The Oath Keepers, the heavily armed and self-described “Christian patriot” militia who recently appeared in Ferguson, Missouri to “help” the police quell civil unrest, will be on the other side of the law in Kentucky where they have vowed to prevent federal marshals from ever arresting Kim Davis again. Right Wing Watch reports: Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes announced yesterday …
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As I noted last night, until very recently the talibangelicals have largely held their fire regarding the faith of Donald Trump. That began to change this week after Trump declared that “the law is the law” and that Kim Davis should look for another job. This morning the American Family Association comes after “cracker-eating” Trump with a denouncement conveniently provided …
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“I am deeply moved by all those who prayed for me. All I can say is that I am amazed and very grateful. I am enjoying spending time with my husband, my family, and my three dogs. I have also been spending time reading boxes of letters expressing support and prayers from people around the country. I haven’t even made …
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JMG reader Rick points us to editorial cartoonist Steve Sack, who succinctly tears down the asinine Kim Davis/Rosa Parks comparisons today for the Minneapolis Star-Tribune.
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82 year-old Donald Hallman is among an estimated 114,000 men and women who were booted from the military over their homosexuality between WWII and the end of DADT. Hallman appeared on CNN yesterday to demand that his record be cleared of its “dishonorable” notation. The Dallas Morning News agrees in an editorial published today which supports a bill pending before …
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Ho hum, another day, another Trump insult controversy. This morning Trump attempted to backpedal, saying that by “face” he didn’t mean Fiorina’s actual face. Or something. NBC reports: In an interview with FOX News on Thursday morning, Trump did not dispute the quote but said that he made the comment in a “jocular manner” and that he was referring to …
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Even though baby boys continue to contract herpes from their rabbis, yesterday the New York City Board Of Health repealed its requirement that Ultra Orthodox parents sign a Bloomberg-era consent form which warns them about a controversial circumcision ritual. Gothamist rants: After a few years of toothless bureaucracy and a minimal amount of government involvement, New York City is a …
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As we expected, Donald Trump is blasting both barrels at Ben Carson, who yesterday finally played the “I’m more Jesus than Trump” card. The Hill recaps this morning’s interview: Donald Trump said on Thursday that fellow 2016 Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson is being hypocritical for bringing religion into the race. “Who is he to question my faith?” Trump asked …
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Last month’s CNN/ORC poll showed Trump at 24%. More from CNN: Donald Trump has become the first Republican presidential candidate to top 30% support in the race for the Republican nomination, according to a new CNN/ORC Poll, which finds the businessman pulling well away from the rest of the GOP field. Trump gained 8 points since August to land at …
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2.4M views for the British weatherman who nailed the 58-letter name of a Welsh town. Say that three times fast.
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