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Chris Kelly

Posted: September 17, 2010 01:40 PM

I like Christine O'Donnell. I think she's a goof and a good sport, and it would be funny if she became a United States Senator. She's got a smile that could light up an abortion clinic bombing. Plus she needs a job.

But I wish the Tea Party Express hadn't mailed Delaware voters 80,000 fliers about her Monday, citing an endorsement from "Catholic Families of America." Because there's no such organization.

There is an organization called Catholic Families for America, but it was founded 13 months ago, has no apparent membership, and seems to be run out of the principal's office of a non-parochial Catholic school in an abandoned Cajun restaurant. You wouldn't brag about that endorsement. People would think you were a joke.

Must be some kind of mistake.

I think I know what happened here.

Delaware is 29 percent Catholic. Mike Castle, Christine O'Donnell's opponent for the senate nomination, is Catholic. Christine O'Donnell was born Catholic but renounced the church when she was in college, and became whatever backwoods claptrap was going. When she started running for office all the time, she converted back. Which sounds pretty convenient, but then, the prodigal son came home when he ran out of money, too.

An explanation that might not be good enough for 29 percent of Delaware. So O'Donnell needed some Catholic group -- no matter how dubious -- to endorse her. And she found Catholic Families for/of America in Lafayette, LA, just off the Evangeline Thrwy. (If you hit Barney's Firearms and Indoor Range, you've gone to far.)

They also have an address in Texas and one on K Street, at a office suite they share with a wedding photographer, a vanity press, a "scholarship search" agency, and the publishers of the SHADES of EBONY 10th Anniversary Limited Edition shirtless black male cheesecake calendar.

Most importantly, Catholic Families at/on/o'er America has a website, where they've thrown their awesome support behind 42 candidates for congress and the senate.

And raised them $70.

And all of this would just be fun and games. Obviously they're just clods and Christine O'Donnell is just a desperado clutching at straws. Except, to get the nod from Catholic Families atop America, you have to fill out a candidate questionnaire and check either yes or no on positions like:


Do you oppose the notion that abortion is a constitutional right?


Will you support a human life amendment to the Constitution?

Will you oppose any effort to revive the Equal Rights Amendment?

Do you promise to advocate that judges who attempt to establish secular atheism as the state religion should be removed from office?

Will you oppose any effort for federal financing or regulation of childcare?

Will you vote to protect the sovereignty of Latin American countries, such as Honduras, against takeovers by Castro-Chavez lefists (sic) who are aided and abetted by our own president?

Will you vote against universal mental health screening in public schools?

I'm guessing -- but it's only a guess -- that O'Donnell gave the CFA all the right answers to get their endorsement, and a slice of that sweet $70 kitty. But I don't know.

No one knows.

I hope someone asks her to release her answers to that questionnaire.

 
 
 
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Freevo
If you want to see my micro send $5
09:45 PM on 09/20/2010
The outrageous Ms. 'dabbled in witchcraft' O'Donnell, is revealed as whoring for endorsements from a nonexistent religious group. Thank you Chris Kelly. You are too gentle on her.
09:54 PM on 09/20/2010
"O'Donnell, is revealed as whoring for endorsements from a nonexistent religious group"
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Incorrect; the group is authentic.
below is the link to their website

http://www.catholicfamiliesusa.org/

(remember Chris is a comedian
not a journalist)
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Grumpy Old Dude
My screen name is an Acronym
01:03 PM on 09/20/2010
Christine O'Donnell never tells untruths about her education does she?
http://weeklystandard.com/blogs/citing-mental-anguish-christine-odonnell-sought-69-million-gender-discrimination-lawsuit-again?page=2
This is a good read!!
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vanbadham
11:42 AM on 09/20/2010
I love your articles, Chris - it's just the facts in them give me hurty-brain.
10:26 AM on 09/20/2010
I am curious as to how any judge could could establish "secular atheism" as the state "religion".

