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12/13/2010
IconI have had it with Berkeley, California, that anti-American bastion of disloyalty to the values and existence of the United States of America. In February, 2008, the Berkeley City Council approved a measure calling for Marine recruiters to leave Berkeley, because they "are not welcome in our city." If recruiters chose to stay, they would do so as "uninvited and unwelcome intruders." The Council also applauded any residents or organizations that "volunteer to impede, passively or actively, by non-violent means, the work of any military recruiting office located in the City of Berkeley."  And a handful of folks did just that - some held up signs which said "No Military Predators in Our Town," or "Join the Marines.  Travel to Exotic Lands.  Meet Exciting and Unusual People - and Kill Them." More >>

Tags: Military, Morals, Ethics, Values, Politics, Values
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12/11/2010
IconTrue religion is the life we lead, not the creed we profess More >>

Tags: Education, Family/Relationships - Family, Marriage, Quote of the Week, Relationships, Relatives
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12/09/2010
IconI'm certain you've heard of the vile, blasphemous, ferociously mean, insensitive, disgusting and downright evil actions of the members of the Phelps family of Topeka's Westboro Baptist church - a group of trash who give Christianity a seriously bad name.  This group travels all over the country, protesting at military funerals, and saying that "the deaths of soldiers are God's way of punishing the country for homosexuality."  Motorcycle groups like the Patriot Riders travel to these funerals as well, to rev between these slime (who call themselves religious) and the suffering family and friends gathering for the funeral of an American hero, a son, a brother, a husband, or a friend. More >>

Tags: Military, Religion, Values
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12/08/2010
IconYou'd like to think that, as a parent, you know a lot about the friends your children have.  In this particular instance, unfortunately, that was not the case: More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Teens, Friendships, Morals, Ethics, Values, Parenting, Relationships, Teens
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12/06/2010
IconVolunteering for the military means a number of important things: It's a noble act of patriotism It means accepting authority over every aspect of your life It's a seriously dangerous job It's not exactly a high-paying job You get benefits during and after service You have a community of support It involves structure and discipline It's a heroic endeavor It is an honorable, self-sacrificing career It is worthy of great respect So, when someone wishes to volunteer for relatively low pay and high danger to protect you and me, I say "THANK YOU" and "huzzah!" More >>

Tags: Budget, Economy, Military, Morals, Ethics, Values
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12/02/2010
IconWe can never be sure that the opinion we are endeavoring to stifle is a false opinion; and if we were sure, stifling it would be an evil still. More >>

Tags: Education, Family/Relationships - Family, Marriage, Quote of the Week, Relationships, Relatives
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12/01/2010
IconSomething very scary is starting in this country - in the land of the free that you and I all love - so you need to pay attention. Four months ago, I said I was ending my terrestrial radio show at the end of the year because I wanted to regain my First Amendment rights.  A lot of intellectuals snickered and said I didn't know what I was talking about - only the government can take away First Amendment rights.  I was only being threatened by non -government organizations like Media Matters. More >>

Tags: Character, Courage, Conscience, Character-Courage-Conscience, Politics, Social Issues, Values
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11/30/2010
IconI had a caller on the air recently who flabbergasted me, and that doesn't happen often.  After being on the air more than 30 years, I've heard lots and lots that has touched me or stunned me.  This one was a "stunner." More >>

Tags: 10 Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up their Lives, Friendships, Marriage, Relationships, Ten Stupid Things Women Do to Mess Up Their Lives
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11/29/2010
IconToday, I announced what I'll be doing as of January, 2011.  I hope you'll follow me: More >>

Tags: fatherhood, Motherhood-Fatherhood, Parenting, Regarding Dr. Laura
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11/24/2010
IconPeople seem very confused about happiness.  Most folks believe that having all they want is the way to be happy.  I don't think so. When I was on the radio evenings in Los Angeles over two decades ago, I reached a "24 share."  That meant one out of four people listening to Los Angeles radio was tuned into me.  I got a substantial bonus.  We took that money and paid off all financial obligations and had some left over. I had always wanted a tennis bracelet - that's a bracelet made of tiny or huge diamonds.  I had enough money for a bracelet with tiny diamonds, but a tennis bracelet nonetheless.  My husband told me to treat myself, and I did.  I felt a swell of joy every time I looked at that bracelet. I did not feel joy because I had a diamond bracelet on my wrist. More >>

Tags: Family/Relationships - Family, Friendships, Health, Marriage, Relationships, Relatives
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