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Monthly Archives: December 2007
Note to Iowa Democrats: Pleeeeease, Not Hillary
Iowa Democrats, if you are thinking of voting for Hillary, in part, I understand. You are thrilled at the thought of advancing a talented and perceptive woman to the nation’s highest office. I like that thought too. And, if Hillary’s … Continue reading
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Senior Qaeda Theologian Urges His Followers To End Their Jihad
The New York Sun reports that, “one of Al Qaeda’s senior theologians is calling on his followers to end their military jihad and saying the attacks of September 11, 2001, were a ‘catastrophe for all Muslims.’” The article says that … Continue reading
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Historic Opportunity for Progressive Realignment Needs Small-d Democratic Movement
The Nation magazine says the 2008 election presents a historic opportunity to start a progressive realignment in U.S. politics. It calls for a progressive “broadly based small-d democratic movement.” The magazine in its recent editorial says, “There is ferment in … Continue reading
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Krugman: Housing / Mortgage “Unmitigated Disaster” Caused by Conservative Ideology
Paul Krugman writing in the New York Times today says conservative ideology destroyed proper lending regulation, and says that it was conservative thinking that led directly to the “unmitagated disaster” the nation is experiencing in the mortgage and housing industry. … Continue reading
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For Our Future’s Sake, We Must Transform Our System of Elitism To a System of Democracy
Stan Hirtle said recently, “That sounds as much like elitism, or even dictatorship, as democracy.” His comment made me think. A system of elitism is quite opposite from a system of democracy. Elitism asserts that the wisdom of common people … Continue reading
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Denial of The Theory of Evolution Brings Huckabee’s Qualification For Presidency Into Question
Someone said, “Huckabee has a right to believe whatever he wants to believe about evolution.” Interesting thought. But it seems to me, however, Huckabee, himself, generally would reject this notion. Huckabee, a Baptist preacher, would disagree with the assertion that … Continue reading
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