Awesome
Ladies and gentlemen, your United States Marine Corps




The next three videos are not for the kiddies.





(This one is hilarious!)



And I sure am glad they're on our side -

SUCKERS!!!
I hate to say I told you so... but I told you so

WARNING! Harsh language alert. Obama made me do it.

To all those dumb-shits who voted for the Dumb-Shit-In-Chief, please know that I'm laughing at you. Oh, and by the way... what ever happened to The 2% Solution? I thought only those evil, top 2% of the population was going to pay for this $1,200,000,000,000 prison rape. Guess not.

Here's some of the article from The New York Times; (Emphasis mine) Mr. Obama’s budget estimates $645 billion in cap-and-trade revenue over the next 10 years that will largely be paid by oil, electric power and heavy industries that produce the majority of carbon dioxide and other gases blamed for the warming of the planet. Many of these costs are expected to be passed on to consumers.

“Let’s just be honest and call it a carbon tax that will increase taxes on all Americans who drive a car, who have a job, who turn on a light switch, pure and simple,” said John A. Boehner of Ohio, the House Republican leader. “And if you look at this whole budget plan, they use this carbon tax as a way to fund all of their big government ideas.”

One utility executive, Thomas Williams of Duke Energy, predicted that electricity rates would jump as much as 40 percent in states that are reliant on coal for much of their power, like Indiana and Kentucky.

Let me see if I can figure this all out. However, being a simple convert, my knowledge of Catholic doctrine and Church history is rather weak…but I’ll try:

Bishop Richard Williamson (SSPX) made some very foolish remarks last November while being interviewed regarding the seminary he was in charge of in Argentina. Those comments were his personal opinions on a historical event, i.e., the Jewish holocaust during the Second World War. (Of course, this did not include the other 6 million killed by the Third Reich who were not Jewish at all, the 20 million killed by Stalin, the millions killed by Mao and Pol Pot, or the almost 50 million children murdered by Americans since 1973…but who’s counting?)

Alright, back to the story.

Now those comments, that had absolutely NOTHING to do with the Catholic Faith what so ever, none the less caused massive embarrassment to the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX), the Holy Father and to the entire Roman Catholic Traditionalist Movement that has been fighting to restore the Faith since 1965 (the year Vatican II ended).

Since then, Bishop Williamson has been ‘silenced’ by his superior, Bishop Felley (except for the attached apology), has been removed as the head of the SSPX seminary in Argentina, and has been expelled from Argentina. (By the way, the same country that was very pro-German during WWII, hide hundreds of wanted German war criminals following the war, and…almost forgot…ran a campaign during much of the 1970s into the 1980s where their military arrested, tortured and killed thousands of their own people…but that’s not important.) Bishop Williamson is now hold-up in London, facing possible prosecution in Germany due to their “Thought Police” laws.

Now he has issued this apology to the world. Will it suffice? Of course not! The “evil” Traditionalists can never be forgiven for questioning the modernization of the Church and the “New Springtime” following Vatican II. To do so might mean that thousands of clergy, laity and theologians have been living a disastrous lie all these years….and you know we can’t have that. So there you go. Even if the Holy Father completes an agreement with the SSPX, giving them their own Apostolic Administration (keeping them away from the Novus Ordo bishops, i.e., "wolves in sheep’s clothing"), the howls from the left, and the conservative “Scott Hahn” style Catholics will be overwhelming!

But just to get this all straight, will Rome, and the world for that matter, require a full apology from the following folks?

1. Cardinal Mahony for teaching heresy when it comes to the Eucharist, allowing every possible lunatic liturgical abuse possible in his archdiocese, and for protecting predatory homosexual priests? Of course not!

2. Retired Archbishop Rembert Weakland for running his archdiocese into the ground and paying off his homosexual boyfriend with diocesan funds? Of course not!

3. Cardinal Kasper, the Holy Father’s right hand man for Ecumenism, for stating that the Old Covenant is still valid for our Jewish brothers, thereby negating Christ’s sacrifice on the Cross? Of course not!

4. The Archbishop of Milan, Italy, for completely refusing to obey the Holy Father’s Motu Proprio freeing the “Mass of the Ages?” Of course not!

5. Cardinal Law, who brought such dishonor to our faith, now hides like a little girl inside Rome, protected by the Vatican. Has he been asked to apologize to the world, and/or excommunicated? Of course not!

6. Every Roman Catholic bishop who has either ensured homosexual men are ordained to the priesthood, and/or shuttled them from parish to parish, knowing that they have left a trail of despair behind them? Will apologies be required of them, or will they face excommunication? Of course not!

The only true evil obviously comes from those men who simply believe what the Church has taught for 2,000 years. They are the true enemy after all…aren’t they?

Thursday, February 26, 2009
DECLARATION

The Holy Father and my Superior, Bishop Bernard Fellay, have requested that I reconsider the remarks I made on Swedish television four months ago, because their consequences have been so heavy.

Observing these consequences I can truthfully say that I regret having made such remarks, and that if I had known beforehand the full harm and hurt to which they would give rise, especially to the Church, but also to survivors and relatives of victims of injustice under the Third Reich, I would not have made them.

On Swedish television I gave only the opinion (..."I believe"..."I believe"...) of a non-historian, an opinion formed 20 years ago on the basis of evidence then available and rarely expressed in public since. However, the events of recent weeks and the advice of senior members of the Society of St. Pius X have persuaded me of my responsibility for much distress caused. To all souls that took honest scandal from what I said before God I apologise.

As the Holy Father has said, every act of injust violence against one man hurts all mankind.

+Richard Williamson
London, 26 February 2009.

Feds Nab Man In Obama Assassination Plot
From the Houston Chronicle

How scary. Some guy sends HIV tainted blood to The South-Side Stooge in what can only be described as one of the chapters from "World's Dumbest Assassination Attempts".

Here we go... who could have been the despicable character who would send our beloved Obamessiah something... anything... that may have caused harm?

Undoubtedly, some crazed redneck from the deep South. Possibly a militia member from the Mid-West? I'll bet he's one of those White supremacists who's joined The Minutemen (never mind the fact that their National Executive Director has the family name of Garza).

Nahhh... so who's the guy in custody? Saad Hussein originally from Ethiopia.

Could you imagine the shit-storm if he was a White guy? You can bet your ass this story wouldn't be on page 14.

Everyone With The Anally Inserted Death Serum.... Raise Your Hands
Higher, girls!!

WARNING!! Coarse language alert!


Here's some of the article from LifeSiteNews.com; (Emphasis and comments mine) Miami Archdiocese Sponsors Concert by Gay Men’s Chorus

February 27, 2009, (LifeSiteNews.com) - Yet another of the Miami Archdiocese's parishes is flaunting its disregard for orthodox Christian moral teaching by hosting a concert this evening by the Miami Gay Men's Chorus.

The concert (titled Serenade), the Chorus's debut performance of 2009, is being held at Saint Patrick Catholic Church in Miami Beach on Friday, February 27. LifeSiteNews contacted both the parish and the Archdiocese of Miami's Communications Office; no official comment was forthcoming as of press time. (Big shocker, huh?)

