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Mark Steyn, Raconteur, Columnist, Freedom Fighter, and Cultural Critic Needs Our Help
01.25.16 | Chickensoup

Posted on 01/25/2016 4:44:10 PM PST by Chickensoup

I have followed Mark Steyn for years. I have read his columns, followed his career, bought and read his books and now his recordings.

Steyn has over the years, fought time and time again for freedom of speech, and freedom of thought. I respect him. I find him a highly ethical man in this world of dubious ethics.

I watched him in the legal battles at McLean's magazine.

I read his forward to Geert Wilders Book "Marked for Death" where he said that Wilders could not find anyone who would be associated with the book and would Mark mind writing something. Mark wrote the introduction, saying, this man is putting his life on the line everyday, how could I not?

That is a level of integrity one finds only a few times in a lifetime.

Steyn has written books about Islam and its force around the world, these books have been prescient in their predictions and far ranging in their information. These books have earned him a life that requires courage to live, and continue on. Islamics are known to be full of payback to truth tellers.

I have followed his career at National Review and its ending, again because of first amendment issues, related to Michael Mann and the climate totalitarians.

Steyn is currently being sued by climate leftists for telling the truth about lies the scientist Michael Mann has promulgated.

Steyn is fighting essentially a one-man battle against a better funded (think Al Gore and every other leftist environmentalist dweeb you have known contributing to Mann) group.

Recenly in two columns, one last month and one this month, Steyn has alluded to the fact that the battle against the better funded Mann, is hurting financially. He slipped these statements in at the end of two of his columns. Today he said if for the second time.

Steyn is full of integrity, and I suspect that things are difficult for him, and that he needs as much financial support as can be provided. I do not doubt his need.

I support him and believe that it is my duty to support fellow conservatives who are fighting the good fight, whether it is decorating wedding cakes in good conscience, facing up to Islam like Pam Geller, or fighting environmental totalitarian lies.

I have committed to buying a book or cd each month to help the cause of Steyn. I will also send him some cash.

Men like Steyn are rare birds and need our support.

I hope I can get some amens here, Freepers.


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To: TChad

It is next months book to buy along with a birthday gift for the bro!


41 posted on 01/25/2016 6:06:18 PM PST by Chickensoup (ISIS is like Marxism, not a country, but a dangerous sociopolitical philosophy)
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To: Chickensoup

I happen to know that Mark has stayed silent about a number of crucial issues, seeking to stay safe. Now, where’s his safety, after having been so obedient to tyranny? Hard to feel sorry for him, karma’s a bitch. At least he can seek help, unlike others to whom he’s turned a blind eye.


42 posted on 01/25/2016 6:14:33 PM PST by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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To: Texas Eagle

Mark Steyn’s latest CD “Feline Groovy” is awesome, every freeper needs it.


43 posted on 01/25/2016 6:16:44 PM PST by Menehune56 ("Let them hate so long as they fear" (Oderint Dum Metuant), Lucius Accius (170 BC - 86 BC))
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To: Albion Wilde; Amntn; AuntB; bajabaja; BigEdLB; Biggirl; Black Agnes; BlackFemaleArmyCaptain; ...

While Steyn has not endorsed Trump he has written and said some very positive things about him.

He even went to a Trump rally and wrote a wonderful piece about the experience.


44 posted on 01/25/2016 6:17:53 PM PST by Amntn ("The only special interest not being served by our government is the American people" - Donald Trump)
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To: dforest

Amen to that!


45 posted on 01/25/2016 6:25:27 PM PST by tennmountainman ("Prophet Mountainman" Predicter Of All Things RINO...for a small pittancez)
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To: Chickensoup

Amen. Going to buy a book as soon as I finish this post.


46 posted on 01/25/2016 6:27:55 PM PST by wildbill (If you check behind the shower curtain fInor a murderer, and find one.... what's your plan?)
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To: Chickensoup

It is very difficult to talk for a couple of hours every day, day after day and keep the audience from getting bored.

