Scrolling around...July 23, 2013

Bill O'Reilly's Talking Points
Mon. Jul 22, 2013
This was one of O'Reilly's best

Woman Bearing ‘Racist And Proud’ Sign Is Not A George Zimmerman Supporter
You’ve probably seen pictures of this woman carrying a sign at a pro-George Zimmerman rally that says “We’re Racist and Proud.” Many news outlets reported that she is a Zimmerman supporter, I guess proudly displaying her racism for all the world to see. Too bad none of the reporters bothered to ask her a question. Here she is, in her own words, saying she is not a Zimmerman reporter and was carrying the sign to make a point about the Zimmerman supporters she believes are racist...

The IRS Intervened in Tea Party Elections
...Did the IRS intervene in Federal election campaigns for Congress? According to the Washington Times, U.S. Treasury investigative special agent Dennis Martel has uncovered a new example of political abuse.

On March 9, 2010, Christine O'Donnell's personal income tax records were illegally accessed by a Delaware public official. Sen. Charles Grassley (R-IA) reports that a previously-undisclosed "back door" to the IRS computer system was used to invade the privacy of Christine O'Donnell's tax records.

Who knew? It turns out that state government criminal investigators can directly -- though illegally -- access IRS records through a "back door." Along with O'Donnell, at least four other political candidates and four conservative donors have been identified so far as victims of this abuse...

IRS Scandal: One Step Removed From the White House
...When Hull was asked if he meant the IRS chief counsel, he answered in the affirmative. “The IRS Chief Counsel,” he replied.

That bombshell testimony fired up Jay Sekulow, Chief Counsel of the American Center for Law and Justice. They represent more than 40 Tea Party plaintiffs suing the IRS.

“This is one of the most extremely disturbing revelations yet,” he said. “It is now clear that the IRS Chief Counsel, appointed by President Obama in 2009, was involved in examining and reviewing applications from Tea Party groups – many that were basically shut out of the 2010 election process because of delays in handling of their applications. This development raises significant questions about what the White House knew and when.”...

Prayers, congratulations and bellringing for royal baby
The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Most Reverend Justin Welby, and other church leaders have joined the world in sending their messages of congratulations to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge on the birth of their baby boy yesterday...

Mary Ann Glendon and the Structure of Religious Freedom
For its protection and flourishing, religious freedom needs not only limited government but also a social order that gives plenty of room to civic institutions and associations...