Monthly Archives: December 2007

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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