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Bachmann lies....again

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Feb 9, 2012, 4:01 pm
“Before President Obama was elected, no one had ever heard of a United States president saying to the world that the United States is not a Judeo-Christian nation.”Michelle Bachmann, 9 Feb 2012 I would invite the failed Presidential candidate to learn the words of the Founding Fathers.
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"Why I chose a gun"

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 7:28 pm
Another great TED speech.
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Hypocrisy, thy name is Pat

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Feb 6, 2012, 5:39 pm
I suppose I could be generous and give him kudos for just being flat out ballsy. But this self righteous politicization of religion is the epitome of Un-American. Pat Robertson speaking to a reporter from CBN: Watts: Gerald says, ‘Pat, earlier today you ran a report about Muslims in Spain. ...
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That's a damn good question......

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Feb 4, 2012, 2:04 pm
Our fallen comrades deserve better than the snails pace this investigation is proceeding along. Members of Congress on Friday questioned why nobody has been prosecuted as part of a criminal investigation of mismanagement at Arlington National Cemetery, nearly three years after reports of problems th...
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Best.Movie.Ever.

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 2:42 pm
OK, that's a lot of pre-judging based on a trailer...but this pushes all the right buttons in such a short amount of time. Check out the trailer at the link
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Farewell to a caring warrior.....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 11:37 am
Gen. Peter W. Chiarelli, the Army’s vice chief of staff, is leaving the Army in much the same manner that he served in it over the past decade: as an iconoclast.As the Army’s second-highest-ranking general in the Pentagon, Chiarelli has pressed harder than any other officer to change the way sol...
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Valentines Day is support your local Starbucks Day

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 29, 2012, 11:20 am
"A nationwide boycott of Starbucks stores and its products will be launched on Valentine's Day 2012. Its goal is to eliminate the risk of guns in public places and ultimately to bring sane gun laws to the U.S."I plan to visit my local Starbucks while carrying, especially on Valentine's Day. http://w...
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Goose, meet Gander

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 4:57 pm
Some activists might want to consider the secondary and tertiary effects of their crusades. It would appear that I could refuse to serve Christians under a GOP proposed bill in New Hampshire. The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing Tuesday on the bill that allows the practice if a business ow...
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There's that alleged "war on religion" again...

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 5:30 pm
Of course, the media, they can’t figure evangelicals out, period, because you don’t start with a belief in the power of God. You don’t start with a belief in the power of faith, you don’t start with the belief that your faith is at the center of your life. So for a lot of the media, this is ...
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Zombie-killing gun porn!

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 5:22 pm
Ideally for use in the zombie apocalypse, the Doublestar Zombie X Chainsaw Rail Attachment is surprisingly quiet and runs on a stock-mounted battery rather than messy, flame-prone gasoline.This particular model has a few other features as well, including a EOTech Zombie Stopper XPS2-Z Holographic Si...
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Sexual Morality in America

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 21, 2012, 8:47 pm

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Persecuted Christians?

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 18, 2012, 4:14 pm
While speaking to a Tea Party crowd in South Carolina on Monday, Patch.com reports that [Congressman Tim] Scott claimed that Christians are “the greatest minority under assault today,”.Link 
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WaPo Article: Ten reasons we're no longer the Land of the Free

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 15, 2012, 10:03 am
Even as we pass judgment on countries we consider unfree, Americans remain confident that any definition of a free nation must include their own — the land of free. Yet, the laws and practices of the land should shake that confidence. In the decade since Sept. 11, 2001, this country has comprehens...
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Prince Phillip... Comedic Genius!

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 13, 2012, 5:41 pm
Ninety Gaffes in 90 years. This guys deadpan is awesome! Some choice quotes: 18. "If it has four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and it flies but is not an aeroplane and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it." Said to a World Wildlife Fund meeting in 19...
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Where's the "liberal" media??

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 12, 2012, 8:05 pm
Earlier this week, the Lawrence Journal-World was sent an email that O'Neal had forwarded to House Republicans that referred to President Obama and a Bible verse that says “Let his days be few and brief.” The email, which has been posted in various places on the Internet, refers to a bumper sti...
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Quote of the Day

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 10, 2012, 6:49 pm
Newt is an angry little attack muffin - Peggy Noonan Love it! Don't get me wrong, I sort of like Newt. I'd thoroughly enjoy sharing some single malt and talking with him for hours on a wide variety of subjects. I feel the same way about Mike Huckabee. There are some politicians who I believe are ent...
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That's not just Roses you smell

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Jan 2, 2012, 8:39 pm
That's victory!
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Fodder for Thought

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Dec 31, 2011, 12:08 pm
Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able and willing? Then whence cometh evil? Is he neither able nor willing? Then why call him God?
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After engaging an upstanding fellow in a debate over the...

