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Posted at 3:22pm on Nov. 17, 2007 Federal agents seize mint producing Ron Paul coins
By hoosierteacher
A private mint in Indiana was raided by federal agents earlier this week for creating and distributing money illegaly. The coins produced (including "inflation proof" copper and silver) have the likeness of Ron Paul on them.
The Ron Paul campaign denies any involvement, but it seems hard to believe Paul might have been totaly unaware. Just another Ron Paul bizzare event. The mint (like Ron Paul) buys into some of the conspiracy theories surrounding the US Federal Reserve.
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Posted at 3:14pm on Nov. 5, 2007 Put up or.... or don't put up (a challenge)
By hoosierteacher
(It's the nicest way I could think to word the title).
There's clearly been a lot of anger about "having to vote" or "not having to vote" on the winner of a party's primary. The tired arguments of both sides are well articulated (if a little edgy) over at the recommended "What do you mean, I HAVE to vote for Rudy".
So let's see how people REALLY feel.
I've been a registered republican for all of my voting life. I've volunteered and been paid by campaigns, from local up to a US senatorial campaign. I've been a proud RedState member for 2 years and 48 weeks. I've been in the trenches for my party, not because I love the cute little elephant but because I am a conservative. My conservatism stems from my Christian world view and my political belief in federalism. I've been active for nearly 25 years.
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Posted at 5:12pm on Nov. 3, 2007 A salute to Sen. Feinstein (no, really)
By hoosierteacher
After giving her support to Judge Southwick to get him out of committee recently (against the wishes of her far left supporters), Sen. Feinstein has again stood on principle (against her left wing supporters) to support another deserving nominee.
Judge Mukasey is the current man up for the Atty Gen position to replace Gonzales. Mukasey is being grilled by the left for his supposed support of torture and supposed views on waterboarding.
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Posted at 4:41pm on Nov. 3, 2007 URGENT - breaking news in Pakistan
By hoosierteacher
Until more information comes in and someone can write a more detailed diary or front page story I have a flash message from the front page of Drudge. I am unable to get to a tv right now, so anyone who can fill in the blanks can jump in.
Pakistan in an emergency state
Drudge has front page stories detailing that the army has taken control of media centers (television/radio), that their presidnet has declared an emergency, but their supreme court has rejected it, and that phone lines are being cut.
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Posted at 6:01am on Aug. 13, 2007 BREAKING: ROVE RESIGNS!!!!
By hoosierteacher
Yes, it looks like some lefty infiltrated RS or one of us wants a big title. But it's true.
Fox News is breaking that Rove is resigning, will announce later today, and will be effective Aug 31. The story came from a WSJ source who interviewed Rove, and the interview is to be released soon.
Rove apparently wanted to resign last year, but did nopt because of the change in congress and concerns with the ongoing conflict in Iraq. Rove and the president feel that now is a stable enough moment for Kar Rove to step down. Fox says he plans to return to Texas, and will not be continuing in an official capacity for the White House.
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Posted at 6:35pm on Jul. 26, 2007 Tenured Ward Churchill Fired! Party at my place!
By hoosierteacher
Some time ago a little known professor (except to those of us who had the misfortune to be in his presence at CU Boulder) made the statement that 9/11 victims were "little Eichmans" whose work in the WTC led to the persecution of Moslems. The implication was that the victims deserved it.
The same lefty profesorial peers who stuck up for his "freedom of speech" and tenure have now (after a lengthy process) fired him. Setting aside the anti-American and wild conspiratal theories of this person, they nailed him on plagerizing, academic dishonesty, lying on his application, and more.
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Posted at 6:06pm on Jul. 2, 2007 When is it in good taste to ask?
By hoosierteacher
Some time ago Sen. Tim Johnson, Democrat of South Dakota suffered a medical condition that left him unable to discharge his duties.
To the immense credit of RedState editors and the clear majority of the decent community here it was determined that the best course was to wish Sen. Johnson a speedy recovery, and not to sink to scheming a replacement with a GOP Governor at the helm. Much time has passed, and still their is no sign of Sen. Johnson.
