Tag Archives: First Amendment

Poll Finds Majority Of Republicans Would Repeal The First Amendment

Posted on April 7, 2013 at 10:10 am by Mr. Brink

For freedom! A recent HuffPost/YouGov poll finds a majority(55%) of self-identifying Republicans believe that their state should establish Christianity as the official state religion: Republicans were more likely than Democrats or independents to say that they would favor establishing Christianity as an official … Continue reading →
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Historian Gingrich Doesn't Understand Free Speech

Posted on January 24, 2012 at 3:31 pm by Bob Cesca

Gingrich said he refuses to participate in debates that don’t allow boisterous audience participation. And he’s using Sarah Palin’s misinterpretation of the First Amendment as an excuse. “We’re going to serve notice on future debates,” he told Fox. “We’re just … Continue reading →

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Crazy Quote of the Day

Posted on March 28, 2011 at 12:44 pm by Bob Cesca

“The First Amendment was written by the Founders to protect the free exercise of Christianity. They were making no effort to give special protections to Islam.” Director of Issues Analysis Bryan Fischer from the American Family Association I wonder if … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on March 3, 2011 at 1:53 pm by Bob Cesca

“Simply put, the church members had the right to be where they were.” Chief Justice John Roberts defending the First Amendment rights of the Westboro Baptist Church in Snyder v Phelps The Court ruled 8-1 that Phelps has the right … Continue reading →

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Quote of the Day

Posted on November 20, 2010 at 7:45 pm by Bob Cesca

“That last tweet by @SarhPalinUSA sums up in 140 characters why this person should never be allowed any authority over any police force ever.” David Frum via Twitter remarking on Palin’s tweet in which she wonders if it’s illegal for … Continue reading →

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Booooooger!

Posted on July 13, 2010 at 11:33 pm by Bob Cesca

Here’s some good news regarding the FCC and “indecency” on television. NEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Tuesday tossed out a government policy that can lead to broadcasters being fined for allowing even a single curse word on … Continue reading →

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