Marie Jon column
Marie Jon is a political/religious-based writer and founder of www.DrawingClose.org — a sister website to RenewAmerica. Marie extends her hand of welcome; visit DrawingClose and receive your free gift of salvation by taking an online Bible study.
Marie's writings have appeared on many sites, including ABCNews.com, USATODAY.com,The Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.com, to name a few. Marie brings a refreshing and spirited point of view that is reflected in her writings.
Marie is a nurse, a lay student of the Bible, and a patriot. She is an advocate for American troops serving abroad, as well as the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of America and their families. Marie enjoys Townhall.com radio, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity and Bruce Elliott Saturdays 5AM-9AM EST.
Marie's writings have appeared on many sites, including ABCNews.com, USATODAY.com,The Huffington Post, and The Wall Street Journal.com, to name a few. Marie brings a refreshing and spirited point of view that is reflected in her writings.
Marie is a nurse, a lay student of the Bible, and a patriot. She is an advocate for American troops serving abroad, as well as the Blue and Gold Star Mothers of America and their families. Marie enjoys Townhall.com radio, Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean Hannity and Bruce Elliott Saturdays 5AM-9AM EST.
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November 16, 2009
America is under siege from within. Our nation has undergone a bloodless coup that required no military action. It occurred one year ago this month, at the . . .
Marie Jon
October 22, 2009
It is said that history always repeats itself one way or another. Nothing could be truer.
For instance, look at what is taking place in our country today. . . .
Marie Jon
September 27, 2009
"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." — Matthew 24:42
While trying to make sense of our world's current political . . .
Marie Jon
September 10, 2009
There has been a huge surge in the influence of the Glenn Beck Show on Fox News. Beck has become one of the airwaves' premiere conservatives.
Be gratified . . .
Marie Jon
August 24, 2009
"When the people fear their government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty." — Thomas Jefferson
President Barack Obama, . . .
Marie Jon
August 3, 2009
President Barack Obama has proposed that every American's medical records be set before mindless bureaucrats who will determine their fate. The eyes of scrutiny . . .
Marie Jon
July 13, 2009
"I recommend my soul to that Almighty Being who gave it, and my body I commit to the dust, relying upon the merits of Jesus Christ for a pardon of all my sins." . . .
Marie Jon
June 24, 2009
Many clear-thinking Americans believe that Marxists are in control of our country — and that there is no reason to believe they will ever give up their power.
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Marie Jon
June 10, 2009
While driving home from work one evening on a very rainy night, I stopped for a red light and saw a disheveled-looking man who seemed to appear out of nowhere. . . .
Marie Jon
May 28, 2009
"He who hates, disguises it with his lips, and lays up deceit within himself; when he speaks kindly, do not believe him, for there are seven abominations in his . . .
Marie Jon
May 18, 2009
While reading the Word on a flight to visit a family member who recently moved from Southern California, I overheard some remarkable comments. I have had some . . .
Marie Jon
May 7, 2009
After a hundred days of Barack Hussein Obama's presidency, sadly we are finding out the meaning of Obama's slogan "Change We Can Believe In," followed by the . . .
Marie Jon
May 2, 2009
God's plan for marriage includes companionship and sexual enjoyment. It is undeniable that the Almighty created marriage as the place where both man and woman . . .
Marie Jon
April 23, 2009
It could not be nearer to what you suspect. Under his new regime, President Barack Obama's Department of Homeland Security sent an intimidating message to law . . .
Marie Jon
April 12, 2009
At the time of our founding, most Americans were avowed Christians. Those devout believers would be shocked to see modern revisionists claim otherwise, and they . . .
Marie Jon
April 5, 2009
"This is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent." (John 17:3)
History is filled with the names of . . .
Marie Jon
March 29, 2009
Imagine waking up one morning prepared to do your daily Bible study and discovering that Exodus Chapter 20 had been completely erased. The Ten Commandments . . .
Marie Jon
March 12, 2009
On Nov. 5, 2008, Americans woke up to a very real Marxist coup — although most didn't realize it. I sat down and cried while a huge crowd gathered and were . . .
Marie Jon
February 23, 2009
There are people who have many misconceptions of Christianity. Some believe it is a heavy weight of do's and don'ts piled upon one's shoulders. Others believe . . .
Marie Jon
February 8, 2009
For nearly a century, our public school textbooks have been more than suggesting that humans are related to specific members of the animal kingdom. In fact, . . .
Marie Jon
January 28, 2009
On January 20, 2009, a coronation took place. It was the most expensive inauguration in American history. Barack Hussein Obama was sworn in as America's 44th . . .
