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Fact Check

Fact Check

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FactCheck.org has a great analysis of the debate last night. Here’s just the Summary for a quick perusal – but you really have to read the analysis: Obama said McCain adviser Henry Kissinger backs talks with Iran “without preconditions,” but McCain disputed that. In fact, Kissinger did recently call for “high level” talks with Iran starting at the secretary of state level and said, “I do not believe that we can make conditions.” After the debate the McCain campaign issued…

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Youth Ministries Tax Status Revoked

Youth Ministries Tax Status Revoked

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Youth Ministries, Inc. – sounds like a nice charity, doesn’t it? Well, this group turns out to be some front for (or part of?) the notorious “Operation Rescue.” The IRS has announced that they have revoked the status of Youth Ministries Inc as a Section 501(c)(3) and Section 170(c)(2) exempt non-profit organization. The group and its leader, Troy Newman, have been under investigation by the IRS for money laundering and tax evasion. Sounds about right. In case you don’t glean…

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Dubya’s Dashboard – ooh, shiny

Dubya’s Dashboard – ooh, shiny

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Since I’m considered a nationally influential blogger, particularly for the viral distribution of bright shiny Blogger objects, here’s another: Dubya’s Dashboard from JumperBailey.com In addition to counting the number of days left, it gives a few hints as to why many of us are counting down the days. I’m placing it on the sidebar right beneath the running national debt so as to quicklook the misery. Get theDubya Dashboard! Here’s the explanation, and I’ll plug in the numbers for today….

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White House Switchboard

White House Switchboard

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Political comedy email making the rounds… “Thank you for calling the White House switchboard. Our new voice activated system will help direct you to the proper office.” “If you are calling to complain about the mishandling of the war in Iraq, press one.” “If you are calling to complain about the abuse of prisoners and the White House’s endorsement of torture, press two, and then say the name of the torture site that you wish to complain about (and please…

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No Tax Money for GA Public School Bible Classes

No Tax Money for GA Public School Bible Classes

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The Georgia State Senate has passed two pieces of legislation that pose a serious threat to the separation of church and state. One would create state-funded Bible classes in Georgia public schools. The second would allow the Ten Commandments to be displayed by county governments. Both bills are on Governor Sonny Perdue’s desk, and he is contemplating whether to sign them. Take action now and demand that Governor Perdue defend the Constitution and Georgia’s citizens from these attacks on the…

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