Author Archives: Bob Felton

How they get away with it

Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 @ 10:16 by Bob Felton

Watching last night’s Republican debates, I finally accepted something I’ve long suspected but have been unwilling to believe: An extraordinary number of Americans know nothing, nothing, about the political and economic history of their own country. If it were otherwise, … Continue reading →

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Theology-related quote for the day

Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2015 @ 07:05 by Bob Felton

We all need to grow up, open our eyes and demand that the special privileges and exemptions enjoyed by churches and religious organizations (and their often charlatan leaders) end. If they cannot operate and survive under the same rules and … Continue reading →

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Tweet of the day

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 @ 13:20 by Bob Felton

Usher at Florida church accused of stealing cash from the offering baskets: https://t.co/aFRIMWPXVc #odd — AP Oddities (@AP_Oddities) November 10, 2015

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You-can’t-make-this-stuff-up department

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 @ 11:21 by Bob Felton

The job before democracy is to rid itselfof such canaille; if it fails, they will devour it.H.L. Mencken Matt Staver, quite possible the most un-self-aware person in America, and the lawyer who argued with a straight face that Kim Davis … Continue reading →

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Back in the ol’ hometown, ctd

Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 @ 10:41 by Bob Felton

BREAKING: Source tells me that #Fairlane Mall shooting was over a pair of Cartier sunglasses. — Chuck Jackson (@Local4Chuck) November 10, 2015

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