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Sorry Yet? Bumper sticker

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Welcome to my blog! Thought I'd post one more bumper sticker...and I think you'll love this one, too! Sorry Yet? Anti-Obama Bumper Sticker by My2Cents View other Sorry yet Bumper Stickers I know I'm sorry - I voted for the bum! :) Same as before, let us know where you slap this bumper sticker - and any reactions you get from others after they see it by leaving a comment below! Thanks for reading Tong Island Blog!

Help Stop Obama Madness!

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Welcome to my blog! Well, Mr Obama has announced his 2012 Presidential re-election bid. NOW is the time to spread the word to stop him! We here at Tony Island Blog intend to get the word out. And to do that, we'll be highlighting various bumper stickers, t-shirts, etc that you can use to spread the word around. Here's our first item: One and Done by Conservatoons View more Obama Bumper Stickers Buy several and slap them on your car, gym locker or anywhere you think it will be seen by lots of people and be effective. Let us know where you put your bumper sticker by leaving a comment below! Thanks for reading Tony Island Blog!

Rawhide Down! Rawhide Down!

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Welcome to my blog! Today is the 30th anniversary of the attempted assasination of President Reagan. Rawhide Down: The Near Assassination of Ronald Reagan  is a new book that covers that day in detail. I haven't had a chance to read the book, but Bill O'Reilly gives it a thumbs up. It sounds interesting - so far, it's received 4 and 5 star ratings on Amazon.com . If you've read Rawhide Down, let us know by leaving a comment below. In the meantime, take a moment out of your busy day today and reflect on Reagan's assasination attempt, his rapid recovery and what may have happened had he not survived. Thanks for reading my blog!

Happy Birthday, President Reagan!

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Welcome to my blog! Today, February 6, 2011, is the Centennial of President Ronald Reagan's birth. I first became aware of Ronald Reagan when I was 16 and he was running for President. I had read the positions of all the major candidates that year and chose Reagan as the one to support. Of course, I couldn't vote at 16, but I did keep my eyes and ears open to what was going on. This was long before the Internet was accessible to every home (it was still an academic-based network). While he didn't accomplish all he said he would (and on several issues merely paid lip-service), Reagan still accomplished a lot and made America proud again. We stood tall in the world. He vanquished the idea that the country was "too big" to be effectively governed by one person. Say what you will, but he was a transformational President. One of my fondest memories (this is gonna sound bizarre!) was his firing of the air traffic controllers. Someone was finally doing something ...

New Layout! Feedback requested!

Welcome to my blog! I made a few changes to the blog layout. Let me know your thoughts. Is it too flashy? Does it take away from the content? Any feedback - whether it be the new layout or about the content - would be appreciated! Just leave post your feedback in the comment section below! Thanks for reading my blog!

30th Anniversary of President Reagan 1981 Inaugural Address

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Welcome to my blog! January 20, 2011 is the 30th Anniversary of Ronald Reagan's Inauguration. Can you believe it's been 30 years already? Above is his first inaugural address, courtesy of C-SPAN. Enjoy! Thanks for reading my blog!

Book Review: Being Catholic Now

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Welcome to my blog! I'm currently reading Being Catholic Now . Kerry Kennedy, one of eleven children of Robert and Ethel Kennedy, has gathered these essays from prominent Catholics throughout the United States. They range from priests to well known celebrities. I'm really enjoying reading these essays, especially the ones from well-known figures such as Cokie Roberts, Bill O'Reilly and Bill Maher. The essays are well-written and presented in an almost conversational style. I really feel like the author is talking to me personally about his/her views on the Church, its impact on him/herself and its impact on the world at large. It's interesting to read how these prominent people weave the Church and its teachings into their lives. While I think that people of any religion can gain insight from this book, I feel it's especially relevant to Catholics. Feel free to leave a comment below. Thanks for reading my blog!