Category Archives: Politics

Politically Stuck in the Middle on the Knife’s Edge

Posted on January 21, 2021 by Susan Kehoe

Rod Dreher, over at The American Conservative, received a letter from a reader that feels that they are stuck in the middle of the political spectrum. A friend told Rod that “The problem is that you are in the middle, … Continue reading →

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Act Like a Christian Sealed by the Spirit

Posted on January 15, 2021 by Susan Kehoe

It is said that there are no coincidences with God. Given what I wrote about in my last post, I was a bit taken back by todays reading for Morning Prayer (Liturgy of the Hours): Never let evil talk pass … Continue reading →

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Discipleship in a Fractured America

Posted on January 14, 2021 by Susan Kehoe

There is no denying that the American experiment is in deep trouble. We are a deeply divided people. The chasm between us has widened caused by a trifecta of pandemic, BLM protests, and insurrection. President elect Biden says he is … Continue reading →

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The Age of Chaos

Posted on January 5, 2017 by Susan Kehoe

The one thing that the presidential election confirmed is that we Americans are a very divided people.  Certainly, this is nothing new. There has never been a national consensus shared by all citizens. The problem is that each side of … Continue reading →

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Goodbye 2016 and good riddance

Posted on January 3, 2017 by Susan Kehoe

Well 2016 was a heck of a year. The elections primary and general were just plain weird. I was a #never Hillary and #never Trump voter.  Our ruling class has descended to the bottom of the sewer. Along with our … Continue reading →

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Religious Freedom is So Last Century

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Susan Kehoe

The US Catholic bishops have been routinely mocked for their stance against the HHS mandate. Their concerns have been misunderstood. The bishops are not worried that Americans will not be allowed to worship. But they are concerned that our constitutional … Continue reading →

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Reasons to Vote for the Not Obama Candidate

Posted on October 13, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I am simply Catholic. Not a Democrat. Not a Republican. This election has my brain in a twist. On one hand, I can’t vote for Obama. He has jumped the shark on abortion and freedom of religion. On the other … Continue reading →

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To Vote or not to Vote, that is the Question.

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

As someone who identifies as “simply Catholic”, this election year is a real dilemma. On the one hand we have the President who is a cheerleader for abortion, has a disregard for freedom of religion, and has expanded the power … Continue reading →

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Health Care Bill is Constitutional

Posted on June 28, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

I was afraid of this. “Basically. the justices said that the individual mandate — the requirement that most Americans buy health insurance or pay a fine — is constitutional as a tax. Chief Justice John Roberts — a conservative appointed … Continue reading →

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Breaking News: Supreme Court rules

Posted on June 25, 2012 by Susan Kehoe

On the Arizona Immigration Law. No ruling on the health care bill.  

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