This is not the first time an institution under the auspices of the Archdiocese has given a platform to the Miami Gay Men's Chorus. In May of 2008, Holy Cross Hospital (in Fort Lauderdale) co-sponsored a senior-citizens talent show with the Chorus. (Undoubtedly, the spirit was willing, but the flesh as old and shriveled up.)

Catholic teaching clearly distinguishes homosexuality from the so-called "gay lifestyle". The former is considered a psychological disorder, the latter promotes freely chosen sexual behavior that is considered seriously sinful by the Church. (Oh, I'm sure that that all these Backdoor Conquistadors are fulling intending to embrace their cross and live a celibate lifestyle. Suuuuuurrrrre.)

The Miami Archdiocese is said to be no stranger to scandal and wide-spread theological dissent. Two of the Archdiocese's parishes, Saint Anthony and Saint Maurice, are listed as "Gay-Friendly" in a directory published by the Conference of Catholic Lesbians. (How many parishes in your diocese are on this list?)

LifeSiteNews has previously reported on theological dissent sponsored by the Archdiocese's two universities. Just this past Monday, February 24, Saint Thomas University's School of Theology Ministry featured a guest-lecture by "ecospiritualist" Sr. Miriam Therese MacGillis, a Dominican nun who promotes goddess-worship. In 2007, LifeSiteNews reported Barry University's granting a theology award to another notorious goddess-worshipping feminist Dominican nun, Sr. Elizabeth Johnson. Both universities are also categorized as "Gay-Friendly" by the CCL. (Another 'Screw You, Catholic Church' moment. Brought to you by one of Her own shepherds.)

To express concerns to the Archdiocese of Miami contact:
Archbishop John C. Favalora
9401 Biscayne Boulevard
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Phone: (305) 757-6241
Fax: (305) 754-1797
mragosta@theadom.org and information@theadom.orgWhy am I not shocked that this guy was selected as a 2004 Jesuit Alumnus of the Year? Apparently, Archbishop Favalora takes the Jesuit ideal of being a ‘Man for Others’ quite literally.

How tragic that this particular Archbishop can't differentiate between a moral compass, and the direction pointed to by a fecally encrusted erection.

NEWS FLASH!! Catholic Bishop Found With Functioning Set Of Testicles
Film at 11

Hope springs eternal... and it's about friggin' time.

Here's some of the article from CatholicCulture.org; (Emphasis mine) Scranton's Bishop Martino orders priests: no Communion for public sinners

Bishop Joseph Martino-- who has emerged during the past year as the American bishop most determined to call pro-abortion politicians to account-- has now issued an order that in his Scranton, Pennsylvania diocese, "Those whose unworthiness to receive Holy Communion is known publicly to the Church must be refused Holy Communion in order to prevent sacrilege and to prevent the Catholic in question from committing further grave sin through unworthy reception." The next question is this - how many other bishops will have the balls to follow suite?

Top Ten Mottos of the Obama Administration
or Bumper Sticker Slogans for 2012

We all have enjoyed the mantra of "change" and we all know that from here on out the answer is "yes we can". However I think that the Obama gang have missed out on some very important marketing messages that could help them in 2012 or to increase polling numbers as people lose their jobs.

Now I have always considered myself to be a closet advertising guru, so I think I am going to have to dispense with some of my best material to help the Socialist...ahem.....President get out his message.

10. "I will pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today!"

9. I Love You, You Love Me, We're a Happy Family!"

8. "Ask not what your country can do for you, but what your country will do to you!"

7. "You just can't do it on your own, you NEED us!"

6. "Look I hate to be the one to tell you this but, since I have been President I have learned that aliens exist. They have told me that if I am ever replaced as President they will kill everyone in the world. I just can't let that happen!"

5. "Change, you better not have any left!"

4. "Vote for me or ELSE!"

3. "If you still have a possesion, I need another session!"

2. "Mr. Bernake, Tear down that Wall St."

1. "Commrades, we must work hard for the State, we are nothing without the State!"

Good Luck in 2012 Mr. President and remember truth in advertising is the best and only way! If you have some of your own don't be afraid to help the President, he needs some big ideas for 2012.

****UPDATE****

One of our readers, Gramps, reminded me of a very important message that was missing from my list. So I need to add another one now....THANKS Gramps!

"F.O.C.A. - Freedom Of Child Assassination act. "

A little annoyed, but mostly just confused

I dislike Joan Chittister, as a rule. This article, while full of her usual annoying cliches, confuses me because it doesn't fill me with rage. I agree with her that it is a wonderful thing that the Church wants to take a closer look at the dying vocations to female religious life. Her feigned (or actual, horrifying possibility that it is) ignorance of WHY religious orders for women are dying perplexes me, and her attitude toward the Church's "silence" is irritating, but it's nice to have a relatively positive article in the National Catholic Reporter from time to time. And I'm really excited to see how this visitation from Rome plays out. (Emphases and comments mine)

A lot of things went through my mind last week when I read the first formal announcement of the Vatican visitation of U.S. communities of women religious. Some of it was surprise. Most of all, I could hardly bear the delight of it. We were finally going to get what we deserved.

For years, from grade school to the early '60's, one of the things I remember best about church is that every year we got sermons on what it meant to become a sister. Sisters were very close to God, they told us. They had a very exalted vocation. They gave their entire lives to God, unlike other people who just gave their lives in bits and pieces.

We heard those sermons on the valor of the sisterhood year after year, every year of our lives. We got them at the annual parish retreat, we got them on high school vocation days, we got them during the year in glowing terms from the parish pulpit. These women, the priests told us, were special. They were holy. They were different than the rank and file of women who simply got married. They were nuns.

So nuns became my idols, my heroes, my role models. And why not? With support like that, who could doubt the value and impact of the life. Every Catholic girl in the country at least thought of becoming a sister even if, in the end, she did not do it.

After all, women of this stock had founded 469 Catholic hospitals from 1866-1917. They had nursed both armies on the Civil War battlefield despite the dismay of church leaders. They had put over 50,000 sister-teachers in parochial schools during the same period and by 1920 had almost two million pupils in 6,550 Catholic schools. These women, had, for all practical purposes, built the Catholic church in the United States.

But, suddenly, sometime in the early 60's, things began to change. Girls still entered in great numbers but just as many left soon after, a social phenomenon totally unheard of before that time (but not totally surprising). This was a life that no longer attracted young girls much. They simply stopped coming. And just as abruptly, the sermons stopped, too.

Where had all the sisters gone? Out of the language of the pulpit, that's for sure.

But that didn't stop the Sisters. They got the message - both from the documents of Vatican II (what documents did SHE read?) and from the society around them (aaaaaahhhh *flails*) - that the medieval life-style they were living needed updating. And, it was clear, so also did the ministries they had been involved in for over 100 years. Strong women that they truly were, they set out to do both - update the lifestyle and adapt to new needs, with little resources and less support. Even from the church that had mandated the changes. (There is an interesting chicken-or-egg debate to be raised here.)