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Dec 31, 2011, 12:05 pm
After engaging an upstanding fellow in a debate over the conclusion of the Iraq adventure and the current problems in Afghanistan over at TAH, I dug up one of the many files in my digital library for anyone else who may be a foreign policy nerd. SSI
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Your tax dollars at work

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Nov 3, 2011, 4:01 pm
Is this a case of "oh well both parties do it" or hypocrisy on behalf of the party that trumpeted they were going to end it? In Congress, a really good law is like a really good movie. If audiences liked it the first time, they’re going to love a remake — or two.That appeared to be the logic Tue...
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Zombie Max™ - Just in case! Be PREPARED – supply...

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 6:40 pm
Zombie Max™ - Just in case! Be PREPARED – supply yourself for the Zombie Apocalypse with Zombie Max™ ammunition from Hornady®! Loaded with PROVEN Z-Max™ bullets... yes PROVEN Z-Max™ bullets (have you seen a Zombie?). Make sure your "bug out bag" is ready with nothing but the best! Hornad...
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Sadly...so true....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 6:44 pm

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Freedoms I wish the military were defending

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 1:13 pm
From my friends at Militant Libertarian:The freedom to fly without being sexually violated. The freedom to purchase a gun without a waiting period. The freedom to grow, sell, and smoke marijuana. The freedom to sell goods and services for whatever amount a buyer is willing to pay. The freedom to mak...
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An Open Letter to Liberal Americans

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 1:09 pm
Silverfiddle authors a blog - Western Hero - which you should really check out...don't forget the comments section either. I feel compelled to post and link his "An Open Letter to Liberal Americans", that is a thoughtfully compelling read.I wrote this over a year ago and forgot about it.  I think...
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I thought it was 'the Gays' who wanted 'special rights'?

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 12:50 pm
Rep. Trent Franks (R-AZ) We understand that when we’re granting the rights of marriage, that that’s a special right Tony, that’s something we have suggested is clearly the best possible way to see children raised through the best possible environment to launch the next generation, we believe t...
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Political Lexicography

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 8:46 am
A great short piece by noted terrorism expert Paul Pillar. One of the most misleading and distracting formulations that has been applied to the countering of terrorism is the notion that this effort is a “war.” The notion was in full bloom with the Bush administration's “war on terror.” Terr...
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The Timely Demise of a Loon

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 8:16 am
It couldn't come any sooner for the sanity of American politics. The tea party group American Majority has asked Bachmann to quit the Presidential race, citing "It is clear that the campaign has become less about reform and more about her personal effort to stay relevant and sell books”. And as we...
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....I want.....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 5:49 pm
Let's face it: there are some people who will buy damn near anything with Steve McQueen's name on it — *cough* us *cough* — but this is one of those times that you needn't be ashamed about it. Based on the classic T100 and inspired by the Trophy TR6 McQueen rode during the stunt scene from The G...
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I thought the alleged "party of Individual Liberty" didn't want to intrude into your bedroom?

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 19, 2011, 4:53 pm
"One of the things I will talk about, that no president has talked about before, is I think the dangers of contraception in this country. It’s not okay. It’s a license to do things in a sexual realm that is counter to how things are supposed to be. is supposed to be within marriage. It’s suppo...
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There's no way that this cannot be good.....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 12, 2011, 4:31 pm
Uncommon Brewers: Organic Bacon Brown Ale Yes, this is a meat beer. The Santa Cruz, Calif., brewery chucks in hunks of applewood-cured pork into the process to give this sweet brown ale a smoky, meaty taste. "I enjoy bacon and I thought using a nut brown would be the way to do it," said brewmaster ...
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The Perfect Day

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Oct 2, 2011, 9:24 am
It is possible to take something beautiful and lasting out of the heart-wrenching experience of seeing the animal you love move inexorably toward death. Nobody can take the grief away, nor should anyone try, but our love for animals is nothing but a gift, and it keeps on giving, even when they go ho...
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Nevermind.......20 years later

