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Onward Christian Soldiers: Pawlenty Accused of Diverting Money Supporting Troops to Office Supporting Religious Organization

Gov. Tim Pawlenty appears to have a broader definition of who constitutes his “troops” in Minnesota. Sen. Don Betzold, has accused Pawlenty of diverting funds from the “Support Our Troops” license plate program to his Governor’s Office of Faith-Based Initiatives. The office works to connect religious organizations with state funds — organizations viewed as a critical part of the Republican political base.

Minnesota law mandates that the money is to go to support the Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Veterans Affairs.” Of course, Karl Rove has shown that religious organizations and voters considered the troops for the GOP, so he may be able to defend the diversion as a simple matter of interpretation.

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!
Refrain:
Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers, lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.
Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.
Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never ’gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.
Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud, and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.

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4 thoughts on “Onward Christian Soldiers: Pawlenty Accused of Diverting Money Supporting Troops to Office Supporting Religious Organization”

  1. The next time Gov. Pawlenty appears on MSNBC, perhaps one of Professor Turley’s buddies can ask him, from a “Tax Benefit” perspective, why state income tax refunds are included in the determination of taxable Social Security benefits on a Minnesota income tax return. Have him explain how the overpayment of the Minnesota state income tax produced a tax benefit for the taxpayer on the Minnesota return in the year the overpayment was made?

    They could also ask the new Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, or any other member of the committee for that matter, a similar question with respect to the Federal Income tax calculation. Based on IRS instructions the gross income attributable to a $1000 state income tax refund can yield up $1850 of gross income. Compare that result with section 111(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.

    From SHOE 2/25/2010:
    Wiz, do you believe in artificial intelligence?
    Not as much as I believe in natural stupidity.

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