Marie Jon
January 18, 2009
People can become frustrated because they don't have enough time to do everything they need to do. Too often they find that life doesn't provide them enough . . .
Marie Jon
January 10, 2009
In Southern California, we have one of the largest county fairs, where there is always someone demonstrating a miracle knife that slices and dices.
As people . . .
Marie Jon
December 31, 2008
Our country is facing a spiritual crossroads that could spell the end of traditional marriage and family life. Christianity is being encroached upon by those . . .
Marie Jon
December 21, 2008
The Christmas season is like no other time of the year. In spite of the freezing weather people have to contend with, most folks reveal a certain happy sparkle . . .
Marie Jon
December 15, 2008
Imagine being suddenly ripped away from your home and left standing in an unfamiliar place that completely contradicts your way of life. The extreme pressures . . .
Marie Jon
December 12, 2008
It's only five weeks before Obama's inauguration, and already we have a big scandal. Are you curious at all to see if the drive-by-media will have the same . . .
Marie Jon
December 7, 2008
As President George W. Bush prepares to move to his beautiful new home in Texas, let me tell you about another home.
This particular house is considered . . .
Marie Jon
November 27, 2008
"If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, . . .
Marie Jon
November 16, 2008
"All Scripture is inspired by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, for training in righteousness." (2 Timothy 3:16)
I believe that . . .
Marie Jon
November 7, 2008
Being politically correct has its rewards. Nevertheless, I must speak my mind without regard to acceptance or reprisals. I feel the need to express my thoughts. . . .
Marie Jon
October 28, 2008
Christians founded this nation, and they will either save it or let fall into the hands of a Socialist-Marxist and his minions. By refusing to vote for Sen. . . .
Marie Jon
October 25, 2008
"I feel like we got a righteous wind at our backs here." — Barack Obama
America was founded on Christian-Judeo principles. Yet, how many who claim to follow . . .
Marie Jon
October 21, 2008
When all is said and done, if Sen. Barack Obama becomes President of the United States, I for one will not be celebrating. I know the real Obama; he is America . . .
Marie Jon
October 14, 2008
Election Day is a mere twenty some days away. We are down to the last throws to win the hearts and minds of America.
Voters cannot make intelligent choices . . .
Marie Jon
October 1, 2008
Our people in Congress who contributed to the Wall Street uncertainties must take their share of the blame. They have been exposed by new media pundits and . . .
Marie Jon
September 23, 2008
New Media pundits have been forthright when presenting well-investigated stories concerning Barack Obama and John McCain. While the alphabet biased media fawned . . .
Marie Jon
September 12, 2008
As the "drive-by-media" continues to look at every aspect of Sarah Palin's personal and religious life, they are digging themselves into a big hole, turning . . .
Marie Jon
September 2, 2008
While Republican conservatives were looking at Govs. Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty to fill the VP slot for Sen. John McCain, there was a distant buzz. Another . . .
Marie Jon
August 20, 2008
We will soon know who the Democrat and Republican vice-presidential candidates will be. Who will Sen. John McCain pick to stand beside him? Although to some it . . .
Marie Jon
August 13, 2008
Senator Obama's beliefs and political views are in line with those of the American Communist Party. Americans will reject the man who holds Socialist Marxist . . .
Marie Jon
August 5, 2008
Soon, college students from all over America will start the fall semester. Freshman orientation will begin and there will be a mad dash to join (some not too . . .
Marie Jon
July 24, 2008
Presumptive Democrat nominee Barack Obama's trip to Afghanistan, Iraq and Europe is all part and parcel of a full blown media event that most intuitive . . .
Marie Jon
July 16, 2008
While some might be undecided on who to vote for this coming Election Day, for others it's a no-brainer. Although the news media would like us to believe . . .
Marie Jon
July 10, 2008
Let us be extremely wary when we ask for "change." The Democrat Party is guilty of injecting race into the presidential campaign. America is no longer a racist . . .
Marie Jon
June 27, 2008
Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away." (Matthew 24:35)
You can call yourself a Christian, but if your life does not reflect the . . .
Marie Jon
June 16, 2008
"From the start, I knew I'd get better. — I always knew that it was a part of God's plan. God's been very faithful to me even though I don't deserve it." — U.S. . . .
Marie Jon
June 5, 2008
America is entering a brand new era. For the very first time we might elect a black president. God bless America. We have awaited this occasion since the . . .
Marie Jon
May 31, 2008
Contrary to popular belief (and that of the secular left wing press), it is relevant that Sen. Barack Obama has chosen spiritual mentors who are bigots and . . .
Marie Jon
May 23, 2008
"Apologists for Obama say where he attends church and what he exposes his children to have nothing to do with being president. They are mistaken. It has . . .