I was under the assumption that those two ideas were diametrical opposites.
04:49 AM on 09/20/2010
http://www.catholicfamiliesusa.org/


(not face book Chris)
04:44 AM on 09/20/2010
"I suppose Christine O'Donnell would say she doesn't lie, she just makes things up. "
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rLcG8GKM8g&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0D3IWl37ng&feature=related

"Read my lips" no new taxes"

"I oppose health insurance mandates"

"I did not have sex with that woman"

"I oppose offshore drilling"

"it depends on what the definition of is, is"

"I am going to close Guantanamo"

"I am not a crook"

"Our ships encountered hostile fire off the Gulf of Tonkin, which was totally unprovoked"


Bottom line: Politicians all lie. The difference? Her lies are small potatoes, but with time,
who knows" she may become as "honest" as some U.S Presidents we all recall.

(wont get into senators from both parties at this time)
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JackHoffman
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04:05 AM on 09/20/2010
I wonder what the Gumbo was like at that Cajun joint.
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JohnJudy
08:55 PM on 09/19/2010
A fundamentalist claiming the endorsement of an entity that doesn't exist?
Guess there's a first time for everything.
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Ferris J Anderson
reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.
01:18 PM on 09/19/2010
I checked and it is true that Mrs. O'Donnell has been endorsed by Catholic Families for America. It's right on the front page of their website. I think this article my be irresponsible. There is no need to pile on O'Donnell. She's bad enough as it is. We can tell the truth about her and still cause her to lose. Let's be careful HuffPo.

This is from the website at http://www.catholicfamiliesusa.org/

A Major Initiative in Support of Christine O’Donnell for Senate

Jun 28

Posted by admin in Breaking News | 3 Comments

One week after announcing its slate of endorsements for the 2010 midterm elections, Catholic Families for America is rolling out its list of “priority seats,” or states and districts where it will concentrate its resources this fall. The first in this list is the U.S. Senate seat in Delaware, where [...]
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Chris Kelly
04:26 PM on 09/19/2010
Oh, for heaven's sake.

While I appreciate your efforts checking my work, by clicking the link in my post, I'm concerned that you've missed my point. Catholic Families for America have a website. That is, in fact, what they have. And on it, in 13 months, two people have pledged $70 for Christine O'Donnell and 41 other Republicans to split 42 ways.

Here is internet home for Catholic Families OF America.

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Catholic-Familes-of-America/132543186792955?ref=ts

I started it this morning and hung a hummingbird feeder in my backyard. This hummingbird feeder is now the international headquarters of the Catholic Families of America. Come visit us on the web!
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
06:08 PM on 09/19/2010
Now that she's repented from witchcraft and returned to her Mother Church, perhaps given her life experience, if she doesn't win election in Delaware she could get a job with the Vatican Office of Exorcism.
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Ferris J Anderson
reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.
06:43 PM on 09/19/2010
Listen, you and I are on the same side of this thing. I think Mrs. O'Donnell is a disgusting candidate, and the very worse of what America has to offer. I'm just worried if we go to far in making her into more of a monster than what she already is there could be backlash. Please don't think my original post disrespectful. In spirit I agree with you, the endorsement is a sham. However, I know how the 'pubs and the baggers argue, and they might present a similar case that I original presented. Keep up the good fight and know I got your back my friend.
05:20 AM on 09/20/2010
"I think this article my be irresponsible."
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Ya think???
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wendy82551
Rockin' the cranky.
12:42 PM on 09/19/2010
I like the whole notion of establishing secular humanism as a "state religion." By golly, that's some tortured logic, right there. But then, what can you expect from a group who believes in transubstantiation?
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cliffhammond
Onward through the fog!
06:10 PM on 09/19/2010
If you really want to understand the subway system you have to go to New York.
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iman927
Trolling is an art.
12:27 PM on 09/19/2010
Well, at Christmas, she will send out fliers that let everyone know that a donation was made in their family's name to The Human Fund.
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abbeyroad
Does this rag smell like chloroform to you ?
08:12 PM on 09/19/2010
George Costanza would be proud !
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kbeth
Dear Jesus, Save us from the Christians. Amen
09:55 AM on 09/19/2010
Palin has found a kindred spirit, the biggest difference I've seen is Palin sneers and ridicules while O'Donnell just never shuts up to let someone else talk. If she is elected(gag) she will be the Queen of filibusters.
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Grumpy Old Dude
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10:59 AM on 09/19/2010
Yes they are a pair. A pair of what, I have no idea!!
06:16 PM on 09/19/2010
Oh, yes you do.
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voxo
microbiology
08:15 AM on 09/19/2010
Here is the registration info on catholicfamilieusa.org from WHOIS.
The website was established in 2009.


