DePetro and company crashing the State House "holiday tree" lighting ceremony. Very classy. |
Each year, there are lots of stories about the alleged plot by progressives, communists, leftists, Muslims, Democrats and assorted others to undermine Christianity by "taking the Christ our of Christmas."
Like Gov. Lincoln Chafee's affront to all that is holy when he followed Gov. Don Carcieri's precedent of calling the Christmas Tree at the State House a "holiday tree."
This sparked WPRO Radio shock jock John DePetro's festive protest where he and his followers disrupt the tree-lighting ceremony, making the little kids in the children's choir cry when these "adults" drowned out the kid's carol-singing.
But I'd like to see DePetro pull that stunt with these folks....
I'd REALLY like to see John DePetro try to bust up their "holiday" party |
See the photo (right) showing how the NRA sent out its greetings to viewers of their syndicated television program. The NRA did, however, make up for their lapse in adherence to right-wing standards by sending out an annual fund-raising appeal asking NRA supporters to contribute to prevent a second term for President Obama. After all, as the appeal explained, we can't have "four more years of President Barack Obama imposing his anti-freedom values on the American people."
The Obama's Christmas Card |
Fox News is really upset at the Christmas card sent out by the President and his family. Bad card, very bad card. First, there's no Christmas Tree in the picture, just a decorated room and a poinsettia with wrapped presents arrayed around it. And First Dog Bo sitting in front of a roaring fire. No angels. No creche. No religious ornaments.
My favorite: Clinton's 1994 card. Art by Thomas McKnight |
As for the "family, faith and freedom" traditions, I understand about the family part. And I know the faith part is important to many people. I wonder what Ms. Palin had in mind for the freedom part - an Abrams tank decked out in Christmas lights?
Because Cathy and I supported Mr.Obama's election, we got the card. It was OK but nothing like some of the gorgeous cards the Clinton's sent out when they were in the White House. Their cards featured Socks the Cat.
Too Much Christmas Spirit?
Southern Manhattan was shocked over what happened when the annual SantaCon convention took place in lower Manhattan last week. Hundreds of drunken Santas spilled out of the Convention Center and into the streets, drinking and urinating without regard for local laws. They smashed beer bottles on the streets and sidewalks, and generally acted just a little too jolly for local taste. "The mayor put so much power on Occupy Wall Street, he had Downtown under lock and key — but he forgot about Santa," said Ann DeFalco, a member of Community Board 1's Seaport/Civic Center Committee.
Making the best with what you've got
I know I'm going to get in trouble for this, but fair warning: if you don't like bad words associated with Christmas, stop reading. ...
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