Marie Jon
May 13, 2008
God bless America. We live in a country steeped in a rich history. This country is the most scenically beautiful place by far. As a people we are the most . . .
Marie Jon
May 3, 2008
Barack Obama first appeared on the national political scene as a uniter with hope and promise in his words. In 2004 when he gave his now-famous keynote speech . . .
Marie Jon
April 25, 2008
"Nothing can be more contrary to religion and the clergy than reason and common sense." — Voltaire
We can reason and rationalize just about anything, . . .
Marie Jon
April 23, 2008
Some people think that heaven consists only of angels floating on clouds and playing harps. There are heavenly beings. They will rejoice with our arrival.
. . .
Marie Jon
April 17, 2008
Add the Reverend Jeremiah Wright to the list of race-hustling, misleading double-speaking con men who just so happens to wear a pastor's collar. Certainly, we . . .
Marie Jon
April 2, 2008
It seems that the image of Reverend Jeremiah Wright (former pastor of presidential candidate Barack Obama) is being expiated after offending Americans with his . . .
Marie Jon
March 20, 2008
"Until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ. Then . . .
Marie Jon
March 9, 2008
How does one who claims to be a follower of Jesus Christ help to legislate killing the unborn? It is a complete contradiction to the teachings of the Bible ( . . .
Marie Jon
March 1, 2008
Judicial Watch, a nonpartisan public interest group that investigates and prosecutes government corruption, has given Senator Barack Hussein Obama a . . .
Marie Jon
February 25, 2008
(Originally published Mar. 19, 2007)
Much has been said about mixing religion with politics. It is my personal opinion that it is wrong to preach politics . . .
Marie Jon
February 19, 2008
Barack Obama belongs to an unabashedly Black African-centered church. Its teachings focus on a "black value" system. It has knowledgeable Americans questioning . . .
Marie Jon
February 9, 2008
Fellow Republicans, you have reason to cry. You have been handed the presidential candidate chosen by the elites within the Republican Party. For some reason . . .
Marie Jon
January 28, 2008
When led by God's Holy Spirit, the power of praise and prayer are mighty forces in one's personal life as well as a nation. Tears can turn into joy, because the . . .
Marie Jon
January 17, 2008
Whether secular Democrats like it or not, Evangelicals have much to say about politicians and their politics. Many prefer that the political talk stay outside . . .
Marie Jon
January 6, 2008
We all have heard about Operation Swarmer Insurgence, Operation Move Forward Together, The Surge and other various military terms to describe actions taken to . . .
Marie Jon
December 3, 2007
"How many of us, in our good-hearted way, have ridden past the stable on the high horse of our opinions and convictions, leaving the Child behind, not realizing . . .
Marie Jon
November 24, 2007
Thanksgiving Day is over and happy shoppers are out in droves. Millions are in our malls looking for holiday bargains while enjoying the beautiful Christmas . . .
Marie Jon
November 14, 2007
Al Qaeda might be planning to strike at shopping malls in Los Angeles and Chicago during the Christmas season.
The FBI and police recently warned us that Al . . .
Marie Jon
November 6, 2007
2005-2006 fiscal year Planned Parenthood recorded 264,943 abortions and reported profit of $55.8 million and received a record high in taxpayer funding of $305. . . .
Marie Jon
November 1, 2007
Many Americans were not interested in the Democrats' latest debate, and so refrained from watching it. We have become fed up with the negative bombastic . . .
Marie Jon
October 26, 2007
"California Dreaming" and fires have lived side by side since the "The Grapes of Wrath." It is absolutely amazing how Senator Harry Reid would manage to tie . . .
Marie Jon
October 16, 2007
The Democrats have run on a campaign of defeatism in Iraq while undermining the president of the most powerful nation in the world. They have acted . . .
Marie Jon
October 11, 2007
The strategy of "slow-bleeding" the heroic men and women serving in Iraq was one of the most disgraceful moments in the history of Congress and should never be . . .
Marie Jon
September 27, 2007
In the Bible, we read about the twelve disciples working tirelessly to spread the Gospel to the ancient cities and countries of their time. All twelve were . . .
Marie Jon
September 22, 2007
Mr. George Soros is one revoltingly contemptible man, in my personal opinion. That he is not a friend to America is a monumental understatement. However, the . . .
Marie Jon
September 17, 2007
Given what President Bush said when he spoke to the American citizenry, the response that followed from the National Democrat Party should not have been . . .
Marie Jon
September 10, 2007
I am becoming bored with all the presidential debates and campaigning long before the primaries. They have become elongated political visuals with little or no . . .