No matter: They did it anyway.

With the same kind of zeal that fired their small groups of foundresses to give their lives to make life better and the faith deeper for poor Catholic immigrants in a white Anglo-Saxon Protestant country, this generation of the 1960's ventured out of the Catholic ghettoes of their own time to do the same.

This time the women who had built the largest private school system in the world turned it over to the Catholics who had been trained in it and began to build again. They sold hospitals and opened nursing homes for the elderly and began free clinics instead.

This time they built housing projects for the poor and disabled.

They opened centers to teach another generation of Catholics to make peace and seek justice in a period when the powerful had begun to use war as a foreign policy of choice and the long arm of Western capitalism was thriving on a new brand of economic colonialism.

They created spirituality centers to share the fruits of centuries of charism and prayer with a generation who were seeking more than ritual as a sign of religious commitment.

They devoted themselves to the creation of child-care centers in a world where women no longer had the luxury to stay at home and raise children -- even if they wanted to cloister themselves off from the world around them.

They began GED and retraining programs for single parents who lacked the high school diplomas or technical certification to get full-time jobs.

They designed programs in theology and psychology for women to repair the damage done to women's self-esteem as well as their spiritual lives by the distorted definitions of womanhood peddled by both church and state.

They opened courses designed to amend the effects of women's traditional exclusion from the kind of theological education that rendered them equal but "different," inferior to men (barf) and unworthy to be in either sanctuary or sacristy (still true... sorry, Pope Joan. Plus, I don't know if you've heard a little prayer that starts out "Lord I AM NOT WORTHY to RECEIVE You"... but if we're not worthy to receive Him, what makes you think that ANY of us are worthy to enter into the Holy of Holies?).

They began ecumenical prayer groups. They pressed for desegregation. They monitored the effects of national legislation on the poor. They started ecology programs. They became hospital chaplains. They went into prison work.

There was hardly a place where there were the new poor, sick or suffering that sisters were not there with them.

And all the while they went on "giving their lives to God" in prayer and with communities of strangers while they ministered on the streets, opened rural spirituality centers, taught and lectured and developed spirituality programs and retreats, ran half-way houses for battered women and day-care centers for Alzheimer patients. They had no desire to be "a higher vocation." They simply set out to be an authentic one.

Most of all, they went on doing those things years beyond the work life of the average person. They exhausted themselves administering programs, pounding the pavement, providing hospitality, keeping priestless parishes operating, working to protect the environment, and caring for the newly abandoned underclasses in order to take the church where the church of this time needed to be. They began the outreach of a whole new church in the United States.

Then, finally, over 50 years later, without warning or consultation on how the process ought to be conducted, let alone why -- the announcement came as a surprise even to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, the official contact point between women religious and Rome, -- women religious of the United States got notice a few weeks ago that they are to be the subjects of an "Apostolic Visitation" from Rome. No small thing. Serious and countrywide. The purpose of this unusual intervention by the Vatican, the letter signed by Cardinal Prefect Francis Rode of the Congregation for Religious and Consecrated Life, hastens to say, is "to look into the quality of life of religious women in the United States." (Note well: The lives of women religious, not male religious.)

Well, let's just put it this way: If the number of people served has anything to do with this phase of religious life as it did of the last one, the quality of the life is outstanding. The impact of the life is broad and deep. The nature of the life is spiritually beautiful and beautifully spiritual. Not easy, but worth it.

At the same time, 50 years without support or approval or understanding or encouragement in those efforts from the church has not been easy. (Consider, then, returning to the attitudes and theologies that DID merit all those things. Like humility. Or obedience. Or no pant suits.) Nor has it done anything to make this life both known and desirable, as it did in the past.

So, see why I'm delighted about the visitation?

From where I stand, if the church really wants to support women religious, it's about time for a statement that says again, "These are great women living a great spiritual life and doing great things." (And it'd be great to have a statement from the women saying, "All these pantsuits and Haugen tunes are getting old. Let's go back to the habits, since orders that have habits have many more members and generally report being more satisfied with their work. Latin, YAY!!!" But I realize that's a pipe dream. These nuns want Rome's resources, not their APPROVAL.) Let's hear it: loud and clear. After all, if religious life for women disappears -- or, conceivably, begins to function outside the boundaries of the institutional church -- it will not only affect religious women -- it will also definitely affect the church in the modern world.

Think about it. Maybe we could all use a few more sermons again. Religious life does deserve it.

$1.8 Million For “Swine Odor And Manure Management.”
From the New York Times

And this is creating jobs... how?

Oops, silly me. Someone now has the envious position of spending eight hours a day with their nose up some pig's ass.

Talk about bringing home the bacon. From the inside out.

Does This Mean That We'll Soon Hear Liberation Theology Hooligans Apologize For Supporting Marx, Lenin, Mao And Obama?
Don't hold your breath

I've made no secret of my thoughts and opinions in regards to Bishop Williamson, SSPX. With that said, allow me to say that I read the following with joy.

From Rorate Caeli; (Emphasis mine)
DECLARATION
The Holy Father and my Superior, Bishop Bernard Fellay, have requested that I reconsider the remarks I made on Swedish television four months ago, because their consequences have been so heavy.

Observing these consequences I can truthfully say that I regret having made such remarks, and that if I had known beforehand the full harm and hurt to which they would give rise, especially to the Church, but also to survivors and relatives of victims of injustice under the Third Reich, I would not have made them.

On Swedish television I gave only the opinion (..."I believe"..."I believe"...) of a non-historian, an opinion formed 20 years ago on the basis of evidence then available and rarely expressed in public since. However, the events of recent weeks and the advice of senior members of the Society of St. Pius X have persuaded me of my responsibility for much distress caused. To all souls that took honest scandal from what I said before God I apologise.

As the Holy Father has said, every act of injust violence against one man hurts all mankind.

+Richard Williamson

London, 26 February 2009.

I Sure Do Like Mel Gibson
He's so politically incorrect

Helmet tip to my co-conspirator, Simplex Vir

I Sure Do Like Ann Coulter
She's so politically incorrect

From Human Events; (Emphasis mine)

The Cal Ripken President

Are we going to have to hear about this for the next four years? Obama is becoming the Cal Ripken Jr. of presidents, making history every time he suits up for a game. Recently, Obama also became the first African-American president to order a ham sandwich late at night from the White House kitchen! That's going to get old pretty quick.

But as long as the nation is obsessed with historic milestones, is no one going to remark on what a great country it is where a mentally retarded woman can become speaker of the house?

"In The Tank"
You know, that phrase can be taken two ways

"Oh, God - Part III"
Not starring John Denver

Remember when Comrade Chris Matthews "said he got a thrill up his leg" whenever he hears Barack Obama's voice?

If so, enjoy the fair and objective news reporting of Keith Olbermann and Chris Matthews.

And these two dingleberries will continue to pound the Obama Drum. Don't forget, gang... MSNBC really stands for "Millions Still Need to Be Converted".

