Southern Manifesto 1956

We regard the decision of the Supreme Court in the school cases as a clear abuse of judicial power. It climaxes a trend in the Federal judiciary undertaking to legislate, in derogation of the authority of Congress, and to encroach upon the reserved rights of the States and the people. …

the Supreme Court of the United States, with no legal basis for such action, undertook to exercise their naked judicial power and substituted their personal political and social ideas for the established law of the land.

This unwarranted exercise of power by the Court, contrary to the Constitution, is creating chaos and confusion…. inflamed by outside meddlers….

We commend the motives of those States which have declared the intention to resist forced integration by any lawful means. . . . We pledge ourselves to use all lawful means to bring about a reversal of this decision [which brought equality to more Americans].

The Daily Howler

Anywhere except in American ‘news,’ these views would be seen for what they are — the kooky rants of screaming crackpots, the kind who need to be supervised closely by relatives and loving friends. But increasingly, screaming crackpots like Bill O’Reilly control the agenda of America’s discourse. And mainstream pundits refuse to note the absurdity of the ongoing conduct. It’s so much simpler to look away as the kooky-con clowning goes on.

O’REILLY: “Now, all of this anti-Christian stuff is absurd, and may even be a bias situation. But the real reason it’s happening has little to do with Christmas and everything to do with organized religion.

“Secular progressives realize that America as it is now will never approve of gay marriage, partial birth abortion, euthanasia, legalized drugs, income redistribution through taxation, and many other progressive visions because of religious opposition.

“But if the secularists can destroy religion in the public arena, the brave new progressive world is a possibility. That’s what happened in Canada.”
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Bill Donohue (not O’Reilly): “Who really cares what Hollywood thinks? All these hacks come out there. Hollywood is controlled by secular Jews who hate Christianity in general and Catholicism in particular. It`s not a secret, OK? And I`m not afraid to say it. That`s why they hate this movie [Gibson’s Passion]. It`s about Jesus Christ, and it`s about truth. It`s about the messiah.

“Hollywood likes anal sex. They like to see the public square without nativity scenes. I like families. I like children. They like abortions.”

[mjh: No point in telling this idiot anal sex never leads to an abortion.]

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A mandate on ‘Merry Christmas’? By Allen G. Breed

Religious conservatives are pushing to make Christ the only reason for holiday season.

Emboldened by their Election Day successes, some Christian conservatives around the country are trying to put more Christ into Christmas this season.

In Terrebonne Parish, La., an organization is petitioning to add “Merry Christmas” to the red-lighted “Season’s Greetings” sign on the main government building and is selling yard signs that read, “We believe in God. Merry Christmas.”“We’re not going to allow the country to continue this downward spiral to the left.”

In California, a group called the Committee to Save Merry Christmas is boycotting Macy’s and its corporate parent, Federated Department Stores, accusing them of replacing “Merry Christmas” signs with ones wishing shoppers “Season’s Greetings” or “Happy Holidays.” The organization cites “the recent presidential election showing political correctness is offending millions of Americans.”

‘Downward spiral to the left’? Looks like a downward plunge to the right. I can’t wait for the Rapture to claim these people. mjh

The Daily Outrage
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Lines from “The Everlasting Gospel,” by William Blake.

The Vision of Christ that thou dost see
Is my Vision’s Greatest Enemy
Thine has a great hook nose like thine
Mine has a snub nose like to mine
Thine is the Friend of All Mankind
Mine speaks in parables to the Blind
Thine loves the same world that mine hates

Thy Heaven doors are my Hell Gates
Socrates taught that Melitus
Loathd as a Nations bitterest Curse
And Caiphus was in his own Mind
A benefactor of Mankind
Both read the Bible day & night
But thou readst black where I read white

The Writer’s Almanac – DECEMBER 13 – 19, 2004

FEMA: Giving Peace Of Mind

“The holidays are a great time to give important, inexpensive gifts that say: ‘I care!’ and reduce risk exposure for friends and loved ones,” said Pennington. “Disaster-ready gifts can save lives and are a wonderful way of making 2005 a more disaster-resistant year for everyone.”

Emergency and preparedness items that might make great gifts this Holiday Season include:

# Pet Disaster Kits (food, water, leashes, dishes and carrying case or crate).
# A camp stove with extra fuel.
# an Uncle Samta

I’m reminded of disaster-preparedness advocated in the 60’s: in case of nuclear attack, put your head between your legs and kiss your ass goodbye. mjh

Illegal Abortions Rampant in Latin America By Jen Ross

Five thousand women die from clandestine abortions every year in Latin America. It has one of the highest abortion rates in the world, despite its near-universal illegality. …

Abortion is prohibited across most of Latin America. Cuba and Puerto Rico are the exceptions. While some countries allow abortion in cases of rape or danger to the mother’s life, there are no exceptions in Chile, Colombia and El Salvador. These countries prosecute hundreds of women for having abortions. …

“The political elite, or the people who have money, happen to have access to abortions under optimal conditions, a doctor, a clinic, anesthesia . . . or they can even go to Miami to a clinic, so it’s not an issue for them. Poor women risk their lives.”

Judge’s religious robe on trial By Kim Henderson

Circuit Court Judge M. Ashley McKathan’s move to adorn a robe embroidered with the Ten Commandments has sparked a nationally frenzy. …

Judge McKathan first began wearing the robe, which he had embroidered by a local woman, this Monday.

He wears it on the bench during hearings and other cases. …

“The message I hope it sends is that you cannot divorce the law away from the truth and get justice,” remarked Judge McKathan. “I’m not worthy to do what has to be done, to carry that message to others, but I don’t think anybody is. It has to be done, though.

“I plan to continue to wear the robe.”