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Meet the new boss…

Posted on January 22, 2009 by John C. Snider

…(hopefully not) the same as the old boss.  Despite the waves of adulation for our new President still washing over the land, it seems appropriate to quote the lyrics of the classic song by The Who: I’ll tip my hat … Continue reading →

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Judge rejects inaugural lawsuit

Posted on January 17, 2009 by John C. Snider

This is no surpise.  “A federal judge on Thursday refused to order the words ‘so help me God’ taken out of President-elect Barack Obama‘s oath of office next week or to prevent ministers from praying at the inauguration celebration.”  Even … Continue reading →

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Gay bishop to speak at Obama event

Posted on January 12, 2009 by John C. Snider

According to an Associated Press article, “The first openly gay Episcopal bishop will say a prayer at the Lincoln Memorial for one of President-elect Barack Obama‘s first inauguration events.”

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Rick F**king Warren???

Posted on December 18, 2008 by John C. Snider

What the hell is Barack Obama thinking?  Rick “The Purpose-Driven Hammerhead” Warren is going to deliver Obama’s inauguration invocation? (We could talk about why there’s an invocation to start with, but that’s another matter…)

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