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Obama Got Black at Morehouse But Didn’t Speak the Truth
https://townhall.com/columnists/crystalwright/2013/05/21/obama-got-black-at-morehouse-but-didnt-speak-the-truth-n1602643
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Obama didn’t refer to himself as a black man during his re-election campaign either. … 1968, according to a Children's Defense Fund report. … Giving back should be something we all do but the Democrats’ message to black America always seems to be someone will be there to help…
Minorities Don’t Need Single Party Rule
https://townhall.com/columnists/harryrjacksonjr/2013/05/21/minorities-dont-need-single-party-rule-n1602373
https://townhall.com/columnists/harryrjacksonjr/2013/05/21/minorities-dont-need-single-party-rule-n1602373
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This has little to do with individual policemen or teachers and everything to do with leadership. … I want to be clear that I am not telling any American, black or otherwise, to switch parties. … I am urging minorities, especially blacks, to no longer allow their votes to be taken for granted.…
Obama vs. The Free Press
https://townhall.com/columnists/ricksantorum/2013/05/21/obama-vs-the-free-press-n1601642
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to gain political favor are just a few among many. … , Libya, we have seen more than 100 pages of emails that demonstrate how the talking points were changed from fact to fiction to fit … We call on all governments to protect the ability of journalists, bloggers, and dissidents to write and speak freely without retribution…
Liberals Starting to Question Administration Over NSA Snooping Scandal
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/heatherginsberg/2013/06/09/lib…o-question-administration-over-nsa-snooping-scandal-n1616201
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It looks like the liberals may actually start to turn on the President after the news of NSA spying. … The two groups are pairing up to sound the alarm over the NSA snooping scandal. … Now that we know the Liberals and Libertarians are willing to join forces on this issue, perhaps it is time to be aware of how big…
Let’s Get Skeptical: America Is In Need Of A James Madison Moment
https://townhall.com/columnists/austinhill/2013/06/09/lets-g…ptical-america-is-in-need-of-a-james-madison-moment-n1616062
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Americans voted twice for a big-government President, and now we’re beginning to experience the impact of big government. … to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. … Certainly, we are still “free enough” – at least for now, anyway - to speak out, to allow our voices to be heard, and to freely exchange…
Something Is Amiss
https://townhall.com/columnists/jackiegingrichcushman/2013/06/06/something-is-amiss-n1613757
https://townhall.com/columnists/jackiegingrichcushman/2013/06/06/something-is-amiss-n1613757
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"The creatures outside looked from pig to man, and from man to pig, and from pig to man again: But already it was impossible to say … Followers, on the other hand, are groomed to take at face value whatever the leaders say to be true. … government not only exercises the powers that we have voted to give it, but exercises additional powers that we have never voted to…
E.T. Phones Home on Marriage
https://townhall.com/columnists/robertmorrison/2013/06/06/et-phones-home-on-marriage-n1613609
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But then there’s the vote of ExxonMobil stockholders to uphold marriage. They voted by a 4-1 margin. … Last November, it is true, voters in four liberal states voted not to defend true marriage. … They now look to the U.S. Supreme Court to administer the final blow to marriage.…
Boy Scouts: A Disheartening Betrayal
https://townhall.com/columnists/rebeccahagelin/2013/06/03/boy-scouts-a-disheartening-betrayal-n1611513
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Contrary to public perception, the proposal to admit adult homosexuals into leadership was not voted down, it was simply not voted … They have decided to teach our children that political expediency matters more than principle.
So what to do? … and fight to try and resurrect the BSA - or if it's time to take a hike from scouting for good.…
EPA Climatism: Dictating Our Lives, Living Standards and Life Spans
https://townhall.com/columnists/pauldriessen/2013/06/01/epa…dictating-our-lives-living-standards-and-life-spans-n1610471
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Parliament has voted to end subsidies for its Emissions Trading Scheme, and the global warming and renewable energy false façade is … Companies will be forced to outsource work to other countries, reduce work forces, shift people to part-time status, or close their … million tons of pellets in 2012, to burn in power plants that consumed over 7 million tons of wood last year and expect to double…
A Glimmer of Hope for Conservatism
https://townhall.com/columnists/markdavis/2013/05/31/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-conservatism-n1609956
https://townhall.com/columnists/markdavis/2013/05/31/a-glimmer-of-hope-for-conservatism-n1609956
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We’re not here to bust on Obama. You may have even voted for him. Know what? We don’t care. … The only way to prevent it is to strip government down to the lean, efficient machine it is supposed to be.
“And guess what? … And if they do, not a dime of your money needs to go to subsidize them.…
Immigration: Boehner Confirms Hastert Rule in House, Senate Kills Border Fence Measure
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2013/06/19/boehner-c…stert-rule-senate-defeats-border-measures-cbo-score-n1622511
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(That is classic Washington: a plan to have a plan.) … Raul Labrador's plan, which is the best idea I've seen to date. … The fact that it happens to adhere more closely to the wishes of most Americans than the gang's proposal is somehow reduced to an afterthought…
As Alaska Goes, So Goes America?
