Santa list dispute shocks readers in Florida
A satirical letter claims Al Gore subpoenas Santa Claus over Christmas list handling, cites a Florida Supreme Court recount delay and a ban on a Live Nativity in Dade County. It questions postmarks on letters, alleges partisan sorting of requests, and mocks the season’s traditions amid broad holiday commentary.
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al Gore
Santa Claus
Florida Supreme Court
Gore
Palm Beach
Broward
Dade County
The Gift of God and Becoming On His Winning Team
A devotional reflection uses a football metaphor to urge readers to accept Jesus as God's gift, believe in him, and join the spiritual team that defeats sin. It contrasts pride with faith, noting practice at Shafter High School and emphasizing surrender to the coach.
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God
Satan
Sin
Shafter High School
Jesus
Christ
California
Hell
Shafter Press
Pastors Corner on Faith and Hope in America
Pastor Dean Long reflects on a new President and warns of moral decline without God. He critiques liberal stances on church and state, notes perceived double standards in elections, and urges readers to seek Jesus Christ for personal transformation amid societal turmoil and looming mortality. Christmas reminders frame the message.
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Lord Jesus Christ
America
Town square lights up with holiday spirit and charity
The community celebration featured local church and school performances, Santa arriving by fire truck handing out candy canes, and a Toys for Tots distribution on December 15 led by John Stockton. Holiday Ford and Minter Field Airport supported the drive as participants thanked the public. January 18, 2001, Installation Banquet announced.
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Santa
John Stockton
Holiday Ford
Minter Field
R.C
Bush victory critique and call for unity after Florida recount
A reader laments media obsession with recounts in Florida and questions efforts to overturn Bush win. The letter argues Bush deserves support, laments ongoing spin from Clinton era, and calls for national unity under a leader who embodies resolve as the nation moves forward.
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George W. Bush
al Gore
Florida
Bush
Gore
Clinton
White House
United States
United
Pete
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Reed Print Inc
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Aldrin Ct
Bakersfield
Congress
P.O. Box
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Donald L. Reed
Margaret Baker
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