Marie Jon
August 27, 2007
Christiane Amanpour is a skillful manipulating propagandist. When presenting offerings like her series "God's Warriors," Amanpour and her ilk prove themselves . . .
Marie Jon
August 18, 2007
In the 1920's our country's worst nightmare was born. Indeed, you're living in blind unawareness if you do not understand the origins of the men who founded the . . .
Marie Jon
August 8, 2007
In today's world perception is everything. Why would that old adage not apply to one seeking the Oval Office?
Whether you like his politics or not, President . . .
Marie Jon
July 30, 2007
America and the world at large are facing a threat that could impact our ways of life in many aspects. In America, the freedoms we enjoy — and our very lives — . . .
Marie Jon
July 19, 2007
In the last days God's judgment will befall all man made religions. There is only one true God. He alone created the heavens and the earth. Because of the . . .
Marie Jon
July 9, 2007
It is about time we call the rose by its rightful name when discussing the War against Terror. The problem the free world faces is that it is erroneously . . .
Marie Jon
July 2, 2007
A long time ago (in the 1760's to be exact), Great Britain wielded authority over the thirteen colonies on the North American continent. The colonists were, and . . .
Marie Jon
June 23, 2007
Conservative talk radio and the Internet have fast become a wealth of well-researched, honest opinion pieces written by conservative writers and bloggers. The . . .
Marie Jon
June 11, 2007
Conservative Republicans are very familiar with the name of Alan Keyes. The honorable Dr. Keyes has been a presidential candidate twice before, and although he . . .
Marie Jon
June 4, 2007
Fred Thompson, the former senator from Tennessee is in the race for the presidency of these United States. The charismatic Thompson will officially announce his . . .
Marie Jon
May 24, 2007
One of the leading Democrat candidates, known for his fabulously-coiffed hair, believes that we need not be concerned with the global Islamic fascists. Yes, . . .
Marie Jon
May 19, 2007
Within the GOP there are well-meaning individuals who need to keep their convictions to themselves. Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus On The Family, spoke . . .
Marie Jon
May 9, 2007
God once again alerts mankind of His existence. In Jerusalem an Israeli archaeologist believes that he discovered remnants of the tomb of King Herod among . . .
Marie Jon
May 7, 2007
The War on Terror is not a hot agenda item for the Democratic presidential candidates. In fact, one would be hard pressed to conclude that there even is such a . . .
Marie Jon
May 1, 2007
Our troops need money to complete the job of winning the war in Iraq. Yes, the job of winning. Sadly, amongst us are traitors and defeatists. Our troops are . . .
Marie Jon
April 15, 2007
During the Vietnam era the Democrat Party became hard and strident... millions of innocent Vietnamese people died. The far-left Democrats — who now control . . .
Marie Jon
March 29, 2007
The far Left Democrats and their constituents sound unhinged and psychotic; this has become increasingly apparent. Only those affiliated with that political . . .
Marie Jon
March 23, 2007
"My son did not die in vain." — Nadia Cadavero
Army Spc. Jonathan D. Cadavero called his sister from Baghdad a week before he was killed while proudly . . .
Marie Jon
March 20, 2007
The Iraqi Christians are profoundly grateful for what America and President G. W. Bush has done. Before our troops arrived, life was intolerable under Saddam's . . .
Marie Jon
March 19, 2007
Much has been said about mixing religion with politics. It is my personal opinion that it is wrong to preach politics from the pulpit. No denomination of the . . .
Marie Jon
March 10, 2007
All human beings are in one way or another involved in a great controversy between Christ and Satan. God's sovereignty over the universe was put into question a . . .
Marie Jon
March 2, 2007
People are in the throes of complicating their lives. They do not understand the benefits of living upright, in God's word. Since man is not an island unto . . .
Marie Jon
February 22, 2007
The Democrats are overreaching. If they think that they were voted into office to force the president to cut and run from Iraq, they misunderstood the people . . .
Marie Jon
February 14, 2007
Come join Angela Lashley, Blue Star Mother and song writer. She will be a guest on WBAL(1090AM) with talk show host Bruce Elliott this coming Friday evening 11: . . .
Marie Jon
February 10, 2007
In America, everyone has the opportunity to become wealthy. In our country millionaires and billionaires thrive because of opportunity afforded our citizenry. . . .
Marie Jon
February 2, 2007
"He betrayed this country!" Al Gore shouted into the microphone at a rally of Tennessee Democrats "He played on our fears."
Some believe that Al Gore is . . .
Marie Jon
January 28, 2007
After hearing the State of the Union address, many people came away with very positive feelings. The president gave an excellent speech. Under the president's . . .
Marie Jon
January 21, 2007
Radical Islam has been in a physical and spiritual war with many countries, including America. They call the war a holy jihad. In spite of all the evidence, we . . .