Rush Limbaugh has been doing it for almost 30 years! For 3 hours, 5 times a week, minus his golf vacations. That is simply unbelievable. I can’t think of any other radio talk show host lasting that long, and make so much money from it. It is indeed talent from God!


47 posted on 01/25/2016 6:28:10 PM PST by entropy12 (I am voting for GOP nominee, to avoid 1/2 vote for Hillary. But Jeb & Kasich put me in a conundrum!)
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To: Chickensoup

Thank you for the heads up,,, we need to support our people on the front lines taking the slings and arrows. A crowdfund would be more efficient!


48 posted on 01/25/2016 6:32:32 PM PST by lordsofthejungle
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To: lordsofthejungle

a follow-up to say that he has gift certificates available that would also do the trick,,,


49 posted on 01/25/2016 6:38:13 PM PST by lordsofthejungle
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To: dforest

I’ve often wondered why he doesn’t. He would be very successful.


50 posted on 01/25/2016 6:49:16 PM PST by NorthstarMom (God says debt is a curse and children are a blessing, yet we apply for loans and prevent pregnancy.)
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To: Chickensoup

Thanks for the heads-up, CS. Yes, Mark Steyn is a treasure!! One of the smartest (and snarkiest) pundits around, and brave as they come. I’ve ordered a couple of his books and gift certificates before. I’ll do it again in February (when I have some money! LOL!).


51 posted on 01/25/2016 7:28:34 PM PST by Hetty_Fauxvert ("Cruz." That's the answer.)
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To: Gay State Conservative

Isn’t the suit you’re speaking of taking place in Canada...under Canadian law of course?
* * *
Nope, that one’s over. This is a different one, and it’s going down in Washington, D.C.


52 posted on 01/25/2016 7:30:37 PM PST by Hetty_Fauxvert ("Cruz." That's the answer.)
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To: dforest

I love Mark Steyn.

Climate change people do not tolerate reason.


53 posted on 01/25/2016 7:40:40 PM PST by altura (Cruz for our country)
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To: entropy12

Rush is even more incredible when you think about how he’s overcome the hearing loss.

I love Rush. I don’t get to hear him anymore but I go on the thread.


54 posted on 01/25/2016 7:41:50 PM PST by altura (Cruz for our country)
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To: altura

My husband likes to listen to Steyn more than Rush anymore. We both love it when he subs for Rush.

Hubby’s fave was the G-Man, G Gordon Liddy. He loved that show while it ran.


55 posted on 01/25/2016 7:45:41 PM PST by dforest
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To: Chickensoup
Amen!

Where?
How?

56 posted on 01/25/2016 7:52:18 PM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW! evil ignorant stupid or crazy-doesn't matter!)
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To: TChad
If you haven't yet read Steyn's takedown of global warmist Michael Mann and his infamous hockey stick, do yourself (and Mark) a favor, and buy "A Disgrace to the Profession":

I bought that book and others before I became aware of his financial strain.

The profit margin on his merchandise can't be that great, I prefer that what I can afford go directly to him.

Any suggestions of the best way to do that?

57 posted on 01/25/2016 8:01:52 PM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW! evil ignorant stupid or crazy-doesn't matter!)
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To: Stayfree

Good idea..


58 posted on 01/25/2016 8:06:16 PM PST by GOPJ (It's more important to have a gun in your hand than a cop on the phone- Florida Sheriff Grady Judd)
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To: Chickensoup

The process is the punishment. They intend to ruin him financially regardless of the outcome.


59 posted on 01/25/2016 8:10:39 PM PST by Junior_G (Funny how liberals' love affair with Muslims began on 9/11)
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To: lordsofthejungle
a follow-up to say that he has gift certificates available that would also do the trick,,,

That is exactly the ideal vehicle I was looking for : unredeemed gift certificate!

Thanks for the idea!

60 posted on 01/25/2016 8:15:19 PM PST by publius911 (IMPEACH HIM NOW! evil ignorant stupid or crazy-doesn't matter!)
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