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Tuesday, January 7, 2014 4:10:29 PM
Benjamin R McElroy added a picture to his Profile Gallery
Title: Reading to children at Tree Top Toys, McLean, VA
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 3:24:15 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled "So frustrating...":
Benjamin R said, "Can't you just see the Republicans sitting around this afternoon trying to celebrate their victory in Wisconsin last night. Yes, I can hear them now: R #1: "Damn, we can't catch a break! We win in Wisconsin but the stock market won't..." more
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:56:05 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Leonard Wood:
Benjamin R said, "Newt has unfairly maligned the reputation of General Leonard Wood in comparing his candidacy for the Republican nomination in 1920 to that of Mitt Romney today. On television today, March 13, 2012, Newt said, "Mitt would be the weakest candidate..." more
Thursday, January 19, 2012 10:17:27 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Emperor Gingrich:
Benjamin R said, "A lot of my friends tell me Newt is finished. "Don't worry about Newt; he's going nowhere."And I say to them, "As long as Newton Leroy remains on the stage, he is a danger to the republic. Do not count him out. Do not turn your back on him. And..." more
Thursday, December 22, 2011 10:19:42 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Answers not at Corner Cafe:
Benjamin R said, "These tea party representatives in Congress think the federal budget solutions they dreamed up back home while sitting in the corner cafe, waiting for their farm subsidy check, will work because they are simple and everyone can understand them. ..." more
Wednesday, November 23, 2011 12:51:49 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Newt? I told you so.:
Benjamin R said, "Since the day Newt let it be known that he was going to run for President, I have been warning my liberal friends not to turn their backs on him. He is the original snake of American politics. I have known him since 1972 when he was a college..." more
Sunday, September 4, 2011 5:27:44 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Three Truths You Can Believe:
Benjamin R said, "Truths you can take to the bank anytime you are ready. 1. There is no one who knows anything at all about the history of Iraq and Afghanistan who does not believe the two countries will be run by tribal leaders and/or Islamic fundamentalists half..." more
Sunday, August 21, 2011 6:11:22 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled The year was 1972:
Benjamin R said, "<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 ..." more
Sunday, August 14, 2011 12:01:17 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Fab on Bachmann:
Benjamin R said, "I head this morning from my good friend Joe Fab and he has this to say about Michele Bachmann's appearance on Meet the Press today: Watching Ms. Bachmann on Meet the Press today and paying attention to the direction of the government overall with..." more
Thursday, August 4, 2011 7:51:40 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled A New Modus Operandi:
Benjamin R said, "Make no mistake, the Repubs have tasted blood...and they like it.Their new MO will be to take each of the 13 appropriations bills as they come up for debate, disassemble them, and uncover the most onerous provision(s) from their point of view and..." more
Wednesday, July 13, 2011 9:46:28 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled If Republicans could be more like our Founders...:
Benjamin R said, "The Republicans are fond of quoting the nation's founders and pining to be more like them. Well, I have news for Eric Cantor and the rest: Our founders understood that compromise is essential to democracy. And they knew it was impossible for..." more
Friday, June 10, 2011 2:24:17 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Newt is neutered by his staff. Darn it!:
Benjamin R said, "I'm just sick --- sick, I tell you, that Newt's staff has dealt his presidential campaign such a fatal blow. And it is. It's over. Everyone knows it right now but Newt. I was so hoping Newt would stay in the race to the end. Beaten around in..." more
Wednesday, June 1, 2011 8:54:59 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Follow Up to a comment:
Benjamin R said, "This posting is a follow up comment for Buttonhall and others who read with interest a previous post: Carping from the Edge:<!--[if gte mso 9]> Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE ..." more
Thursday, May 5, 2011 6:57:02 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Carping from the Edge:
Benjamin R said, "I ran into an influential Republican the other day and asked him why so many presidential wannabees are testing the waters. He responded without hesitation: "They saw what Obama did, an obscure politician from Chicago who came from nowhere to..." more
Thursday, April 14, 2011 7:29:21 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled "The American people spoke in November...:
Benjamin R said, "My good friend, Joe Fab, makes a good point, and as always, with a good sense of humor. I'm pleased to share his thoughts with you:How many times have you heard: "The American people spoke in November and we heard them loud and clear..." followed..." more
Wednesday, April 13, 2011 6:31:12 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled A Republican who speaks the truth:
Benjamin R said, "Finally, a Republican who speaks the truth about Republican spending.Former Senator Alan Simpson (R-WY) was interviewed on MSNBC the other day and revealed what no Republican office holder in Washington today dares to say: "The biggest spending..." more
Monday, March 28, 2011 10:39:34 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Karab Amabo:
Benjamin R said, "Too good not to see again. Bill Maher has nailed it. The perfect Republican nominee for 2012 is the opposite of Barak Obama right down to his name which is Karab Amabo...which is, of course, Barak Obama spelled backward. Check out the video and..." more
Wednesday, March 23, 2011 8:48:11 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled More commentary on GOP potentials in 2012:
Benjamin R said, "To continue...Mike Huckabee: He believes in absolute literal interpretation of the Bible, including the creation story. He would not consider the probability that it was meant to be allegorical. He and Pat Robertson and Glenn Beck will get along..." more
Thursday, March 17, 2011 11:14:04 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Too Early for 2012? I hope not because...:
Benjamin R said, "I guess it's time to start commenting on the 2012 Presidential race. I apologize if it seems too early but these things are too important to leave to chance. As the Republican field becomes clearer, I'll comment here on the aspirations of the..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 4:01:06 PM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Boehner's Dilemma:
Benjamin R said, "You just can't get there from here, Mr. Boehner.You say the first thing you want to do in 2011 is have the Republican controlled House of Representatives cut $100 billion in spending from the federal budget. When asked for specific areas he plans..." more
Wednesday, January 5, 2011 11:54:00 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled Christmas greeting from Murrow:
Benjamin R said, "As most of my readers know, Ed Murrow is one my heroes in the world of journalism. As we approach Christmas 2010, I thought I would use Mr. Murrow's words to send a Christmas greeting to a few folks.To Democrats and Republicans:"We are currently..." more
Tuesday, November 30, 2010 10:15:18 AM
Benjamin R McElroy wrote a blog post titled American Exceptionalism Indeed:
Benjamin R said, "My good friend Joe Fab sent me his thoughts on the idea of "American Exceptionalism" that is being used as a foundational principle for Republican presidential candidates in 2012. The Wash Post did a piece on this unfortunate development yesterday..." more
Tuesday, January 7, 2014 4:12:48 PM
Benjamin R McElroy added a picture to his Profile Gallery
Title: Children's book store in Arlington, VA