Jane Chastain : Politically Direct

The Nation’s 233rd Birthday — A call to Repentance

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July 2,  marks the 233rd anniversary of our legal separation from Great Britain.  It was on this day in 1776, that the Second Continental Congress voted to approve a resolution of independence.

The next day, John Adams, the man who would become our 2nd president, wrote to his wife Abigail: Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Jane Chastain

July 2nd, 2009 at 12:00 am

The Obama Doctrine: Apologize, Bend over… Oops!

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Most post-WWII presidents have put forth doctrines designed to sum up their foreign policy challenges and solutions.

The Truman Doctrine: Support capitalism and fight against communism around the globe.

The Eisenhower Doctrine: Provide economic or military aid to any country that is being threatened by armed aggression from another state. Read the rest of this entry »

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June 25th, 2009 at 12:00 am

Open Letter to Fox’s Bill O’Reilly

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I am a fan.  I have purchased “factor gear” for my husband.  I record your television show and generally see at least half of the program every day. I admire your efforts to stand up for “the folks.”  It is little wonder that your show is the number one program out of all the cable news channels.

I thank you for your coverage on George Tiller and how he made his blood money.

However, in your effort to be fair, balanced and factual you often tie yourself up in knots on the issue of abortion and I beg you to reconsider the language you use in debating this issue in order to be consistent and clear while remaining on solid scientific ground. Read the rest of this entry »

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June 18th, 2009 at 12:00 am

Posted in Abortion, Media

Schwarzenegger and the Doomsday Scenario

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California has a $24.3 billion deficit. That’s more that the Gross Domestic Product of at least half of the countries in the world. The governator finally has come up with a good idea. Instead of rasing taxes again, which depresses revenue and kills jobs, Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to cut spending. Imagine that!

The terminator even wants to terminate welfare! Read the rest of this entry »

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June 11th, 2009 at 12:00 am

Posted in Welfare

Tiller and his Assassin: The similarities

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On Sunday, George Tiller, the late-term Kansas abortionist, was killed in the lobby of the Reformation Lutheran Church in Wichita while serving as an usher.

The man who reportedly took his life was 51-year-old Scott Roeder. What do Tiller and his assassin have in common?  On the surface, nothing; below the surface, everything. Read the rest of this entry »

Written by Jane Chastain

June 4th, 2009 at 12:00 am

Posted in Abortion, Faith