https://townhall.com/columnists/randalldesoto/2013/06/19/as-alaska-goes-so-goes-america-n1622790
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When Reagan won his second term in 1984 (carrying 49 out of 50 states), the GOP held a 53 to 47 majority in the Senate only to give … All eyes then turn to the Senate, where Harry Reid’s Democrats hold a working 54 to 45 edge (including 2 independents that caucus with … As the full weight of Obamacare begins to impact Americans' everyday lives, driving up premiums and causing millions of employers to…
Immigration Debate is All About Border Security
https://townhall.com/columnists/byronyork/2013/06/18/immigration-debate-is-all-about-border-security-n1622031
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path to citizenship "a nonstarter." … "Then come the measures to secure the border." … And just to make it unavoidably clear, last week the Senate voted on an amendment proposed by Republican Sen.…
Obama Again Proves His Loyal Support for Abortion and Infanticide
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/06/18/obama…ce-against-his-support-for-abortion-and-infanticide-n1622003
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supporters asking for donations to fight the legislation. … In other words, by voting against the Born Alive Infant Protection Act Obama voted to support infanticide and for leaving babies who … survive abortions to die. …
Sessions: Let's Face It, This Immigration Bill is Beyond Repair
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/guybenson/2013/06/17/sessions-lets-face-it-this-immigration-bill-is-beyond-repair-n1621094
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authority to executive branch officials to prevent future removals, including removals of criminal aliens.’ … It’s time for the Gang of Eight to start being straight with the American public.” … If "this time is different," I'd love to know how and why. Which brings us, once again, to Marco Rubio. …
Governor Brewer Betrays Conservatives, Forces Through Huge Obamacare Medicaid Expansion
https://townhall.com/columnists/rachelalexander/2013/06/17/g…es-forces-through-huge-obamacare-medicaid-expansion-n1621431
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According to Arizona State Rep. … Unlike previous Medicaid expansions, there are no tobacco funds to raid to use to pay for it. … Some suspect that Brewer rammed the bill through as appeasement to Obama, in order to get him to back off on attacking Arizona over…
Rubio Dodges Direct Question About Whether He'll Vote For Gang of Eight Bill
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/06/17/rubio-wont-suppoert-his-own-bill-n1621419
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A bill without increased border security which everyone has now conceded needs to happen. … A whole slew of amendments have been offered to boost border security, Democrats and Gang of Eight Republicans have voted against them … This thing is turning out to be a huge waste of time.
H/T The DC…
Amnesty First, Citizenship Second, Border Security Maybe
https://townhall.com/columnists/danholler/2013/06/17/amnesty-first-citizenship-second-border-security-maybe-n1620367
https://townhall.com/columnists/danholler/2013/06/17/amnesty-first-citizenship-second-border-security-maybe-n1620367
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Marco Rubio (R-FL) seemed to acknowledge he thought real reform was possible. … Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) would not have the 60 votes necessary to cut off debate. … For us conservatives, it is time to dial up the pressure.…
Battle Rages in Historic Aleppo
https://townhall.com/columnists/nightwatch/2013/06/16/battle-rages-in-historic-aleppo-n1620974
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One report claimed 75% of the 50 million registered voters voted. … US decision to send arms. … Already the US announcement has started to generate confusion and resentment among the Hazara clans in Afghanistan, according to NightWatch…
Greenbacks Beat the Greens in Uber-Green California
https://townhall.com/columnists/maritanoon/2013/06/16/greenbacks-beat-the-greens-in-ubergreen-california-n1620972
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coastal districts voted for it. … remove the fracking moratorium provision to get the bill to the Assembly. … It’s to provide transparency to the public.” …
Everything You Need To Know About The Rubio/McCain Amnesty Catastrophe In 15 Quotes
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnhawkins/2013/06/15/every…ut-the-rubiomccain-amnesty-catastrophe-in-15-quotes-n1620681
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How we handle immigration is of fundamental importance to questions ranging from national security to economic growth to the character … meaningless. -- Louie Gohmert
9) Should this be grounds to primary challenge every Republican who voted for this bill, and I mean … The ACLU has been quite clear that it intends to sue to stop mandatory e-verify and probably sue to stop a bunch of other things.…
Boehner’s ‘Hastert Rule’ Revoke For Obama’s Immigration Agenda Puts GOP Rule at Risk
https://townhall.com/columnists/neilmccabe/2013/06/15/boehne…for-obamas-immigration-agenda-puts-gop-rule-at-risk-n1620551
https://townhall.com/columnists/neilmccabe/2013/06/15/boehne…for-obamas-immigration-agenda-puts-gop-rule-at-risk-n1620551
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If Boehner holds to those 138 Republicans, who voted against the conservative budget plan, he is still short 80 votes for the 218 votes … -Calif.) knows how to collect and hold on to votes. … Now, Team Boehner has decided to kneecap up to 100 Republican congressional candidates in 2014.…
Mike Bloomberg's Gun Control Message Backfiring
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2013/06/14/mike-bloombergs-gun-control-message-backfiring-n1620213
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when it comes to elections. … Democrats who voted against the gun bill.In a letter to more than 1,000 donors, Bloomberg called out the four Democrats — Sens. … tried but failed to secure enough GOP support for the gun bill and have warned that public criticism of vulnerable Democrats who voted…
Ushackle Us From Progressive Mob Rule
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnransom/2013/06/14/ushackle-us-from-progressive-mob-rule-n1619919
https://townhall.com/columnists/johnransom/2013/06/14/ushackle-us-from-progressive-mob-rule-n1619919
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In a period where we have more data to make decisions about
how to live our lives, how to best use our talent and how to gain an education … that’s right for us, our government is using that technology to limit our
choices, to revert to a patristic, feudalism that keeps … The more people you have bargaining, the easier it
is to come to an agreement.…
Obama's Scandals Driving Down His Job Approval
https://townhall.com/columnists/donaldlambro/2013/06/14/obamas-scandals-driving-down-his-job-approval-n1619646
https://townhall.com/columnists/donaldlambro/2013/06/14/obamas-scandals-driving-down-his-job-approval-n1619646
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To add insult to injury, Obama has to swallow the news that his
Republican predecessor, on whom he has blamed all of his problems, … He promised to bring the high unemployment rate down to about 6
percent, but it remains at 7.6 percent. … figure out how to boost
the price of gasoline to the levels in Europe" where gas prices are about
$9 a gallon.…