Category Archives: Holidays

Dhimmitude: Empire State Building Towers Illuminated in Green for Eid

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Ask Marion

Last night, less than 48 hours after a jihadist killed four Marines and one police officer[i],the Empire State Building illuminated its towers in the color of green for the three-day celebration Muslim of Eid al-Fitr, which marks the end of … Continue reading →

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Forum: What Does The Fourth Of July Mean To You?

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Ask Marion

Every week on Monday morning , the Council and our invited guests weigh in at the Watcher’s Forum, short takes on a major issue of the day, the culture, or daily living. This week’s question: What Does The Fourth Of … Continue reading →

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Happy 4th of July 2015 – Center Piece of America’s Patriotic Season

Posted on June 30, 2015 by Ask Marion

Video: Ronald Reagan on the 4th of July Video: President Reagan’s Address to the Nation on Independence Day – 7/4/86 By Marion Algier – Ask Marion – Updated and re-posted by request – Originally Posted on May 28, 2013 Memorial … Continue reading →

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Rafael’s Story – Ted Cruz’s Father’s Day Tribute

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Ask Marion

Video: Father’s Day – Rafael’s Story By Theresa Monroe-Hamilton – the NoisyRoom Ted Cruz: My father was for me, larger than life, and he still is. He has always been my hero, and I hope that this new video of … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day 2015 – Dad: Are You Part of “The Great Conversation”?

Posted on June 21, 2015 by Ask Marion

by Ask Marion – Reposted by Request A hundred years ago, Sonora Smart Dodd was sitting in church one Sunday when she came up with the idea of a national Father’s Day on the order of Mother’s Day. It took … Continue reading →

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Watcher’s Council Nominations – Blaxploitation Issue

Posted on June 17, 2015 by Ask Marion

Rachel Donezal represents, philosophically, the ultimate in racism. After unsuccessfully suing Howard University, a black college for discriminating against her because she was white, she had a moment of inspiration..if being a white ‘victim’ for her own profit and ego … Continue reading →

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Flag Day 2015

Posted on June 14, 2015 by Ask Marion

Photo: Reuters History Lesson: Poor forgotten Flag Day is like the awkward little brother of July 4, as June 14 marks the anniversary of the adoption of the American flag. Video: Flag Day Today – Celebrating Old Glory United States … Continue reading →

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D-Day… Remembering

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Ask Marion

Remembering By Marion Algier – h/t to AppSame ‏@AppSame for war photos Living members of the Greatest Generation who fought for us all are thinning… President Ronald Reagan on June 6, 1984, the 40th anniversary of D-Day This article was … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day 2015

Posted on May 10, 2015 by Ask Marion

By Marion Algier I see children as kites. You spend a lifetime trying to get them off the ground. You run with them until you’re both breathless ……… they crash …….. you add a longer tail. You patch and comfort, … Continue reading →

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Earth Day 2015 – 45th Anniversary… Looking Back

Posted on April 22, 2015 by Ask Marion

Earth Day is celebrated around the world on April 22nd. Some cities start celebrating a week in advance, ending the recognition of Earth Week on April 22nd. Others host month long events to stress the importance of teaching about our … Continue reading →