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Posted at 8:21am on Jun. 23, 2007 State of '08
By hoosierteacher
Sorry for the long absense. I've changed jobs recently and have had too many responsibilities to be with the people that matter to me, my family and my RedState family to name a couple. My pc has missed me, and I've rarely had a minute or two in the last few months. Good to see everyone again.
2008 is shaping up to be an exciting time. There are dozens of factors for political geeks such as me to be interested. Here's a few:
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Posted at 1:20am on Jun. 5, 2007 Breaking! - WY Sen. Thomas has passed away.
By hoosierteacher
Story just broke on Drudge and major cable news. Prayers for his family from those of us who admire this man who was always in our conservative corner.
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Posted at 6:07pm on Feb. 26, 2007 Rethinking the '08 field
By hoosierteacher
It is no secret that I am critical of the big three GOP candidates. Each of them has some major points against their conservative credentials. To wit:
Rudy is pro-choice, pro-gun control, and seen as questionable on family (ie homosexual marriage) issues. McCain, while anti-spending has a dismal pro-tax record, authored the anti 1st amendment voting reform fiasco, and was a member of the dreaded gang of 14. Romney has a history of shifting his views not once but several times back and forth on abortion, while voting for Dukakis and pushing a big government health plan in Mass. And to be frank, the more the minions of these three keep making pathetic justifications the worse they look.
But recently I have had to rethink one of those three. My reasons are below the fold...
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Posted at 9:43am on Jan. 28, 2007 Shame on us!
By hoosierteacher
This morning (Jan 28th) I come to RedState and find an advertisement for a movie (The God Movie) on the site.
Click on the advertisement and you are sent to a site that compares the movie to the works of Michael Moore. The film presents an anti-Chritian view, and features former Christians and members of the infamous Jesus Seminar.
Do the editors know about this advertisement? Is there a standard as to what is acceptable for advertisements on the site? From visiting the God Movie site I feel pretty offended that we would support such a movie on this site.
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Posted at 5:48pm on Jan. 1, 2007 A conservative and Christian view of homosexuality
By hoosierteacher
I am sure to anger many conservatives and liberals alike with my views on homosexuality. But as can be seen from other blogs I've written at RS this won't bother me. I believe that my view is at once both Christian and conservative, and a view worthy to be held by our Grand Old Party.
The key to my view is to seperate orientation from behaviour. This has allowed me to be in the company of homosexuals and evangelicals without offending either with my views. At least among those who know me I seem to be considered an ok guy. I have several gay friends (including a best friend from the army), and several friends who are uncomfortable with people they know to be gay. I hope you will...
read on...
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Posted at 9:15pm on Dec. 29, 2006 A Pro-life Shot Across the Bow
By hoosierteacher
Let's have it out then.
Abortion is the heavy debate that trumps all else in much political debate. I can't help but read Romney's supporters whine about their candidate being called on being pro-life, then pro-choice, then back to pro-life. Many of them argue the definitions of pro-life (for example life of mother and rape).
Recently a blog has appeared on Brownback. I have heard people question McCain's credentials on abortion, and poor Rudy's best defense is that he will change his mind to get the nomination. For crying out loud.
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Posted at 3:43pm on Dec. 16, 2006 On Mitt, Rudy, and John and RS
By hoosierteacher
I just read an exchange between editor Thomas and RS fellow member jbonham76 which got me to thinking. (The blog title is State of My Man Mitt if you want to check it out).
There are an awful lot of blogs being put up by pro and anti forces of Mitt, Rudy, and McCain (and every so often my guy, Newt) here at RS. It almost always leads to the same old tired arguments.
"My guy is a front runner!" / "No, your guy stabs our party in the back alot" / "Well your guy is a liberal!" / "Well that guy flips on abortion every couple of years!" / "What about the book deals and that divorce?" / etc, etc, etc.
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Posted at 6:49am on Dec. 16, 2006 Sen. Bayh decides not to run
By hoosierteacher
Red state Indiana Sen. Evan Bayh (d), a self proclaimed security democrat and moderate has decided not to run for POTUS in '08 according to Fox News.
Reasons given include "not enough fire in the belly", and the inability to raise funds down the run because Hillary seems to have a lock on most future sources (Bayh had already done well to this point, coming up with nearly 10 million dollars).
This news reveals some valuable nuggets of information for political watchers.
More below the fold...
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