Situation: Gutless
Business as usual in Wuerl-Land


US Vice President Joe Biden attended the announcement of Gary Locke as the nominee for Secretary of Commerce with ashes on his forehead.

Payback's A Med-Evac
RepubliCrats get their comeuppance?

I really am starting to like Mike Steele more and more every day.

Here some of the article from Politico.com; (Emphasis mine)

Steele might aid primary challengers

Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Steele says that he might support primary challengers against the three GOP senators who voted in favor of the stimulus package.

Asked if he was open to the move during an interview Monday on Fox News’ “Your World with Neil Cavuto,” Steele said, “Oh, yes, I’m always open to everything, baby, absolutely.”

Republican Sens. Olympia Snowe (Maine), Susan Collins (Maine) and Arlen Specter (Pa.) all voted in favor of the stimulus plan after much haggling with Senate Democrats and the White House. Many conservatives have attacked the senators for their votes. Specter is the only one of the three who is up for reelection in 2010.

Steele said that he would not defend the trio against conservative criticism back home.

“My retribution is the retribution of the voters in their states,” he said. “They’re going to have to go through a primary in which they’re going to have to explain to those Republican voters in that primary their vote.”As we use to say in the Marine Corps... mother made 'em, mother **** 'em.

Common Sense (And Plain Ol' Catholicism) Slowly Return To North Carolina
I couldn't even imagine this happening just a few short years ago in THIS diocese

Here's some of the article from the News & Observer (Raleigh, NC); (Emphasis mine)
Push is on for same-sex celibacy
Raleigh diocese directs ministry at gays, lesbians

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Raleigh is starting a new ministry to gays and lesbians. Yet those who have embraced that identity may not like it.

The ministry is called Courage, and its aim, in the words of its executive director, is to "assist men and women who are afflicted with the thorn of same-sex attraction." A 29-year-old international ministry with about 90 U.S. chapters, the Courage Apostolate will serve as a kind of support group -- like Alcoholics Anonymous -- for men and women who want to remain celibate.

The move is part of a more aggressive push by the dioceses of Raleigh and Charlotte to march in step with the Vatican on the issue of homosexuality. On Feb. 24, the bishops of both dioceses will hold a news conference at the legislature to announce their support for an amendment to the state's constitution defining marriage as a union of a man and a woman. The effort is intended to quash the possibility of same-sex marriage, should a court find North Carolina's law prohibiting gay unions unconstitutional.

Though retired Raleigh Bishop F. Joseph Gossman chose not to wade into this thorny thicket, his successor, Bishop Michael Burbidge, is more eager to conform to the Vatican line.

The late Pope John Paul II endorsed the work of Courage. More recently, Pope Benedict XVI reiterated the implacable opposition of the church to homosexuality. The Vatican refused to back a United Nations resolution urging the banning of criminal penalties against homosexuality. Last year the Vatican urged seminaries to enlist the aid of psychologists in screening candidates for homosexuality and other "psychic disturbances."

Whoa... Back The Truck Up
Since WHEN!!??

I noticed The South-Side Stooge kinda screw-up during his verbal diahrretic episode up at the Kremlin. Oops, I mean Kapitol Hill.

Here's the passage in question from RealClearPolitics.com;
"I have told each member of my Cabinet as well as mayors and governors across the country that they will be held accountable by me and the American people for every dollar they spend."OK, lemme get this straight. 54 state and territorial governors, as well as hundreds of mayors are now answerable to the president?

When did all those state and territorial constitutions, as well as all those city charters change, where their chief executive now became answerable to the president?

In the words of U2 - Achtung, baby.

Lenten Practices for Cavemen

Alright, lets all admit it, we have all subconsciously known this fact for years but may have never actually taken a moment to think about it. The new Lenten fast and abstinence rules, which are a product of the 1983 Code of Canon Law, are a tad weak. I mean, are we really only talking about a little fasting on Ash Wednesday, a little fasting on Good Friday, and opting for the surf as oppossed to the turf on all other Friday's in Lent? That may be fine and dandy and plenty strenuous enough for our pregnant wives, two year old children, and ninety year old grandmothers, but is that really all the sacrifice that we cavemen should commit ourselves to? Given all the turmoil in the Church and in the world, is it not up to us cavemen to do the penance which is required and which is needed for a true Restoration to ever manifest itself?

In case anyone was interested, I would just like point out the fact that prior to 1983, the following was the normative Lenten regulations according to fisheaters.com:

• Ash Wednesday, all Fridays, and all Saturdays: fasting and total abstinence. This means 3 meatless meals -- with the two smaller meals not equalling in size the main meal of the day -- and no snacking.
• Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays (except Ash Wednesday), and Thursdays: fasting and partial abstinence from meat. This means three meals -- with the two smaller meals not equalling in size the main meal of the day -- and no snacking, but meat can be eaten at the principle meal.

And remember, St. Francis lived on nothing but half a loaf of bread during Lent.

I Wonder How Long Before He's Given 10 Days To Get Out Of The United States?
Is that the price you pay for being an Obama Denier?

Here's some of a VERY hard hitting article from the Catholic News Agency; (Emphasis mine.)
Denver archbishop warns against ‘spirit of adulation’ surrounding Obama

Toronto, Canada, Feb 23, 2009 / 09:03 pm (CNA).- Canadians packed St. Basil’s Church in Toronto on Monday evening to hear Archbishop Charles Chaput speak about how Catholics should live out their faith in the public square. He warned that in the U.S., Catholics need to act on their faith and be on guard against "a spirit of adulation bordering on servility" that exists towards the Obama administration.

The public lecture by Archbishop Chaput took place on the campus of the University of Toronto at St. Basil’s Church and was attended by an overflow crowd of more than 700 people.

After giving a sketch of the basic principles in his New York Times Bestseller "Render Unto Caesar," the archbishop offered his insights on the need for an honest assessment of the situation of the Church in the public square.

"I like clarity, and there’s a reason why," began the archbishop. "I think modern life, including life in the Church, suffers from a phony unwillingness to offend that poses as prudence and good manners, but too often turns out to be cowardice. Human beings owe each other respect and appropriate courtesy. But we also owe each other the truth -- which means candor."

The Denver prelate then provided his critique of President Obama.

"President Obama is a man of intelligence and some remarkable gifts. He has a great ability to inspire, as we saw from his very popular visit to Canada just this past week. But whatever his strengths, there’s no way to reinvent his record on abortion and related issues with rosy marketing about unity, hope and change. Of course, that can change. Some things really do change when a person reaches the White House. Power ennobles some men. It diminishes others. Bad policy ideas can be improved. Good policy ideas can find a way to flourish. But as Catholics, we at least need to be honest with ourselves and each other about the political facts we start with."

Yet this will be "very hard for Catholics in the United States," Chaput warned.

According to the archbishop, the political situation for Catholics is difficult to discern because a "spirit of adulation bordering on servility already exists among some of the same Democratic-friendly Catholic writers, scholars, editors and activists who once accused pro-lifers of being too cozy with Republicans. It turns out that Caesar is an equal opportunity employer."

