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on June 2, 2015 in World News

Cultural cleansing of Christian males

Cultural cleansing of Christian males Pat Buchanan on desire to dump statues: Aren’t we carrying affirmative action bit too far? The culture war against Christianity is picking up speed. Last week came word Saint Louis University will remove a heroic-sized statue of Father Pierre-Jean De Smet S.J. from the front of Fusz Hall, where it has stood for 60 years. The statue depicts De Smet holding aloft a crucifix as he ministers to two American Indians, one of whom is kneeling. Historically, the statue is accurate. Father De Smet, “Blackrobe,” as he was known, was a 19th-century missionary to Indian… View Article

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on June 2, 2015 in World News

Police Shoot to Death One Unarmed Person Every 3 Days in U.S.

Police Shoot to Death One Unarmed Person Every 3 Days in U.S. Source: All Gov. Police across the United States shot and killed an average of one unarmed person every three days during the first five months of this year, according to an investigation by The Washington Post. The average was based on the fact that 49 people who were not carrying a weapon of any kind were shot to death during the first 151 days of 2015. Among these victims, two-thirds were black or Hispanic. In addition to the 49 unarmed individuals, another 13 carrying toy guns were shot… View Article

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on June 2, 2015 in World News

Court Rules Living ‘Off The Grid’ Is Illegal

Court Rules Living ‘Off The Grid’ Is Illegal For many it’s a live long dream to get “off the grid” and live self-sufficiently. But unplugging from municipal services has been ruled illegal by a court in Cape Coral, Florida. Special Magistrate Harold S. Eskin ruled that Robin Speronis is not allowed to live on her own private property without being hooked up to the city’s water system. He admitted that she had the right to live without utility power, but said that her alternative power sources must always first be approved by the city. Speronis has been taking a stand… View Article

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Obama: I Don’t Believe In Divisive Racial Politics

by Charlie Spiering Obama: I Don’t Believe In Divisive Racial Politics President Obama explained to a group of young Asian leaders today that it was important not to betray one’s principles while being a leader. He pointed out that one of his core principles is to “treat everyone fairly” regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation or religion. “One of my core principles is that I will never engage in a politics in which I’m trying to divide people or make them less than me because they look different or have a different religion,” Obama said. “That’s a core principle, that’s… View Article

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Maine House Sides With Senate: The 2nd Amendment Is Your Carry Permit

Maine House Sides With Senate: The 2nd Amendment Is Your Carry Permit On Monday, the Maine House joined with the Senate and passed LD 652, legislation which abolishes the concealed carry permit requirement in the state. The measure passed the House Monday by a vote of 83 to 62 after passing the Senate by a vote of 23-12 on Friday. According to the Portland Press Herald, LD 652 would leave the permitting process in place for those who want one for the purposes of concealed carry reciprocity, but it would be eliminated as a prerequisite for carrying in the state… View Article

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on June 2, 2015 in World News

Armed Citizen Intervenes, Stops Mass Shooting in Georgia Liquor Store

Armed Citizen Intervenes, Stops Mass Shooting in Georgia Liquor Store On May 31, an armed citizen pulled his own gun and opened fire on an alleged attacker inside a Georgia liquor store, thereby ending a would-be mass shooting. The incident took place in Magnet Bottle Shop in Conyers, Georgia. Surveillance video from the liquor store shows 36-year-old Jeffrey Scott Pitts allegedly enter the business just before 5 pm and open fire. He appears to randomly shoot at anyone in his path but turns and leaves the building when an armed citizen off-camera returns fire. On June 1, Rockdale County Sheriff… View Article

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on June 1, 2015 in World News

Vince Vaughn Is As Pro Gun As It Gets

by Christian Lowe Vince Vaughn Is As Pro Gun As It Gets World famous comedian and movie star Vince Vaughn came out with a double barrel defense of gun rights during a recent interview, calling for guns in schools and arguing the Second Amendment is intended to defend against “the supreme power of a corrupt and abusive government.” The star of the new season of the hit HBO series “True Detective,” outlined his pro-gun views during an interview with British GQ, which released excerpts of the sit down June 1. Vaughn — who has outlined his distinctly libertarian views in… View Article

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on June 1, 2015 in World News

Peter MacKay exit allows him to collect full pension at 55

Peter MacKay exit allows him to collect full pension at 55 New pension rules for MPs means those elected after October must wait until age 65 By choosing not to reoffer in this year’s federal election, Justice Minister Peter MacKay joins a growing list of Conservative MPs who will avoid the impact of pension changes that will triple the amount they must contribute and lock in the money for an extra 10 years. MacKay’s decision, announced last week, means he will be able to collect his full yearly pension of $128,832 at age 55, instead of 65. Under new pension… View Article

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on June 1, 2015 in World News

Former marine tased to death by police in upstate New York

Former marine tased to death by police in upstate New York A former marine who was driving recklessly through a neighborhood died after police in Rochester, New York used a Taser to subdue him. Police say the man had charged at officers with his fists clenched. Family has identified the man as Richard Gregory Davis, 50. Police and witnesses say Davis had crashed a red pickup truck into another vehicle and a church in southwest Rochester. Davis fled on foot, according to the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle. Police responded to the scene at about 9:00 am ET on Sunday. Moments… View Article

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on June 1, 2015 in World News

USA Freedom Act vs expired Patriot Act provisions

USA Freedom Act vs expired Patriot Act provisions: How do the spy laws differ? he US Senate is poised to pass the USA Freedom Act now that major surveillance powers vested in the USA Patriot Act have expired. The House-passed bill, representing a slightly less intrusive spying law, will come to a vote on Tuesday. READ MORE: Goodbye Section 215: Patriot Act key surveillance provisions expire The Senate let certain parts of the USA Patriot Act lapse, failing to extend then by the June 1 deadline. Among them is the notorious Section 215, authorizing bulk collection of Americans’ telephone data,… View Article

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