of health services including safe, high-quality and legal abortion care.” –Ilyse Hogue, president of NARAL Pro-Choice America (more…) Read more

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2015-06-07T22:39:08-05:00

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For A Reader’s Query, A “Real” Catholic Reply (Music for Mondays)

Last updated on: June 7, 2015 at 10:39 pm By Frank Weathers

A long time ago, over on the YIMCatholic Facebook page, I shared a music video. It’s a little ditty about the Whole Foods parking lot and it did go viral. It also made some readers scratch their heads and ask, Did I miss something? Why is this on the YIM page? (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:06-05:00

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A Long Time Ago, In A Galaxy Far, Far, Away…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

When Democrats swore that they supported traditional marriage. Oh. Wait. That was only nine short years ago. My bad. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:06-05:00

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Sorry Forbes, But You Can’t Fool Papa Francis…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

Pope Francis sent out a tweet I missed the other day. The howls of opprobrium started up immediately. (more…) Read more

2017-01-24T17:20:07-05:00

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A Sign You Don’t See Very Often These Days…

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

But you can go eat at Zook’s BBQ Barn tomorrow. I found this though, so check with your parish. (more…) Read more

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Marriage Equality: The Prosperous Pol vs. The Gay Pauper

Last updated on: January 24, 2017 at 5:20 pm By Frank Weathers

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I’m with the gay pauper on this one. And so is the Catholic Church. Think about that for a moment. The Washington Post, see, published a story a few days ago about about a billionaire hedge fund manager working hard to bring the Republican Party out of the dark regarding marriage equality. His name is Paul E. Singer, and in the piece he’s quoted as having said, (more…) Read more

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