HRegistrant Email:kroberts@catholicfamilycaucus.org
Admin ID:CR12710660
Admin Name:Dr. Kevin Roberts
Admin Organization:Catholic Family Caucus
Admin Street1:839 Bihm Rd
Admin Street2:
Admin Street3:
Admin City:Opelousas
Admin State/Province:Louisiana
Admin Postal Code:70570
Admin Country:US
Admin Phone:+1.3373566966

Admin Email:kroberts@catholicfamilycaucus.org
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Ferris J Anderson
reports of my demise are greatly exaggerated.
01:08 PM on 09/19/2010
Thank you, they will be getting an email.
04:50 AM on 09/20/2010
Chris says they are too small and haven't raised much money.
They dont count
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moonflowerjewelry
Buy American made, no excuses.
07:17 PM on 09/19/2010
I love that you did this.
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Grumpy Old Dude
My screen name is an Acronym
06:16 AM on 09/19/2010
Gawd doesn't talk to me like he does to Quitter McTwitter, but my cat Angus does, and he is concerned about these mice with fully developed human brains Ms. O'Doodle talked about.
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moonflowerjewelry
Buy American made, no excuses.
07:22 PM on 09/19/2010
The other day someone made a crack that she saw Pinky and the Brain and thought it was a documentary. (It would be funny if it were you that said it...)
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Grumpy Old Dude
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08:04 PM on 09/19/2010
I'd like to take credit MFJ, but it was not me.
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Grumpy Old Dude
My screen name is an Acronym
02:14 AM on 09/19/2010
@RepChicksDoRock1

In a response to NHGranite you wrote and I quote:

“I think it is a shame that libs in the media have to go to this extent to win an election. I'm going to sign off and make a $1200 donation to Ms. O'Donnell's campaign just for spite. Now I seriously hopes she wins. As I see it (my lovely republican point of view).... we don't need another RINO like Castle taking up space in the senate. Yep I think O'Donnell is just what the Dr. ordered. Oh my this is going to be fun and I can hardly wait for the Nov. elections!”

In your own words you said you were donating “just for spite.” What a wonderfully mature thing to do. I have read all of your posts and just shook my head as you respond to anyone that tries to engage you in serious discourse with your classic lol. Well you are laughing alone, and that is a shame. Anyone that gets so agitated from reading comments on HP that they are moved to donate money as a means of striking back at the world of people that disagree with you says more about your state of mind then anything you write in your posts. I’m genuinely sorry for you RCDR1. Best of luck dude.

Ps, anyone who has read my posts for any length of time knows I use “dude” interchangeably between men and women.
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IamfromTexas
If you disagree with me, simply insult Texas.
03:18 AM on 09/19/2010
dude is the universal noun. I think that was on a school house rocks once
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nana-anne
just trying to make sense of the senseless
08:06 AM on 09/19/2010
Hey Dude, I have read your posts before and you always hit a note of sense and maturity that bespeaks an intellectual level wasted on someone like RCDR1. I submit that if RepChick sent Ms O'D'ed a $1200 donation, it is all the proof one needs.
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Grumpy Old Dude
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08:44 AM on 09/19/2010
Thank so much. You are more than kind!! F/F dude.
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wendy82551
Rockin' the cranky.
12:40 PM on 09/19/2010
I personally want to see the receipt. Someone who will send $1200 to a whackjob candidate just to do the pissy-high-school-girl-spite thing is either (a) Sarah Palin, or (b) not mentally competent to be running their own checkbook. Of course, if she wants to send ME the $1200, I'll be more than happy to vote for O'Donnell for her, because frankly, I need the money. Of course, I live in Massachusetts, but I'll be happy to write her in.