Tag Archives: Barack Obama

In Wake of Aurora Shootings, NYC Mayor Bloomberg Criticizes Both Obama and Romney on Gun Control

Posted on July 22, 2012 by Bill Bickel

Press Release from Mayors Against Illegal Guns Co-Chair New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Your heart shatters when you think of the family members who were given the worst news imaginable, and we pray for the recovery of the dozens who were injured. Now there will be many expressions … Continue reading →

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Ted Nugent: If Obama is re-elected, ”I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year”

Posted on April 19, 2012 by Bill Bickel

editorial by Bill Bickel, Managing Editor, CJA At a National Rifle Association meeting this past weekend, outspoken conservative singer Ted Nugent announced that if Barack Obama is re-elected as president in November “I will either be dead or in jail by this time next year.” The Secret Service is planning … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Morning Miscellany: Bad Choices

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Bill Bickel

Not News: There’s been a call for an ethics committee to investigate the conduct U.S. District Judge Richard Cebull, who circulated a racist e-mail making fun of Barack Obama. News: It was Judge Cebull who asked for the investigation. ”gunman be at west hall today” What happens when Autocorrect goes … Continue reading →

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CJA’s Top Ten (Eleven, Actually) of 2011

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Bill Bickel

(based on the number of reader comments) 1. Who’s the Most Famous Person Ever to Commit Murder? 2. Muslim Students Sue Catholic University of America for Surrounding Them With Catholic Symbols Which are Incongruous to Their Religion (the accompanying poll had the greatest number of responses by almost a 2-to-1 … Continue reading →

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Friday Morning Miscellany: Kids in Prison, Birthers Foiled Again, Sex for World Series Tickets, and more

Posted on December 23, 2011 by Bill Bickel

According to a recently-published study, almost one-third of all young Americans will have been arrested by the time they’re 23 Of course, a lot of this is because people are being arrested now for offenses they wouldn’t have been arrested for in the past Are charter schools bringing back de … Continue reading →

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Hugo Chavez on Kissing Barack Obama (in a Benetton Ad): “It Was a Good Joke”

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Bill Bickel

“How does Obama look there? With his eyes closed! Like he’s inspired! … It was a good joke” -Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, commenting on the new Benetton ad that shows him kissing U.S. President Obama. At last report, the Vatican is still threatening to sue Benetton over similar ads showing … Continue reading →

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How Many Police Officers Does it Take to Secure the New York Public Library Before President Obama Visits?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by Bill Bickel

In Manhattan early this afternoon, I stopped by the big Library at 5th Avenue and 42nd Street, and saw signs announcing it was closed for the day. Then I looked across the street and saw a massive number of police officers just milling about. Not doing anything, just standing around. … Continue reading →

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