Marie Jon
January 16, 2007
There is no longer a reason to dance around the topic or mince any words. Those who oppose the president's new plans for Iraq are trying so to prevent him from . . .
Marie Jon
January 8, 2007
Twenty-one-year-old Army Spc. Michael Crutchfield died Saturday from a non-combat injury. He might still be alive today if the leaders in our country were not . . .
Marie Jon
January 3, 2007
WBBM-TV, the Chicago CBS news affiliate broadcast a story on November 3, 2006 followed by a synopsis on their website entitled "Your Library May Be A Safe Haven . . .
Marie Jon
December 29, 2006
Are you sitting out the Culture War? Well, if you are, you'll be sorry when you finally figure things out. By then, America will have lost big time. We may not . . .
Marie Jon
December 22, 2006
Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
We all love the song "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas." Did you . . .
Marie Jon
December 17, 2006
All across the land, happy package-laden people revel in the joys of another Christmas season. Retailers gear up for these six weeks that follow Thanksgiving, . . .
Marie Jon
December 12, 2006
Some people think that heaven consists only of angels floating on clouds and playing harps. There are heavenly beings. They will rejoice with our arrival.
. . .
Marie Jon
December 5, 2006
A prayer to our Lord God Almighty is the best gift you could give a U.S. Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine & all others deployed in harm's way. When you read this . . .
Marie Jon
November 28, 2006
"Christ's birth was without worldly grandeur. He was born in a stable, cradled in a manger; yet his birth was honored far above any of the sons of men.
. . .
Marie Jon
November 18, 2006
Already, Democratic presidential hopefuls are lining up for the electorate's approval. What will take place if a Democrat wins the presidency in 2008? For a lot . . .
Marie Jon
November 16, 2006
Slightly more than a week has passed since the country voted the Democrats into power. Already they are over reaching and causing chaos.
The blood of the . . .
Marie Jon
November 8, 2006
The midterm election was not a mere changing of the "good sentinel" or "vigilant guards," to a far superior one that would have completed the mission with honor . . .
Marie Jon
November 3, 2006
Mainstream Americans are traditionalists. They believe in God and country. However, a good number of Americans do not yet understand that the party of John F. . . .
Marie Jon
October 25, 2006
There is no doubt that successful completion of the job in Iraq is critical for America's safety. We must have nothing less than complete victory. The . . .
Marie Jon
October 20, 2006
Pastor Barry Black is the first person of color in the nation's history to serve the spiritual needs of our country's lawmakers as Chaplain of U.S. Senate. He . . .
Marie Jon
October 16, 2006
A former U.S. Army captain, Tammy Duckworth, is running for Congress (for the 6th Congressional District of Illinois) on a "cut and run" platform. We honor her . . .
Marie Jon
October 12, 2006
Unfortunately, the rhetoric is getting pretty nasty out there in our politically-divided country. Have you also noticed this ugly trend where you live? The . . .
Marie Jon
October 9, 2006
It is mandatory by law that every child in this country receives an education. They must attend either a public or private school or be home schooled. They must . . .
Marie Jon
October 4, 2006
"And he said unto them, 'How is it that ye sought me? Wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?'"
— Luke 2:49 (KJV)
Evangelical Christians . . .
Marie Jon
October 2, 2006
The Democrats are always pointing their insulting finger at Donald Rumsfeld. One thing that they can't call the man is a chicken hawk. The name chicken hawk is . . .
Marie Jon
September 26, 2006
President Bill Clinton was overbearing, threatening, and in the face of "FOX News Sunday" host Chris Wallace. The wild eyed, finger wagging Clinton was . . .
Marie Jon
September 19, 2006
People who have not taken the time to introduce themselves to the Holy Scriptures might find aspects of God that are fearful and frightening. Indeed, "hell" is . . .
Marie Jon
September 16, 2006
Senator Edward Kennedy, (D-Mass.) feels "ashamed" for President Bush. Imagine that. This from the man who has the specter of murder hanging over his head for . . .
Marie Jon
September 8, 2006
Five years have past since the Twin Towers were taken down and The Pentagon was severally damaged. Over 3000 people were murdered by the hands of Islamic . . .
Marie Jon
September 1, 2006
Sometimes, words fall short when describing a moment, be that moment personal or otherwise.
When last we looked, the left in this country started out in 2000 . . .
Marie Jon
August 26, 2006
As I was eating my breakfast this morning — usually an uneventful engagement with a bowl of corn flakes, I pulled my face up out of the bowl long enough to . . .
Marie Jon
August 20, 2006
On September 10th, Americans will be asked to take a walk in remembrance of the 2,973 who died on 9/11. The "Freedom Walk" will kick off in Washington, D.C., . . .