Robbing Nancy To Pay Harry
What a dumb-ass


From USA Today; "eliminate programs that don't work to make room for those that do."Will the bureaucracy ever end? Not under this numb-nuts.

Have I Mentioned I'm Backing This Guy For Prez?
Run Bobby, Run!!

Here's some of the article from Politico.com; (Emphasis mine) Bobby Jindal's big moment

He’s a star in political circles, mentioned by members of both parties as a future presidential candidate, but when Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal delivers the Republican response to President Barack Obama’s Message to Congress on Tuesday, most Americans will be seeing him for the first time.

It’s a prime opportunity for the 37-year-old state executive to introduce himself to the public and define himself as a leader of his party—and a potential contender for national office.

Jindal is a cultural as well as a fiscal conservative, and his traditional Catholic views—including an article he wrote in 1994 about an exorcism he witnessed—have drawn fire from some Democrats. But he also has a personal narrative that’s drawn comparisons to that of Barack Hussein Obama.

Piyush “Bobby” Jindal (he’s called himself and been known as Bobby since he was a young boy), the son of Punjabi Indian immigrants, converted from Hinduism to Catholicism before graduating from Brown with degrees in biology and public policy and then earning a master’s in political science from Oxford, where he was a Rhodes scholar.

Boston Tea Party, 2009

Finally... someone is standing up to the Kapitol Hill Kremlin

Here's some of the article from the Wall Street Journal; (Emphasis and comments mine)

Governors v. Congress
The stimulus sets a long-term budget trap for the states

Debt-laden state governments were supposed to be the big winners from the $787 billion economic stimulus bill. But at least five Republican Governors are saying thanks but no thanks to some of the $150 billion of "free" money doled out to states, because it could make their budget headaches much worse down the line. And they're right.

These Governors -- Haley Barbour of Mississippi, Bobby Jindal of Louisiana, Butch Otter of Idaho, Rick Perry of Texas and Mark Sanford of South Carolina -- all have the same objection: The tens of billions of dollars of aid for health care, welfare and education will disappear in two years and leave states with no way to finance the expanded programs. (I said the very same thing just a couple of weeks ago.)

Mr. Perry sent a letter to President Obama last week warning that Texas may refuse certain stimulus funds. "If this money expands entitlements, we will not accept it. This is exactly how addicts get hooked on drugs," he says.

You're A Stuttering Stanley
This is the smartest guy in the room?

Mrs. Caveman's Angry With Me, Again
Golly, I can't understand why

Mrs Caveman: Kev, could you get the dishwasher loaded?

Caveman: Sure, hon. I'd be happy to head down to the store and buy you a six-pack.

I should be released from the hospital within the week.

Whatever We Do, Let's Not Piss Off Al-Qaeda
Joey Hairplugs speaks

Can You believe this dumb son of a bitch?

From the Herald Tribune; Visiting the Central Intelligence Agency to swear in Leon Panetta as the agency's 19th director, Vice President Joseph Biden Jr. said Thursday that the Bush administration's detention and interrogation policies "gave Al Qaeda a powerful recruiting tool."Golly gee, can you imagine the powerful recruiting tool we gave the Japanese after the Doolittle Raid?

Mary Leaves The Catholic Church
Matthew 13:20-22*

The Liturgy of the Stage Play claims another victim. Not that any of us should be all that surprised. When almost half of the Stations of the Cross are dumped to make WYD "appeal to all Christians", you just know the Ecumaniacs are busy little beavers.

Here's some of the article from WesternAustraliaToday.com; (Emphasis and comments mine) 'Mary' leaves the Catholics

WORLD Youth Day was hailed for reigniting youthful passion in the Catholic Church, but the young woman who embodied the spirit of the event in the key role of Mary has now defected to the evangelical congregation of rival church Hillsong. (Springtime of The Church alert!)

Marina Dickson, 27, moved the faithful to tears as she cradled Jesus in her arms after he had stumbled barefoot through the 14 Stations of the Cross in front of Pope Benedict in Sydney last year. (Noooo... as I've already referenced, it was the Protestantized 8 Stations.)

But now the Chilean-born beauty therapist has been called to worship at a more evangelical church. (What the hell is a "beauty therapist"? I'll bet it's somehow tied to some Novus Ordo Ministry.)

"I think it's important you are where God wants you to be and I feel Hillsong is where I am called to be and I am so happy to be there," she said. (As long as you're happy, sugar britches.)

Chehade Richa, 18, who played Judas in the re-enactment, stopped short of calling Ms Dickson's move a betrayal but said: "It is very surprising. We were meant to embody Catholic youth but I guess if that's where she finds her spirituality then that's OK. It's not a betrayal — Hillsong still believes in Jesus and his core teachings." (You mean like His Real Presence in the Eucharist? Sacramental Confession? Apostolic Succession? Those "core teaching"? Hey Judas... shut the hell up.)

The Stations of the Cross theatrical recreation of Christ's final hours was watched by 500 million television viewers around the world and was hailed as one of the most moving renditions ever.

Afterwards, Youth Day co-ordinator Bishop Anthony Fisher said: "We would hope that there will be renewed life and energy and enthusiasm in every corner of the church. Not just youth ministry, which is clearly going to be bigger than ever before." (Do you mean that the numbers of those abandoning Christ's Church are going to be bigger than ever before?)

Catholic Archbishop of Sydney Cardinal George Pell said: "If this is true and Marina decides to formally leave the church, that would be a surprise. It would also be a great sadness, but at least she is not leaving Jesus Christ." (No, Eminence. Anyone who knowingly, willingly and intelligently abandons Christ's Church qualifies as a damn sight more than just "a suprise" and "sad". Acceptance of heresy is a tragedy.)*And he that received the seed upon stony ground, is he that heareth the word, and immediately receiveth it with joy. Yet hath he not root in himself, but is only for a time: and when there ariseth tribulation and persecution because of the word, he is presently scandalized. And he that received the seed among thorns, is he that heareth the word, and the care of this world and the deceitfulness of riches choketh up the word, and he becometh fruitless.

America's Neville Chamberlain?
But will be more hated and reviled

I don't remember it word-for-word, but I recall many years ago reading a quote by Harry Truman explaining why he dropped two atomic bombs on Japan. It was words to the effect of; "If the parents of the sons killed during the invasion of Japan knew I had a weapon that could have ended the war sooner, but I chose not to use it, they would have dragged me from the White House and hung me from the closest tree."Granted, Truman was exaggerating a bit and trying to stress just how pissed off the American people would have been if we hadn't used The Bomb (and saved a million American lives, a million British Commonwealth lives, and tens of millions of Japanese lives in the process.)

But now I read that Binyam Mohamed is going to be released by the Obama Administration. Interesting... this is the same less-than-stellar individual who (from ABC News);According to the Combatant Status Review Board filings summarizing evidence against Mohamed for combatant status review tribunal recently made unclassified, Mohamed "received paramilitary training" at the al Faruq training camp in Afghanistan.

