Confederate Overload - Is the Pope a tree hugger?

Hr1   Can we stop with the Confederate Flag already? Apparently not. This snowball just keeps growing! 
Dr. Carol Swain says there's nothing to be gained by pretending that part of our past (slavery) never existed. The Confederate Flag is a red herring detracting from real issues that need to be addressed. And she talks about school choice (or lack thereof) and the union's role in stifling choice. 

Hr2   Gone with Gone with the Wind! Really? Well, we can't have people knowing about slavery or history or anything like that, can we?

Is the Pope a tree-hugger? Jimmy Akin, Senior Apologist at Catholic Answers says the Pope's new encyclical denounces radical environmentalism. Balance is key.

Hr3  It was just a matter of time (basically seconds, in this case)... Louis Farrakhan already called for the American Flag to be brought down because it's a symbol of racism.

Boston Bomber calls on Allah after hearing death sentence.   Too Late!

Jobs report update. It's not looking good. Rochester, NY is taking a big hit with manufacturing plant closure.

Professor says global warming won't hurt the earth.

Have you had your healthy dose of reality lately?

There are always at least two sides to every story. Have you ever wondered how someone, who saw the same thing you did, walked away telling a vastly different story? Which version was correct? Which one was the REAL story? Actually, both are! It’s just a matter of perspective.

Joe takes the issues… especially the controversial issues (politics, prejudice, religion, illegal immigration)… and brings in people from different sides to share their viewpoint. This is definitely not a fluff piece. And while no one is attacked, the questions are hard-hitting