Marie Jon
August 15, 2006
In April of this year, Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons was killed in a rocket attack in Northern Iraq. On May 9, 2006, I wrote about this heroic Marine whose faith . . .
Marie Jon
August 11, 2006
Americans woke up Thursday morning astonished. Our Lord, once again, held back the "four winds of strife." (Revelation 7:1) The Almighty protected this great . . .
Marie Jon
August 2, 2006
God bless Nouri Al-Maliki, Iraqi Prime Minister. He visited America and spoke to our troops and their families, who were enthralled by his witness and words.
. . .
Marie Jon
August 1, 2006
It is your personal responsibility to wake up and realize that the civilized world is in a serious deadly war. An Islamic holy war has nothing to do with . . .
Marie Jon
July 26, 2006
Most Americans do not understand what our country and the world is truly facing. It's time we became fanatics about terrorism. Terrorists are here there and . . .
Marie Jon
July 23, 2006
Marine Lance Cpl. Aaron W. Simons of Modesto, California, died April 24th at the age of 20 old while serving his country.
Simons died while conducting combat . . .
Marie Jon
July 18, 2006
The other day Senator Hillary Clinton joined others in supports of Israel who has been under attack by terrorists imbedded in Beiruit. However, that very same . . .
Marie Jon
July 14, 2006
May 14, 1948, was the beginning of the new state of Israel. Jewish pilgrims from all over the world, including holocaust survivors and blacks from Ethiopia, . . .
Marie Jon
July 11, 2006
There is no doubt about it. The best Democrat presidential candidate is Al Gore for the coming election in 2008. He has much more going for him than Hillary . . .
Marie Jon
July 10, 2006
Extra, extra, read all about Mrs. Debbie Argel Bastian, a lovely daughter of Navy nurse and the proud mother of Air Force Capt. Derek Argel, who was tragically . . .
Marie Jon
July 4, 2006
As we all took the time to celebrate America's birthday, the anti war mother continues to cry tears over her hero son's death. It is my opinion that she has . . .
Marie Jon
July 1, 2006
In Genesis 7, The Lord said to Noah, "Go into the ark, you and your whole family, because I have found you righteous in this generation."
(www.biblegateway.com . . .
Marie Jon
June 28, 2006
Come join in a touch of Americana. On July 3rd it's The Modesto Nuts Vs. The San Jose Giants. Batter up. Let's play ball. The troops and their families will be . . .
Marie Jon
June 26, 2006
When Congress issued clear declarations of war against Japan and Germany during World War II, the nation was able to fight the war much more effectively. When . . .
Marie Jon
June 22, 2006
Upon reading the Good Book — though never as much as I would like, or even should — I came across a line that, for reasons explained below, made me think of . . .
Marie Jon
June 20, 2006
Here we go again. But did you expect anything less from Dick Durbin concerning Iraq? The second ranking Democrat in the Senate is one of the most insulting . . .
Marie Jon
June 15, 2006
Staying the course is working in Iraq. Papers found not far from where Abu Musab al-Zarqawi was killed on June 7th, 2006, show that the al-Qaida policy and its . . .
Marie Jon
June 14, 2006
Playwright and singer/songwriter George M. Cohan penned this memorable chorus in his 1906 lyrical, "You're a Grand Old Flag": "You're a grand old flag, you're a . . .
Marie Jon
June 10, 2006
September 11th, 2001, will forever be synonymous with heroism. Patriotic America stands proud and gives praise and glory to those who are serving our country . . .
Marie Jon
June 8, 2006
Abu Musab Al-Zarqawi died violently just as he lived his murderous life. The world is a safer place now that he is dead. His days of orchestrating death are . . .
Marie Jon
June 4, 2006
Simply put, the mainstream media is out of control. Instead of making a cottage industry out of journalistically cutting the throats of the U.S. Armed services . . .
Marie Jon
May 31, 2006
The average Americans have become quite a sight, with their eyes glued to TV watching American Idol, and their iPods stuck in their ears. They have become just . . .
Marie Jon
May 29, 2006
God bless our veterans who are being honored on this Memorial Day. Fellow patriotic Americans understand the importance of these men and women who have served . . .
Marie Jon
May 25, 2006
If you have not already heard of the Blue Star Mothers, please pay attention. They began their organization on January 22, 1942. Captain George H. Maines came . . .
Marie Jon
May 23, 2006
The legislators met as Iraq's parliament approved a national unity government. They have achieved their goal. The new permanent government was the result of . . .
Marie Jon
May 16, 2006
Some believe last night's speech by President Bush was not what they wanted to hear. The good news is finally the president got the message. The American public . . .