There he learned about "light arms handling, explosives, and principles of topography." He was "taught to falsify documents and received instruction from a senior al Qaida operative on how to encode telephone numbers..."

"The detainee proposed, to senior al-Qaida leaders, the idea of attacking subway trains in the United States," the board statement says. In Karachi, Mohamed "received explosives and remote-controlled-detonator training from an al Qaida operative." An al Qaida operative also told Mohamed to go to the U.S. "to assistant in terrorist operations," the document states. He allegedly was planning to use a "dirty bomb."Not if, but when this shit-bag comes back to kill hundreds, thousands, maybe even tens of thousands of Americans, Brits, whoever... count on Barack Obama becoming the most hated man in the Western World. And a hero in the moslem world.

But don't forget, this is the "hope" and "change" that so many pissed their pants over.

"Reincarnated"? Hell, No!
A direct descendant is more the truth

I just read an interesting headline (and sub-header) from Spero News. With all due respect to the good folks at Spero, I think they're slightly off in their description.
Nazism reincarnated as Islamic supremacism
The similarities between 1939 and 2009 continue apace as Western democracies continue to toe the line with Islamist supremacism.And here's a bit of a posting I did back in 2005; (updates included.)
Forget about "Hitler's Pope". No such thing ever existed. Instead, let's talk about "Hitler's Mufti". (Click here for article.)

Granted, Dalin is speaking from the Jewish perspective. I just wish he would have stated that the enemy of Islamo-Fascism is the entire non-muslim world. But one thing that cannot be denied... one of the staunchest defenders of this particular Catholic Pope is a Jewish Rabbi, and we have many of our own clerics present day attacking Blessed Pope Pius XII.

Here are some excerpts from Dalin's article;
Precisely at the moment when Pope Pius XII and the Catholic Church in Rome (and throughout Europe) was saving thousands of Jewish lives, Hitler had a cleric broadcasting from Berlin who called for the extermination of the Jews.

He was Hajj Amin al-Husseini, the viciously anti-Semitic Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, who resided in Berlin as a welcome guest and ally of the Nazis throughout the years of the Holocaust.

Hajj Amin al-Husseini has inspired two generations of radical Islamic leaders to carry on Hitler's war against the Jews, which is why today, as was true 60 years ago, it is not the Catholic Church that is the great threat to the survival of the Jewish people; it is Islamofascism.
And here are some images I thought everyone would find interesting --

Palestinian leader, Former Grand Mufti of Jerusalem, Hajj Amin Al Husseini, shown reviewing Nazi troops.


SS Reichsfuhrer Heinrich Himmler inspecting the Handzar Division.
And in case anyone's interested, the Handzar Division lives on.

Never Underestimate How Easily Led The American People Are
The words "stupid" and "gullible" work, too

A lot of people thought the same thing about Hitler, Stalin and Mao.

Here's some of the article from the Sun-Times (Chicago) Obama beats out Jesus as America's hero

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Americans named President Obama as their No. 1 hero, followed by Jesus Christ and Martin Luther King, in a new Harris poll.

Others in the top 10, in descending order, were Ronald Reagan, George W. Bush, Abraham Lincoln, John McCain, John F. Kennedy, Chesley Sullenberger and Mother Teresa.

I Wonder If The Bishop Is Aware Of This?
Hmmm...

I friend of mine mentioned that a certain uber-liberal Roman Protestant Faith Community has recently incorporated Liturgical Ass-Wiggling at what they try to pass off as Mass. Now I'll readily admit that I haven't witness any of this for myself, but I have found this on their school website. From the principal, no less;

We offer many extra-curricular activities including... Liturgical Dance...Ummm... where else but during the liturgy would one reasonable expect Liturgical Dance to take place?

I wonder if anyone at St. Mary's is familiar with the Official Church Teaching concerning "Liturgical Dance". Probably so. But this wouldn't be the first time they told the Catholic Church to go to hell.

Another In-Your-Face & Go-To-Hell-Catholic-Church Moment
Brought to you by Bishop Tod "It's A Mortal Sin To Kneel" Brown

A distinctly Protestantesque alleged "Catholic priest" does what he can to feed Moloch.

Here's a bit from The California Catholic Daily; (Emphasis mine)
“Pleased and humbled”
Orange County priest who gave to Obama campaign elevated to rank of monsignor

An Orange County priest who donated to the Obama for President campaign and listed his job as “Roman Catholic priest” and his employer as “Roman Catholic Bishop of Orange” on federal campaign disclosure forms has been elevated to the honorary rank of monsignor.

Fr. Arthur Holquin, pastor of Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano, gave $250 to the Obama campaign on July 7, 2008, according to Federal Election Commission records. Fr. Holquin has been pastor of the San Juan Capistrano Mission for six years and, in May, will celebrate his 35th anniversary as a priest.In respect to 2272 of The Catechism of the Catholic Church (Formal co-operation in an abortion constitutes a grave offence. The Church attaches the canonical penalty of excommunication to this crime against human life.), the formal writ hasn't, and may never, be made public... but both Brown and his lackey Holquin know. And so does God.

May God have mercy upon them for the barbaric evil they condone and contribute to.

"Taking Chance"
Saturday, 8:00 on HBO

Semper Fidelis is more than a bumper sticker.

We're Paying For WHAT!!??
Administration of the absurd

You know, if California wants to spend upwards of $10 billion a year on illegal aliens, that's their business.

But when it gets to the point where we all get to kick in $26 billion to dig the Golden State out of the their dung heap of a fiscal disaster that they dug themselves into? Screw that.

Oh, and by the way... how exactly is dumping $26 billion to bailout California's fiscal irresponsibility suppose to create jobs? Just a question.

And while I'm at it, when this idiot Socialist Stooge of a President finishes pumping billions upon billions upon billions of OUR MONEY to hire cops in San Diego, teachers in Raleigh, firemen in Omaha, (aka: things that are suppose to happen on the LOCAL level), ummm... what's going to happen when that federal bailout money dries up that has been used to pay their salaries?

I'll tell you what'll happen;

A. Local governments MUST raise taxes to keep these folks employed.
B. Local governments will go back to DC with hat in hand, groveling for more of OUR MONEY.
C. Local government will have to fire a whole buncha people.

And the moral of the story is that it's a recipe for disaster when the federal government starts hiring folks at the local level. That's simply textbook Socialism. But then again, Socialism has always been a disaster.

I Am Only Going to Say This ONCE!
Warning! Very Harsh Language Alert!

To all of you narrow minded, prideful friggin' Catholics that think you have the right to tell the Holy Father what he should and should not do. Shut up so's I don't have to do it fer ya!

You might imagine that I am speaking to all the idiots that called the Holy Father out on his lifting of the excommunication of the SSPX Bishops (better known in modernists circles as the four horsemen of the apocalypse). If that is what you think then you would be only half right.

