Tag: 2016 political race
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This Election Cycle: A Gift from the Political gods to the Political Junkie
I mean, like, really? Oh, my. 2016. “You mean I can’t directly quote the candidate?” This was a question asked to me by my student who will be participating in our school-wide presidential debate. He asked me this question because I asked him to refrain on using certain anatomical references in the debate, even when…
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Let’s Hope 2016 Does Not Become the New 1968
Martin Luther King Jr. said the following at the Washington National Cathedral in March of 1968: “I don’t like to predict violence, but if nothing is done between now and June to raise ghetto hope, I feel this summer will not only be as bad but worse than last year.” Unfortunately, he was right. The…
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I Want a Politician Who Stands Up for Everyone
The mayor of San Jose was quoted the other day as criticizing Donald Trump for running the type of campaign which riles up people and causes problems. This in response to the rough treatment that some Trump supporters received after leaving a Trump rally in San Jose. He said, in effect, that Trump has to…
