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Putting A Name With A Face (Part 2)

“Putting A Name With A Face” (Part 2) By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”   We all have a bus to drive right now. Whether Republican, Democrat, Liberal, Conservative, Moderate, or Independent…we all are sitting squarely behind the wheel at this important juncture in our history. We a [...] READ MORE


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Putting A Name With A Face (Part 1)

“Putting A Name With A Face” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Over the past several months, I have often been asked to identify the current ‘face’ of the Conservative movement. I suppose that because I write a few opinion-based articles each week, nearly all of which are conserva [...] READ MORE


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Conservatives: Join, Or Die

“Conservatives: Join, Or Die” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” In 1754, Benjamin Franklin had a pretty radical idea. Following the example of the tribes of the Iroquois League, Franklin proposed that the colonies consider the possibility of unification. He made his point through a ve [...] READ MORE


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Why Not, North Carolina? (by Debbie Durrell)

***(Editor’s Note: Debbie Durrell is a Pro-Life Contributor for “The Thirsty Quill,” and serves as the Executive Director of Lois’ Lodge, an organization dedicated to supporting and educating young women who may have considered abortion. As an alternative, Lois’ Lodge serves these women t [...] READ MORE


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Friday Night Popcorn, Monday Morning Quarterback

“Friday Night Popcorn, Monday Morning Quarterback” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill”   Let me kick this week off by thanking the many fine fans of ‘The Quill’ who flooded my inbox with messages over the past several days. From the emails that inquired about my health, to the blun [...] READ MORE


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Branded With The Scarlet ‘E’

“Branded With The Scarlet E” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” I must admit that my editorial today may seem a bit tardy. The topic of this commentary is one that was discussed and debated ad nauseam a week ago, yet I chose to remain silent until I allowed my initial emotions to subsid [...] READ MORE


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The Growing ‘Buzz’ Of A Revolution

“The Growing ‘Buzz’ Of A Revolution” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Even after the crowds dispersed…even after the signs and flags had all disappeared from the city streets…even after the chants of “U-S-A…U-S-A” reverberated no longer…the echoes of the rallies were s [...] READ MORE


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Do They Understand The Significance Of Today?

“Do They Understand The Significance Of Today?” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” April 15th… The date carries a great deal of significance for those who care enough to pay attention to these types of things. Allow me to explain… Sadly, it was on this morning in 1865 that Presi [...] READ MORE


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A Letter Regarding The “R-Word” (America’s Unconscious Hate Speech)

***Editor’s Note: The following is a letter from John C. McGinley, an actor and ambassador for the National Down Syndrome Society. It was  sent to supporters of the Special Olympics  via email. It was published  in response to the recent attention brought on by President Barack Obama’s questi [...] READ MORE


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Revolution Calling (by Corey Thompson)

“Revolution Calling” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Over the past few weeks, it has become increasingly obvious that more and more Americans are eager to express their opinions about the state of our nation. Whether Republican or Democrat, “Conservative” or “Liberal,” red or [...] READ MORE


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A Letter Regarding The Special Olympics

***Editor’s Note: The following is a letter from Timothy Shriver and Brady Lum, the respective Chairman and President of the Special Olympics, sent to supporters of the organization via email. It was sent in response to the recent attention brought on by President Barack Obama’s questionable re [...] READ MORE


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The Birth Of ‘The Quill’ Revisited: Stoking The Fires Of Common Sense (by Corey Thompson)

(Editor’s Note: From time to time, “The Thirsty Quill” will reissue some of its more popular posts from previously published volumes. The following article originally ran on November 5th, 2008, the day after the election of Barack Obama.)   “Stoking The Fires Of Common Sens [...] READ MORE


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Obama’s ‘Special Olympics’ Comment: Humor, Foul Play, Or A Free Pass For The President? (by Corey Thompson)

“Obama’s ‘Special Olympics’ Comment: Humor, Foul Play, Or A Free Pass For The President?” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” In case you missed it, Barack Obama became the first sitting President in United States history to appear on a late-night talk show last Thursday night. Hi [...] READ MORE


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HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: “The 912 Project”

HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENT: “The 912 Project” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” For the remainder of the week, I’m going to do something a little different. ‘The Quill’ is not going to publish any more feature articles between now and Monday. Instead, we are going to do our part in pro [...] READ MORE


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They’re baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack…, eh Comrades? (by Corey Thompson)

“They’re baaaaaaaaaaaack…, eh Comrades?” By: Corey Thompson, “The Thirsty Quill” Over the weekend, an eyebrow-raising story came across the wires. It seems that Russia is quietly (or, not so quietly) negotiating a deal that would allow the former American adversary to house long-range bo [...] READ MORE


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