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Let’s Bring Back Lincoln Douglas Style Debates To Today’s Campaigns

Lincoln and Douglas debated 150 years ago.  In Illinois, the seven debate sites of the 1858 debates are each creating a reenactment festival — including a lot of period clothes, actors, storytellers, parades, food, and dances at 1858 style period … Continue reading

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John McCain Wants To Fight Fight Fight

John McCain, as he concluded his acceptance speech, said, “I fell in love with my country when I was a prisoner in someone else’s. … My country saved me, and I cannot forget it. And I will fight for her … Continue reading

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We Need To Change A Liberal Washington Into A Conservative Washington?

Take a minute and let it sink in, what Mitt Romney said last night: “We need change all right, — change from a liberal Washington to a conservative Washington!” Explanation point. You can read the transcript here. It seems full … Continue reading

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