Friday, October 17, 2008

News Updates, 10/17

NCR-U.S. bishops damaging rich Catholic faith tradition
Dissenting, confused theologian says single issue endorsements hurt church when bishops tell Catholics that abortion trumps all other moral issues and lash out against the Democratic Party
[More ignorance from a woman who claims to be a Catholic theologian. Bishop Robert Finn answered this naive argumentation here.]

Camden Bishop: Right to Life of Unborn Must be "First Concern" in Public Square
"Simply put, our concern for the dignity of the human person already born is rendered moot if we do not place first concern on the right of that person to be born."

Most extreme pro-abort presidential candidate ever?
Princeton prof warns: Obama is worst of all senators

Candidates spar over abortion rights
Issue has been largely overshadowed by financial crisis

Over 1,300 more Iraqi Christians flee Mosul
After upsurge of violence against them by Muslim extremists

Gay calendar challenges Spain's Catholic Church
Men embracing on church altar wearing only dog collars

Britain: man found not guilty of murdering wife
Man smothered her with plastic bags, called it 'mercy'

Anglican head: Greed behind financial crisis
'Not specific to any one nation' or 'any one religion'

Muslim prayer leads to work disputes
Employers: we can't accommodate strictly scheduled prayers

Priest scolded for allowing Maher to film in church
Anti-Catholic comedian produces scornful 'Religulous' movie

"Principal Architect" of the Culture of Death Tony Blair to Speak at Catholic Youth Conference in Rome
When Blair stepped down as Prime Minister, John Smeaton of SPUC wrote, "In general, there is virtually no area of pro-life or pro-family ethical concern which has not been made worse by the Blair government

Judge rips ex-priest for tenth sex crime
Sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison for molestation

Issues & Politics

Obama Voted 'Present' on Mortgage Reform [Another Obama Lie]
In each of the first two presidential debates, Barack Obama claimed that "Republican deregulation" is responsible for the financial crisis. Most viewers probably accepted this idea, especially because Republicans generally do favor deregulation. But one essential fact was missing from the senator's narrative: While there has been significant deregulation in the U.S. economy during the last 30 years, none of it has occurred in the financial sector


High court approves voter fraud in Ohio voting dispute
SCOTUS granting Brunner's request because it appears that the law does not allow private entities, like the Ohio GOP, to file suit to enforce the provision of the law at issue.

On Thurday, Obama mocked "Joe the Plumber" [YouTube Video]
Crowd laughs at Obama's elitist sneering of the working middle class; Obamabots prefer policy of "Trickle up poverty"

Sarah Palin's National Security Credentials
Better credentials than Obama? Higher security clearance than either Obama or Biden? Probably.

Senate Intelligence Official: Obama Would Endanger Us
If Barack Obama wins the presidency, he will endanger the country by making us more vulnerable to terrorist attacks, the vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence tells Newsmax. Obama “would so weaken our security forces that I personally believe that we would be in much greater danger of terrorist attacks in the United States and abroad,” says Sen. Kit Bond, R-Mo

(10/16) Republican Jewish Coalition Hits Obama on Jeremiah Wright In Ad[PDF]
Sen. Barack Obama has surrounded himself with individuals whose anti-Israel views are so dangerous, naïve and reckless that it raises serious questions about his judgement. Obama’s top military advisor McPeak told a newspaper that he believes Jews in Miami and New York are the obstacles to peace in the Middle East.
And because of this ad,
Obama Campaign Withdraws From Two Jewish Debates

Sarkozy: “Arabic Is the Language of the Future” The French government is strongly advocating the teaching of Arabic language and civilization in French schools. [Say "Au revoir!" to France as we knew it]

ACORN calling Obama a liar
10/16-ACORN organizers this morning said that Sen. Barack Obama, as a local elected official in Chicago, participated in two training sessions for 50 volunteer leaders.

Out of Control Heckler & Obama Supporter Arrested at Palin Rally in NC Thursday
Towards the end of the Palin rally at Elon Univeristy, a sophomore named
Andy Milne, was arrested for disorderly conduct for heckling. Palin even
made a reference to his outburst.

Obama to Declare Carbon Dioxide Dangerous Pollutant
Barack Hussein Obama will classify carbon dioxide as a dangerous pollutant that can be regulated should he win the presidential election on Nov. 4.
[Should he do us a favor and hold his breath?]

Analysis Shows ACORN Received at Least $31 Million in Federal Funding
Washington, Oct 16 - House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today released an analysis showing that the left-wing group ACORN, currently under investigation by the FBI for a “coordinated national scam” of voter registration fraud according to the Associated Press, has received at least $31 million in federal funding from various federal agencies since 1998.

Dick and Dan the Plumbers back Joe's tax claims[w/video]-WTVH (Syracuse)
Dan Franklin is a plumber for Lafrance Plumbing in Syracuse. He's been following the presidential race very closely. He laughs when "Joe the Plumber" is mentioned, but says he has a great point. Lafrance Plumbing makes more than $250,000 a year, and would have to pay higher taxes if Senator Barack Obama is elected, and implements his tax plan. For Lafrance, lowering profits, is not an option.

Mentally Challenged Man Forced to Vote for Obama (Albany, NY)
Apparently, this man who lives in a group home for the mentally challenged was taken by aides to an early voting precinct. When asked who he wanted to vote for, he said "McCain." The aide took his ballot, and said, No, should should vote for Obama. His parents are upset about this.

Recordings and information leading to recent API story on Michelle Obama’s telephone call is now being cleared for release
For real or a hoax? We'll see...maybe.

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