Marie Jon
May 13, 2006
On Monday, President Bush will tell the country his plans to stem the tide of illegal aliens. His speech should be received as a victory by those who have . . .
Marie Jon
May 11, 2006
America is at war with terror. If you happen to think otherwise, then where the heck have you been since 9/11?
Aren't you getting it by now that America was . . .
Marie Jon
May 9, 2006
Mrs. Charlotte Simons will experience a different reflection this coming Mother's day and all the other days that will follow. Her son, Lance Cpl. Aaron William . . .
Marie Jon
May 3, 2006
Forty years of feminist philosophy has brought severe reproof for just about everything the male does. If we listen to the feminists, man is evil, stupid, and . . .
Marie Jon
April 25, 2006
LCpl. Juana Navarro, 20, was killed April 8, 2006. I did not have the privilege of knowing this American patriot. She was first brought to my attention by the . . .
Marie Jon
April 23, 2006
There was a time when a president's legacy would be written well after his death. Unfortunately, the writers and authors cannot let death hold up the process, . . .
Marie Jon
April 21, 2006
Why is it that so many Americans seemed to have forgotten the horrifying attacks and resulting devastation that took place on 9/11? Is it because thinking . . .
Marie Jon
April 17, 2006
Contrary to what is reported in the mainstream media, the people of Iraq see progress being made in their country with every passing day. Though the political . . .
Marie Jon
April 16, 2006
The scene is one of unrest, and possible instability. Illegal immigrants in over sixty American cities are marching across the land, demanding the "right" to . . .
Marie Jon
April 11, 2006
The scene of illegal immigrants marching all across our homeland, while destroying our peace and tranquility, and you sir do nothing, is totally unacceptable.
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Marie Jon
April 8, 2006
It's a wonder that President Bush is able to get up and face the day. Bush gets lambasted with verbal insults by Democrats, while our media comes up with . . .
Marie Jon
April 4, 2006
On September 14, 2001, three days after the greatest loss of life occurred on American soil as a direct result of enemy attack, President Bush came to the . . .
Marie Jon
April 3, 2006
There are not enough words to explain the emotions one feels when seeing the massive hoards of unwanted illegal aliens flooding the streets. Our eyes were . . .
Marie Jon
March 25, 2006
As a writer I receive tons of e-mail arguing about media coverage. What amazes me is that the people who write me lack sincerity or the wisdom to be able to . . .
Marie Jon
March 22, 2006
Already, Democratic presidential hopefuls are lining up for the electorate's approval. What will take place if a Democrat wins the presidency in 2008? For a . . .
Marie Jon
March 18, 2006
There are, unfortunately, right here in the USA, those who would be pleased to see a real civil war breakout in Iraq. They are the far left who wish us ill will . . .
Marie Jon
March 15, 2006
Strikingly unconventional and far-fetched are words to describe what came out of the mouth of a liberal Democrat named Senator Russ Feingold. His comments were . . .
Marie Jon
March 11, 2006
As a little girl I knew of Him. I was taught at my mother's knee. I understood as much as a five year-old could possibly comprehend. I learned that Jesus Christ . . .
Marie Jon
March 9, 2006
The Republican Party and its base rushed to judgment. They killed the ports deal. We will never know just why the Dubai World Ports was given the boot. . . .
Marie Jon
March 7, 2006
To hear it said once again out of the mouth of Congressman John Murtha that all is lost is both disheartening as well as disingenuous. According to the . . .
Marie Jon
March 5, 2006
To many of us, it's perplexing to see the hysteria going on about the UAE (United Arab Emirates) ports deal. President Bush has stated that he will veto any . . .
Marie Jon
February 26, 2006
It has been five years since President G. W. Bush came into office. Unfortunately, our president has become a lightening rod for many Democrats as well as . . .
Marie Jon
February 25, 2006
Are Democrats really as biased as they sound against Muslims and Arabs over the stalled United Arab Emirates (UAE) ports-deal? To the average listener, it . . .
Marie Jon
February 21, 2006
Dear President Bush:
With all due respect, sir, just what are you thinking? What in the world is going on with matters concerning the use of our ports? We do . . .
Marie Jon
February 18, 2006
While America was being told we all need to await with bated breath to hear every single detail about a tragic hunting accident, the real story was all about a . . .
Marie Jon
February 12, 2006
Americans feel inundated and smothered by the continuous parade of lies that come from today's Democrat Party. From Democratic Party Chairman Howard Dean, to . . .
Marie Jon
February 9, 2006
At the funeral of Coretta Scott King, certain crass "guest speakers" used her death to politicize their views and verbally abuse the president of the United . . .
