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Category Archives: Richard Nixon

Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 6 – The Early Crystal Lake Days, Dipping Feet Slowly into Policial Arena Copy

Posted on 06/13/2016 by Cal SkinnerJune 6, 2016
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The pre-Crystal Lake posts of my father’s biography can be found by looking down on McHenry County Blog. Dad rented a home at 100 W. Crystal Lake Avenue. We started school there (the junior class built its Homecoming float there) … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 W. Crystal Lake Ave, 800 Broadway, Address-O-Graph, Barley and Malt Institute, Bond Referendum, Cal Skinner Sr, Crysal Lake, Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake Kiwanis, District 155, Ghost Voting, GIL Newsletter, Government Improvement League, Ken Tarpley, Richard Nixon, Vote Fraud | 1 Reply

The Callased Nixon

Posted on 06/20/2015 by Cal SkinnerApril 27, 2015
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Complimenting my son on his two-handed handshake to a friend reminded me of the day I shook hands with Richard Nixon. It was the Friday or Saturday before the 1960 Presidential Election. As part of an Oberlin College Young Republican … Continue reading →

Posted in Cleveland, Handshake, Oberlin College, Oberlin College Young Republicans, Richard Nixon, Torchlight Parade | 8 Replies

Roskam Compares Clinton to Nixon

Posted on 03/05/2015 by Cal SkinnerMarch 5, 2015
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A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam: Benghazi Committee Will Follow The Facts WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06), a member of the Select Committee on Benghazi, released the following statement regarding the Committee’s decision to subpoena all communications … Continue reading →

Posted in Benghazi, email, Hillary Clinton, Peter Roskam, Richard Nixon | 2 Replies

“Are We That Stupid?”

Posted on 05/12/2013 by Cal SkinnerMay 12, 2013
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That’s columnist George Will’s question on TV today when discussing that it was underlings at IRS who targeted groups with “Tea Party,””Patriot” or “9-12” in their names for audits. During the run-up of the 2012 Presidential election. Will points out … Continue reading →

Posted in Audit, George Will, IRS, Richard Nixon | 3 Replies

Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 6 – The Early Crystal Lake Days, Dipping Feet Slowly into Policial Arena

Posted on 06/25/2009 by Cal SkinnerFebruary 16, 2010
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The pre-Crystal Lake posts of my father’s biography can be found by looking down on McHenry County Blog. Dad rented a home at 100 W. Crystal Lake Avenue. We started school there (the junior class built its Homecoming float there) … Continue reading →

Posted in 100 W. Crystal Lake Ave, 800 Broadway, Address-O-Graph, Barley and Malt Institute, Bond Referendum, Cal Skinner Sr, Crysal Lake, Crystal Lake Central High School, Crystal Lake Kiwanis, District 155, Ghost Voting, GIL Newsletter, Government Improvement League, Ken Tarpley, Richard Nixon, Vote Fraud | Leave a reply

Taking on the Media

Posted on 09/04/2008 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 4, 2008
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Governor and John McCain Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is not the first one in her position to take on the media. Last night, she said, “I’ve learned quickly these last few days that, if you’re not a member … Continue reading →

Posted in John McCain, Richard Nixon, Sarah Palin, Spiro Agnew | Leave a reply

Taking on the Media

Posted on 09/03/2008 by Cal SkinnerSeptember 3, 2008
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Governor and John McCain Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin is not the first one in her position to take on the media. Last night, she said, “I’ve learned quickly these last few days that, if you’re not a member … Continue reading →

Posted in John McCain, Richard Nixon, Sarah Palin, Spiro Agnew | Leave a reply
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