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 26, 2011, 3:49 pm
This is a little bit of genius, the actual baby from the original Nevermind album re-creates his infant-swimming iconographic album cover two decades later to celebrate the anniversary of Nirvana's classic rock album. Time flies. Crap, I feel old......
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This is the Party of Pretend Patriotism

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 23, 2011, 5:22 pm
Gay soldier booed at GOP debate; candidates stay mum Some members of the GOP debate audience booed a gay soldier who asked via video whether the Republican candidates would reinstitute the recently repealed "Don't ask, don't tell" policy of banning openly gay soldiers. After Stephen Hill, who is s...
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Man's Very Best Friend

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 18, 2011, 5:13 pm
Scout and another unknown dog lie among the rubble at Ground Zero, just two of nearly 100 search and rescue animals who helped to search for survivors During the chaos of the 9/11 attacks, where almost 3,000 people died, nearly 100 loyal search and rescue dogs and their brave owners scoured Ground Z...
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Today is Constitution Day

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 17, 2011, 12:38 pm
Were you even aware? Have you heard anything in the media? Political blogs? Me Neither. Constitution Day
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Heroes are too rare indeed.....Dakota Meyer, MOH

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 16, 2011, 2:32 pm
For a man to charge into fire once requires grit that is instinctive in few men; to do so a second time, now knowing what awaits you, requires inner resolve beyond instinct; to repeat a third time is courage above and beyond any call of duty; to go in a fourth time is to know you will die; to go in ...
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Duck Fan Quide

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 13, 2011, 7:44 pm
Since we all don't have Uncle Phil as a wardrobe sugar daddy....here is a handy guide to wear the correct color on game day.
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Gauche......and American Ideal?

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 13, 2011, 6:07 pm
... and we still clutch pearls at the notion of a terrorist attack...... ... that are not politically correct. The same stripe of 'patriots' who ... are God's vengeance for the 'sins' of homosexuality and 'faithlessness ... oblivious to the actual condition of even the boogeyman specters, much ....
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Tea Party Debate Takeaways

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 13, 2011, 4:08 pm
Kudo's to Michelle Bachmann for her stand last night on the HPV vaccine and Perry's relationship to Gardasil! Shame on the audience for booing Ron Paul on his factually correct, and easily sourced statement on the motives of terrorists vs. Muslims.
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Remember.......

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 11, 2011, 11:00 am

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Your media bias of the day....Updated

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 11, 2011, 9:44 am
Steve Doocy of Fox & Friends repeats the blatant lie penned by the writers at Fox Nation. Fox News Yep....fair and balanced.....
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Uh...the threat is who??

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 10, 2011, 4:40 pm
"Studies show that no society that has totally embraced homosexuality has lasted more than, you know, a few decades. So it’s the death knell of this country. I honestly think it’s the biggest threat our nation has, even more so than terrorism or Islam, which I think is a big threat... If you got...
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THIS is what America is about

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 10, 2011, 2:45 pm
An Unlikely HeroThe Marine who found two WTC survivorsOnly 12 survivors were pulled from the rubble of the World Trade Center after the towers fell on Sept. 11, despite intense rescue efforts. Two of the last three to be located and saved were Port Authority police officers. They were not discovered...
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Your media bias of the day

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 5, 2011, 2:03 pm
New York Times article from 2 September 2011: Don’t Fear Islamic Law in America FOX Nation on 4 September 2011: NY Times: America Should Embrace Sharia Law… There's your 'Liberal Media'. If you have the stomach, read through the infantile comments from the fine patriots at Fox Nation.
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I'm all for public participation in politics....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 5, 2011, 12:29 pm
But not all citizens are equipped to provide meaningful input.
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Watching Gran Torino with a good SMS.....

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 4, 2011, 7:58 pm
And two quotes seem unbelievably appropriate for my life:Ever notices how you come across somebody once in a while that you shouldn't have fucked with?......That's me.and You're wrong, eggroll, I know exactly what I'm talking about. I may not be the most pleasant person to be around, but I got the b...
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Alba gu bràth

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 4, 2011, 9:48 am
The 2011 Virginia Scottish Games
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The Day has Arrived!

Constitutional Insurgent posted an article on - Sep 3, 2011, 6:18 pm
I bought a 52" Sharp Quattron HDTV in March......with nothing but visions of watching my Ducks come September. Beer is cold, wings are hot.....all is well in the world.
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