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Some of the topics we're loaded with today: GOP Debate is Civil || Nikki Endorses Mitt || Hitchens is Dead

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Now, this is disappointing. Montana wildlife regulators -- who regulate humans, not wildlife -- are concerned that more and more people are faking disabilities.

RUSH: I can't tell you the number of e-mails I got from people just as disappointed as they can be that Nikki Haley has endorsed Romney.  Now, the reason people are disappointed is because she's a Tea Party governor.  The Tea Party got Nikki Haley nominated and elected.

RUSH: I'm confident that any of the candidates -- four-man race, even if it's five -- can beat Obama.  We're gonna beat this guy, folks. It's what I came away with last night.

RUSH: For the second time in one year, Obama has punted on a tax increase for the rich. 

RUSH: If you haven't heard this, you have to hear it.

RUSH: Most people associate Newt Gingrich with winning Congress for the first time in 40 years... To a lot of people, their scant memory of Newt is good things, good stuff, good conservative stuff. So they're looking, "What's going on here? Why is everybody trying to take Newt out?"

RUSH: There are memorable moments in each debate. That little exchange was his.

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RUSH: It was an uplifting debate throughout whole time. The attitude, mood of the whole night was productive and good.

RUSH: A home game for the Fort'iners -- and the Steelers need it more. I don't know.

RUSH: You're paying far more than your fair share based on what you're taking out.

RUSH: I wonder if Flacco was watching the debate last night and heard Rick Perry.

RUSH: When you follow the money, you'll get the answer to practically every question.

RUSH: His explanation last night was a little more cogent than it has been.

RUSH: Does she still have a job today?

RUSH: Obama this week on two separate occasions went out there and took credit for victory, but he never used the word.

Two If By Tea is humbled to have played a small part in celebrating Christmas at Camp Pendleton, California. Over 200 of our nation's greatest patriots participated in the fun and signed this banner in our honor. It’s always a pleasure to refresh those who serve, as well as those who support them back on the home front.

We wish all those who wear the uniform around the world -- or love someone who does -- a huge thank you and a prayer that you celebrate this season with all the joy you deserve.