Category Archives: Political

When is a line a box? The Obama dilemma.

Posted on September 9, 2013 by saintpaulcalling

A little over a year ago, President Obama drew a “red line” for the Syrian Assad regime. In  remarks on August 20, 2012, he said, “We have been very clear to the Assad regime, but also to other players on … Continue reading →

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Activist Archbishop, Stewardship & Limit Marriage Amendment

Posted on October 8, 2012 by saintpaulcalling

Two letters that arrived on the same day late last week presented a strange contrast. One was from our parish. The other was from the Archbishop.

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Still talking about the debate

Posted on October 5, 2012 by saintpaulcalling

A different President Obama was back on the stump trail yesterday. Actually, it wasn’t a different Obama,it was the Obama we are used to seeing, not the one we watched Wednesday night. In Denver and, later, at the University of … Continue reading →

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Presidential Debate 2012 No. 1 – It’s History

Posted on October 4, 2012 by saintpaulcalling

Mitt Romney’s handlers beat President Obama’s handlers last night, and in doing so the first presidential debate of 2012 surprisingly went to Romney. It certainly wasn’t because of facts, details or candor, Romney wasn’t bothered with any of those things. … Continue reading →

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The Great Debate & the 2012 Presidential Debate

Posted on October 3, 2012 by saintpaulcalling

Tonight will be the 1st presidential debate of 2012. TV “mavens,” commentators and columnists have been saying that this could be a make-or-break event or a momentum-stopper or, it seems, whatever comes to mind; or an event of little consequence … Continue reading →

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Autumn of Content; Autumn of Discontent

Posted on October 1, 2012 by saintpaulcalling

“SEASON of mists and mellow fruitfulness, 
   Close bosom-friend of the maturing sun; 
    Conspiring with him how to load and bless 
          With fruit the vines that round the thatch-eves run; 
    … Continue reading →

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The Good and the Sad

Posted on October 15, 2011 by saintpaulcalling

Yesterday’s blog was about the quiet, unceasing work of the Franciscan Sisters of Saint Paul, the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of contributors who over twenty years have helped well over 100 thousand immigrants, working poor and their children who … Continue reading →

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Notes on “Occupy Wall Street – 21 days into it

Posted on October 8, 2011 by saintpaulcalling

“Occupy Wall Street” began on September 17 as a protest speaking out about corporate greed and inequality. It consisted of a few hundred people in Zucotti Park near Wall Street. They painted protest signs and talked about how to proceed. … Continue reading →

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Beck and Mt Vernon – Tarnished memories

Posted on September 28, 2009 by saintpaulcalling

Everyone has cherished memories that you go back to occasionally for a certain comfort and reassurance. Mount Vernon, Washington, was one of those places and time in my life. It was a nice town, much like the one we moved … Continue reading →

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Saint Paul votes – September 15

Posted on September 15, 2009 by saintpaulcalling

All the DFL endorsed candidates won!  Coleman website.

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