Marie Jon
February 7, 2006
There is an old saying: "Why buy the cow when you are getting the milk for free." It is an old and possibly crude saying, but it is one that provides truth.
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Marie Jon
February 5, 2006
Martin Luther King, who along with his wife, valiantly took up the cause to bring people of all walks of life together. Nearly four decades after her husband's . . .
Marie Jon
February 2, 2006
The State of the Union Address notwithstanding, half of America seems to be deaf, dumb, and blind to certain realities. It's a sad state of affairs when one . . .
Marie Jon
January 25, 2006
Four-plus years after 9/11, Americans are finally beginning to understand just who is looking out for them. Despite the Democratic Party's constant assault . . .
Marie Jon
January 21, 2006
All across America, a strange act against society is taking place. Activist judges are misinterpreting laws concerning marriage. Americans need to rise in . . .
Marie Jon
January 18, 2006
Racial over toned remarks are not acceptable, whether they coming from the mouths of Senator Hillary Clinton or New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin. However, that does . . .
Marie Jon
January 9, 2006
Within the world of Christendom, generally, we do not openly criticize others within the body of Christ. However, since there is an open wound, most Christians . . .
Marie Jon
January 4, 2006
Congressman Murtha, a septuagenarian with a penchant for crying in public these days, told "Nightline" recently: "Let me tell you, war is a nasty business. It . . .
Marie Jon
January 1, 2006
Every day our brave troops have taken their stand in the war on terror. These are the troops that willingly joined to serve their country. In part, this is a . . .
Marie Jon
December 26, 2005
Given Congress' shameless failure to extend for more than a few weeks key provisions of The Patriot Act, as initially urged by President Bush, before it . . .
Marie Jon
December 22, 2005
"Earlier in the day, Bush declared 'obstruction' on passage of the [Patriot Act extension] deal, which has already been through House-Senate negotiations and . . .
Marie Jon
December 18, 2005
Today's headlines reeked with dismay about secretive telephone eavesdropping. In order to help protect America, our government was listening to phone calls of . . .
Marie Jon
December 14, 2005
"It's a remarkable transformation for a country that has virtually no experience with democracy, and which is struggling to overcome the legacy of one of the . . .
Marie Jon
December 9, 2005
"LOS ANGELES — The small crowd of clergy, community activists and death penalty opponents that gathered in front of the Los Angeles courthouse recently was no . . .
Marie Jon
November 28, 2005
"U.S. and Iraqi officials hope the trial will remind the world of the horrific crimes of the Saddam regime at a time when the American public is questioning the . . .
Marie Jon
November 19, 2005
America, you must be asleep. You received a letter from two men named Al; Al-Zawahiri and Al-Zarqawi, on Oct 11, 2005, laying out the full plan on just how . . .
Marie Jon
November 13, 2005
"While it's perfectly legitimate to criticize my decision or the conduct of the war, it is deeply irresponsible to rewrite the history of how that war began. . . .
Marie Jon
November 6, 2005
Last week truly was a wake up call, particularly in America and France, but also for the entire free world. The main lessons are that terrorists must be . . .
Marie Jon
November 2, 2005
If you are a person in your late forties or older, you know (or should know) that the Democrat Party you once knew no longer exists. The Democrat Party of years . . .
Marie Jon
October 24, 2005
Just the other day an intercepted and very revealing letter was released. A confidential letter from al-Zawahiri to al-Zarqawi. Terrorist leader to terrorist . . .
Marie Jon
October 23, 2005
BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) — "A defiant Saddam Hussein pleaded innocent to charges of murder and torture as his long-awaited trial began Wednesday with the one-time . . .
Marie Jon
October 4, 2005
My President G. W. Bush nominated his White House Counsel Harriet Miers to succeed Sandra Day O'Connor as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme . . .
Marie Jon
September 25, 2005
As the world has seen hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf coast, some are asking, "Does a holy, loving God bring these acts of nature to punish a wicked generation?" . . .
Marie Jon
September 20, 2005
Amazingly, we all seem to be able to connect the dots when it comes to two vital issues that Mr. Clinton wants to obfuscate: Iraq and Katrina. Upon hearing that . . .
Marie Jon
July 11, 2005
The phrase, "right-wing Christian wacko" is certainly not a complimentary term for those Americans who are born-again Christians. In the media however, . . .
Marie Jon
June 27, 2005
One can only wonder what is going on with the Democratic Party. It has become amazingly and stunningly abased. What skills its members seem to possess are only . . .
Marie Jon
June 11, 2005
With each passing day, the Democrats prove once again that they are primarily interested in furthering their efforts to hurt the President of the United States. . . .