See there are a large number of self righteous indignant buffoons who were incensed and enraged by the lefty modernists for questioning the Holy Father's actions. However now, low and behold, those same "defenders of the faith" turn on the Holy Father because he gave an audience to the enemy of the traditionalist Nancy Pelosi. You have got to be kidding me you knuckle dragging morons. The Holy Father deserves your utmost respect and loyalty. Do not question his taking time to counsel someone who is desperately needing it. This is not Rodger "the Dodger" Mahoney were talking about.

People were clamming about saying things like, "The Holy Father has no business giving audience to the likes of Nancy Pelosi." Sounds to me like the same shit the Pharisees were saying. Next thing these numb nuts will be asking for is Barrabas.

I know this is a strong message but I shit you not, if you expect the Holy Father to continue to stick his neck out to bring the Church back into the shape it should be, you can't be pouncing on it the moment he does something you don't like. You think that it is possible that you may not know what is best, of course not, because you and you alone were the one that saved and kept tradition alive in the church. Better get that damned chip off your shoulder because if I see it, not only will I knock it off, but I will stick it where the sun don't shine.

Pope Benedict XVI, I got your back!

Ahh... The Hypocrisy That Is The American Public School System!
A free and open discussion of [homo-lib only] thoughts and ideas
Helmet tip to NY Helen

Warning! Harsh language alert!

Dontchya just love the phony bullshit that passes for "progressive" and "enlightened" education? I just can't wait to get all the hate e-mails from the Backdoor Conquistadors that read this. I love deleting unread e-mails!

Here's some of the article from The Catholic News Agency; (Emphasis and comments mine) Professor calls student ‘fascist bastard,’ stops speech in favor of traditional marriage

Los Angeles, Calif., Feb 17, 2009 / 11:02 pm (CNA).- A lawsuit has been filed against officials of the Los Angeles Community College District after a professor allegedly censored and threatened to expel a student for his speech about marriage and his Christian faith in a public speaking class.

For his public speaking class under Los Angeles Community College (LACC) Professor John Matteson, Jonathan Lopez spoke on Nov. 24, 2008 about his Christianity. His speech included reading the dictionary definition of marriage and reciting two Bible verses.

Prof. Matteson interrupted Lopez mid-speech, allegedly calling him a “fascist bastard.” He told the other students they could leave if they were offended. When no one left, he dismissed the class. (Oh, I think we see who the [pink] Fascist is.)

The Alliance Defense Fund (ADF), which is filing the lawsuit on Lopez’s behalf, made available the evaluation sheet Prof. Matteson gave Lopez. Though giving several high marks, the professor wrote “ask God what your grade is” and “proselytism is inappropriate in public school.”

The ADF alleges school officials did not respond to Lopez’s complaints about censorship and ridicule. (What a suprise.)

One week after Lopez’s speech, after seeing Lopez talk to the college’s dean of academic affairs, Matteson allegedly told Lopez that he would make sure he would be expelled from school.

Matteson reportedly continued to target Lopez’s faith for public ridicule throughout the semester.Sheesh... this Matteson character is a douche with a capital bag.

From The Mouths Of Babes
And of course, the baby-killers are foaming at the mouth

Helmet tip to Former Altar Boy



Here's some of the article from LifeSiteNews.com; (Emphasis mine) 12-Year-Old Stuns Pro-Choice Teacher and School with Pro-Life Presentation

TORONTO, February 11, 2009 (LifeSiteNews.com) - 12-year-old "Lia" of Toronto has become a star at her school and on Youtube with her five-minute pro-life speech, crafted for a school competition. Despite discouragement and outright opposition, Lia's presentation was so well done that she reportedly won the contest she was told she would be disqualified from, due to the "controversial" message of her speech.

"What if I told you that right now, someone was choosing if you were gonna live or die?" begins the charismatic seventh-grader in a practice recording of the speech posted on Youtube. "What if I told you that this choice wasn't based on what you could or couldn't do, what you'd done in the past, or what you would do in the future? And what if I told you, you could do nothing about it?

"Fellow students and teachers, thousands of children are right now in that very situation. Someone is choosing without even knowing them whether they are going to live or die. That someone is their mother. And that choice is abortion."

Lia's mother says that the topic was of her own choosing, and that she was determined not to back down, even after teachers told her it was "too mature" and "too controversial."

At the schoolwide competition, the mom said one pro-choice teacher on the judge's panel "didn't even want to hear" the speech, and stepped down from the panel before Lia began. After the speech, which Lia's family said was well-received by both students and teachers, the judges initially told Lia she had indeed been disqualified. But controversy among the judges eventually led to a reversal, and Lia's family learned the next day that the panel agreed the girl deserved to win the competition.More than a few of our own fearless bishops could learn a thing or two from this girl.

Ahhh... That Makes Sense!
Theology for political junkies made simple

I recently heard a talking head refer to Socialism (Obamanomics) as "reward for not putting forth any effort".

So with the Protestant belief in Sola Fidei (Faith Alone), and the Catholic belief in Faith & Works, does that mean that Catholicism is Theological Capitalism, and Protestantism is Theological Socialism?

Makes sense to me.

There's A Sucker Born Every Minute
And he's usually led along by a Stooge

I just received the below in an e-mail.


This reminded me that a few posts back, Charlotte commented; My husband works in a public library. He says since Obama got elected, people routinely come up to the reference desk asking for the form to fill out to get their bailout.

That got me thinking... what exactly would a bailout form look like?

2009 Federal Government Spendulus Application
1. Do you know who's your baby's daddy?

2. How many years have you been working at McDonald's? If more than four (4), is flipping burgers considered skilled labor among your peer group?

3. Do you get a tingle up your leg whenever you hear President Obama's voice?

4. By what grade-level did you finally learn your A,B,D's?

5. How many times did you vote for President Obama in the 2008 election?

6. Do you currently have an outstanding balance due on any of the following automobiles; Lexus.
Tercel.
Le Baron.
Forenza.7. Have you named any of your children the following; Lexus.
Tercel.
Le Baron.
Forenza.8. Are you readily aware of your tax history for the past three (3) years? If so, apply for one of the many exciting and interesting opportunities still available within the Obama Administration... please.

Note: Having actually paid taxes not a pre-requisite.

9. Do you consider the moslim call to prayer "one of the prettiest sounds on earth"?

10. Do you consider the phrase "get up off your dead-ass and earn it" one of the scariest sounds on earth?

11. Do you spend more than $50.00 per month on the following food items?Taqito.
Dorito.
Cheeto.
Frappuccino.12. Have you named any of your children the following; Taqito.
Dorito.
Cheeto.
Frappuccino.13. With at least four (4) days notification, could you travel to Washington, DC for an outdoor Obama gala in sub-freezing weather?

14. With at least four (4) days notification, could you travel out of New Orleans before a Category Three hurricane makes landfall?

