Monday, June 10, 2013

IRS Caught on Tape Telling Nonprofit: “Keep Your Faith to Yourself” - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

IRS Caught on Tape Telling Nonprofit: “Keep Your Faith to Yourself” - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "The IRS scandal is deepening as a new tape has been released today showing IRS staff making a phone conversation that the Internal Revenue Service placed to a non-profit organization."

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Do You Trust the Obama Administration?

Do You Trust the Obama Administration?: "The Obama Administration has a few problems. From Benghazi to the IRS to the phone records of journalists and everyday Americans, it’s not difficult to call up a scandal with investigations pending in Washington."

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Ethanol Use Creates a Spike in Global Food Prices

Ethanol Use Creates a Spike in Global Food Prices: "At the turn of the 21st century, biofuels appeared to be a solution to mounting concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, climate change, skyrocketing fuel prices and dependence on foreign energy. When Congress passed the Energy Policy Act (EP Act) in 2005 with a renewable fuel standard (RFS) provision mandating that producers add ethanol to gasoline, it is unlikely that lawmakers thought the act would increase hunger and social unrest in the world's poorest countries. However, unintended consequences frequently accompany even the most well-intentioned policies, says Sherzod Abdukadirov, a research fellow with the Mercatus Center."

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Sunday, June 9, 2013

IRS Also Targeted Religious, Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage Groups - Christian News, Commentary

IRS Also Targeted Religious, Pro-Life, Pro-Marriage Groups - Christian News, Commentary: "- Susan Martinek founded Coalition for Life of Iowa because she wanted the pro-life movement to do bigger things in Cedar Rapids. Churches in the town of about 120,000 already held their own events, but Martinek thought coordinating resources would lead to greater outreach. The small-business owner sought tax-exempt status with the Internal Revenue Service in October 2008. Like the head of most fledging nonprofits, she knew more donors would be inclined to give if they could claim tax deductions."

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Homeschool enrollment explodes

Homeschool enrollment explodes: "Absolutely no one I know is satisfied with the education their children are getting in public schools. But most of the people I talk to with young kids have two parents that work full time outside the house and are unable to homeschool their children"

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Catholic Archbishop: Wake Up! Religious Liberty at Risk in USA | CNS News

Catholic Archbishop: Wake Up! Religious Liberty at Risk in USA | CNS News: "- Roman Catholic Archbishop Charles J. Chaput is calling on Americans to wake up and recognize that the Founding Fathers' vision of religious freedom is now threatened by the federal government."

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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Obama '04: Govt. Must Tell Citizens They're Being Investigated | Conservative ByteConservative Byte

Obama '04: Govt. Must Tell Citizens They're Being Investigated | Conservative ByteConservative Byte: "Somehow watching terrorists to watching everyone is now ok.
Check it out:

In 2004, then-State Senator Barack Obama on Illinois Public Radio answering constituents’ questions during his campaign for United Sates Senator:"

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“Hate is Not a Crime” – Unless Directed at a Muslim or Homosexual

“Hate is Not a Crime” – Unless Directed at a Muslim or Homosexual: "Christian ministers who stand in the pulpit and preach what the Bible says about homosexuality are being accused of hate crimes based solely on what they said.  In the public schools, children are being reprimanded and sometimes accused of hate crimes for speaking out against homosexuality and that the Bible says it’s a sin."

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California Elementary School Holds Toy Gun Buyback… - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update

California Elementary School Holds Toy Gun Buyback… - Patriot UpdatePatriot Update: "An elementary school will hold a toy gun exchange Saturday, offering students a book and a chance to win a bicycle if they turn in their play weapons."

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KS Gov Signs Law: Stops Govt From Using Public Money For Gun Control Lobbying : Freedom Outpost

KS Gov Signs Law: Stops Govt From Using Public Money For Gun Control Lobbying : Freedom Outpost:

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