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Hello all, I hope this is the right place to post this. My 17 year old son would like to be come Catholic. I have read some here, and he has talked to the priest at the local church without asking me about it. He also has asked for a Catholic Bible, instead of the ones we have and...

White House Chief of Staff Andrew Card has resigned. He will be replaced by Josh Bolton.

As more and more of the good manufacturing jobs go overseas, as more companies cut jobs, as gas and fuel prices increase, more and more people are in serious danger of losing thier homes. The number of foreclosures is expected to rise this year. The rates of new foreclosures in Michigan...

Last cigarette was early Tuesday am. So just over three days now, and starting to suffer a little. Everything hurts, even my fingers!

Wow, I was shocked by this. This morning the News reported that Alito voted against the execution of a man by lethal injection as cruel and unusual punishment. What does this first decision of our new SOCTUS protend? (I don't want to get my hopes up too much, but could this be the...

Just came across the Newswire at Bloomburg.... Dick Cheney hospitalized for shortness of breath. Reported by CNN, that he is also retaining fluids. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060109/ap_on_go_pr_wh/cheney_hospitalized_1 Update: Sounds like he will be fine. Prescribed...

Tom Delay formally stepped down today as Majority Leader. Although DeLay had temporarily left his post, calls to replace him permanently had grown within the party. "The situation is that Tom's legal situation doesn't seem to be reaching clarity," Rep. John Kline, R-Minn., told the...

I wanted to hear what people thought about providing health care for everyone. Haven't we arrived at a point in history that all our citizens should be assured of receiving medical treatment? WinAce died recently because he could not get health care to pay for a lung transplant. How...

Happy Birthday Marines! Saw this on another site. Happy Birthday Marines. 10th of November 1775. Semper Fi! Let's remember all our service men and women today, especially the ones in harm's way. :hug:

I am not sure how many people here invest in stocks, but I would like some advice and opinions. Sometimes, while researching stocks to invest in or reviewing my present investments, I come across information that presents a moral quandry for me. It could be an issue with a...

Just reported on CNN. Scooter Libby has resigned, and his resignation has been accepted. :)

TOLEDO, Ohio - A federal grand jury has indicted a prominent Ohio GOP contributor in an investigation into contributions to President George W. Bush's re-election campaign, a defense attorney said Thursday. The Toledo Blade reported that Tom Noe, a former Toledo-area coin dealer, is suspected...

Heard on CNN tonight that the prosecutor will indicte Scooter Libby. Rove not to be indicted, but Grand Jury term to be extended for further investigation.

Just heard on CNBC that Harriet Miers has withdrawn from consideration for the Supreme Court. :thumbsup:

Shell Profit Leaps on Rising Oil Prices Shell's third-quarter profit grew 67 percent to $9.39 billion, and yet Exxon still beat them at 9.9 billion for one quarter. 9.9 billion in 1 quarter! WoW --- Go big Oil! Is it time for a windfall profits tax? :cool...

Hmmm, just came across some interesting information. All the news media is talking about the Avian Flu, and the possiblilty of a panedemic that could kill millions. Interestingly enough the drug that is being touted to "cure" avian flu, although it doesn't really is a drug called...

Rumors are going about Washington that VP Cheney may resign, and that Bush might appoint Condi Rice to VP spot. :eek: http://www.usnews.com/usnews/news/articles/051018/18whwatch.htm?track=rss According to the story, today's Washington Post story that suggests Vice President...

I have been thinking about this and trying to come up with an idea of whom I would like to see run. For the Republicans I think John McCain will run. And maybe Alberto Gonzalez? And maybe Rudy Guiloni? (I'm sorry I know I am spelling names wrong . :( ) Hmmm and Bill Frist if he...

Judith Miller has been released from jail and is expected to testify before the Grand Jury today. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20050930/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/cia_leak_investigation;_ylt=AqjPGjt3sWxqQiue5_wd3FNH2ocA;_ylu=X3oDMTA3MjBwMWtkBHNlYwM3MTg- Her source was Vice President Dick...