15. You consider Barack Obama to be:African-American.
Bi-Racial.
God.16. In what form would you like your money sent to you?Check.
Cash.
Money Order.
Abortion Vouchers.
Cartons of Kools or Newports.Sign or make your mark here: ___________________________

Application also available in Spanish, Arabic, Korean, Urdu, Aleut, White-Trash Cracker, Ebonics, Gulluh, Binary, Martian, Braille, Smoke Signals, East LA Gang Graffiti Spray Paint.
See Charlotte's husband for details.

Islam Is A Religion Of Peace, And Boston College Is Catholic
...and other assorted fairy tales

Here are some of the articles that I found rather... bizarre... shall we say?

From The American Thinker; (Emphasis mine) NY Honor Killer's Muslim Sympathy Site Yanked

The website of a New York TV network whose aim is to improve American perceptions of Islam was shut down this morning, two days after its founder admitted to the beheading of his wife. And while that irony might bring a momentary smile, another attempt to conceal the facts behind an honor killing right here in America should stir nothing short of outrage.

Pressured by Islamic advocacy groups and the prevailing winds of political correctness, authorities and news organizations remain remarkably mute. And, in doing so, these naïve multi-cultists only pave the way for more victims of "domestic violence" at the hands of followers of Sharia, not local, law.

Let's never forget "domestic violence" victim Aqsa Parvez, the 16-year-old Canadian girl whose father strangled her for refusing to wear the traditional Muslim head scarf in 2007. Or Amina and Sarah Said of Dallas, both murdered by their father in 2008 for dating non-Muslim boys. Or Sandeela Kanwal of Georgia, who was strangled to death by her Muslim father, Chaudhry Rashid, last July.

Yet the silence persists. Where the hell are all the pissed-off women's groups? This sister was beheaded! Here! In America!And this jewel from WBZ TV in Boston; (Emphasis mine) Are Crucifixes At BC "Offensive?" Some faculty members at Boston College are upset that the Catholic school has placed crucifixes in every classroom and other Christian artwork around campus.

Biology professor Dan Kirschner, faculty adviser for BC's chapter of the Jewish student group Hillel, says the school is being "insensitive" to people of other faiths. Maxim Shrayer, chairman of the Slavic and Eastern languages and literature department, calls the religious symbols "contrary to the letter and spirit of open intellectual discourse." And they were removed in the first place... why, again? Don't count on anything even remotely Catholic lasting too long at BC.

2009 Confirmation Test

by your local Church of Meism

First this test is multiple choice, there are three wrong answers and one correct answer. You will get credit for answers in two parts. First if you circle anything, even a wrong answer you get 50% of the point value for that question. If you circle the correct answer you get all the point value plus another 2 points for being right.

Most questions will revolve around the two commandments by the guy with beard in that picture in grandma's house; love everybody unless they don't love you, and go to church on Christmas and Easter.

The purpose of this test is to evaluate the understanding you have of your Faith and determine if you are prepared to pass on to the adult level where you don't need to be at Church every week because you already know so much. Remember this is a hard test, we need it to be hard to make sure you are a going to be a good Catholic. Good Luck!

1. Do you have to drive to get to Church?

a. Yes

b. No

c. My Daddy drives, I am not old enough

d. Mommy drives because she divorced my Daddy

2. What is the first thing a person should do in preparing for Mass?

a. Think of something to stand up and tell everyone during introductions

b. Talk to my friend about the pajama party we had last night

c. Walk around and say hi to everyone I know

d. Pray Father's homily is not too long

3. The Holy Father Pope Benedict is the leader of the Catholic Church, except;

a. When he says things we don't like

b. When he talks too much about homosexual behavior

c. We don't need the Pope we have the USCCB

d. When he says women can't be Priests

4. The judging of others is never acceptable, so when can you judge another?

a. When they are trying to stop abortion

b. When they want me to kneel at Mass

c. If they are homeschooling

d. If they are wearing one of those lacy things on their head at Mass

5. Essay question (write anything and you get this one right).

How does it make you feel when go to Mass and someone does not want to take your hand during the Our Father Prayer? (Extra credit if you can name some names)

Of course this is all in jest but the more I think about the paltry job we do educating our kids in the Faith this does not seem all that far fetched. I will be honest, I taught for about three years at my current parish and got burned out. Before that I taught for five years at my previous parish which was a much worse experience. The kids don't try, the parents don't care, and fathers just aren't involved enough. When I want to walk up one side and down the other I can't because it is just their mother showing up. I am a mean guy but not enough to admonish a mother. Especially since the Father is to blame.

The other disheartening thing is to see your work be thrown aside after confirmation as the kid stops coming. Fathers need to get their sorry asses in gear and step up to the plate. If your Church ain't doing it right, then do it at home. Your kid's SOUL depends on it, or have you forgotten that too!

From The Great One
Enjoy!

In light of the anointing of The South-Side Stooge, I find Reagan's quotes to be quite prophetic. Concentrated power has always been the enemy of liberty.

Don't be afraid to see what you see.

Entrepreneurs and their small enterprises are responsible for almost all the economic growth in the United States.

Facts are stubborn things.

Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same.

Freedom prospers when religion is vibrant and the rule of law under God is acknowledged.

Government always finds a need for whatever money it gets.

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.

Government is like a baby. An alimentary canal with a big appetite at one end and no sense of responsibility at the other.

Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.

Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.

Governments tend not to solve problems, only to rearrange them.

Heroes may not be braver than anyone else. They're just braver five minutes longer.

How do you tell a communist? Well, it's someone who reads Marx and Lenin. And how do you tell an anti-Communist? It's someone who understands Marx and Lenin.

I have wondered at times what the Ten Commandments would have looked like if Moses had run them through the US Congress.

I've never been able to understand why a Republican contributor is a 'fat cat' and a Democratic contributor of the same amount of money is a 'public-spirited philanthropist'.

If we ever forget that we are One Nation Under God, then we will be a nation gone under.

It's true hard work never killed anybody, but I figure, why take the chance?

Man is not free unless government is limited.

No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth!

Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong.

One way to make sure crime doesn't pay would be to let the government run it.

Protecting the rights of even the least individual among us is basically the only excuse the government has for even existing.

Republicans believe every day is the Fourth of July, but the democrats believe every day is April 15.

Some people wonder all their lives if they've made a difference. The Marines don't have that problem.

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.

The problem is not that people are taxed too little, the problem is that government spends too much.
Ronald Reagan

The taxpayer - that's someone who works for the federal government but doesn't have to take the civil service examination.

There are no easy answers' but there are simple answers. We must have the courage to do what we know is morally right.

Thomas Jefferson once said, 'We should never judge a president by his age, only by his works.' And ever since he told me that, I stopped worrying.

Today, if you invent a better mousetrap, the government comes along with a better mouse.

We are never defeated unless we give up on God.

We can not play innocents abroad in a world that is not innocent.

We can't help everyone, but everyone can help someone.

We have the duty to protect the life of an unborn child.

We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions.

We should measure welfare's success by how many people leave welfare, not by how many are added.

Welfare's purpose should be to eliminate, as far as possible, the need for its own existence.

When you can't make them see the light, make them feel the heat.

Without God, democracy will not and cannot long endure.