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Newt’s Demon

Posted on December 3, 2011 by Ray Noble

As this post’s title says, this is about Newt Gingrich’s demon — in the singular, not plural. While his failings, both public and private, are numerous and gravely troubling, one blog post cannot begin to offer the fair and thorough treatment that those many issues warrant. If Newt … Continue reading →

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RADICAL ISLAM’S WORST NIGHTMARES? MEET DR. JASSER, FOR ONE EXAMPLE

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Ray Noble

Why is this past President of the Arizona Medical Association — a Phoenix cardiologist — so concerned about radical Islamic extremism? Is it because Dr. Jasser served his country for 11 years in the US Navy where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander … Continue reading →

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Two Popes Shined Yesterday

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Ray Noble

Almost two million pilgrims rejoiced yesterday in the Eternal City as they celebrated the beatification of one of history’s most beloved Pontiffs, Blessed Pope John Paul the Great. Many remembered him as a world leader, often even crediting him as … Continue reading →

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COCA COLA’S DARK SIDE? (PART II OF THE PAUL CLEMENT SAGA)

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Ray Noble

Lawyers with inside knowledge now say most of the pressure last week to stop former Solicitor General Paul Clement from defending the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) came directly from his former firm’s principal client, Coca Cola! But that is … Continue reading →

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Who are the new priests?

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ray Noble

I’m getting ready to head north for the May 15 priestly ordinations of five friends who are Franciscan Friars of the Renewal. As I do so, I find much that’s encouraging in the new stats released by the US Conference … Continue reading →

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A Lawyer Profile in Courage (Part I of “The Paul Clement Saga”)

Posted on April 26, 2011 by Ray Noble

Paul Clement is the former US Solicitor General and one of the nation’s truly outstanding lawyers. He also is a courageous fellow and resigned as partner when his law firm succumbed to pressure. Clement is doing what any lawyer should … Continue reading →

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What makes Karl Rove Tick?

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ray Noble

Sharron Angle was not Karl Rove’s choice to run against Harry Reid. And I was furious with Rove last year, too, when, on primary election night in Delaware — just minutes after Christine O’Donnell had won her GOP Senate primary over … Continue reading →

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HE HAS TRULY RISEN!

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Ray Noble

HAPPY EASTER to you and to all those you love. The following Easter reflection was sent to me yesterday. It was written by Robert Morrison and appears on the Family Research Council’s website under the title, “He is Risen Indeed”: … Continue reading →

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IS DOMA BIGOTRY? (PART III OF THE PAUL CLEMENT SAGA)

Posted on by Ray Noble

Why is traditional marriage’s legal status so important? Why is the unique legal status of marriage any different from homophobia? How should people react to those with same-sex attractions? These are all questions raised in the wake of last week’s … Continue reading →

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