Tag: politics
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Most Claims of “Radical!” Are Empty Words
In this highly politicized world, the term “radical” seems to be applied to more and more people, which is, by the day, shrinking the “sane, non-radical” middle. But that really isn’t the case at all. The term radical is being mis-applied is so many circumstances that it has become a commonplace label in order to…
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Like Politics? Try RealClearPolitics!
I am, for better or worse – mostly worse, a political junkie. For whatever reason, I like to bang myself in the head with various political points of view which typically evaporate and mean nothing by the end of the week anyways. Oh well, I’m ephemeral that way. So if you’re like me and like…
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Iowa: It’s Finally Here. Let’s Get This Thing Over With!
As the Iowa caucus kicks off the primary season for the US 2016 presidential election, it is, perhaps, a good time for the people to breathe and realize that the end is in sight – even if ten grueling months into the future! Hasn’t this already felt like the longest presidential campaign in history, even…
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I Need a Break From …
I need a break from Donald Trump’s pontificating with his talented, obnoxious big mouth. I need a break from the Donald Trump haters, who add nothing helpful to the mix of ideas. I need a break from Democrats and their pie in the sky charity wheel. I need a break from Republicans and their 15…
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Our Culture in a Headline: “Beyoncé convinced Jay Z is hiding things from her”
I saw this headline on a news site the other day. I simply have one question: do people really care? I’m serious. Are there people out there who will gladly click on that link to find the latest gossip? I know the answer to that. I’ve come across Justin Beiber groupies and Miley Cyrus fans…
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In Support of Pluralism
I was reminded again this weekend the wide range of views that people, even in my circle of friends, tend to have on various topics. The hot topic this past weekend was President Obama’s remarks about the Crusades and Inquisition at the a prayer breakfast. The views from the right wanted to crucify him for…
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The problem with politically charged labels. An example from my father.
This is not a post about either side of the Global Warming mud-throwing match which goes on in politics and academia. This is a simple post to dispel a certain narrative that exists about “right-wing, conservative, Christian fundamentalists” who dismiss global warming and who don’t care about the environment. I’ve seen plenty of these kinds…
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Election Field Trip -12,000 Miles Away
I teach American government. It’s one of my guilty pleasures. There are so many wonderfully villainous things to talk about, especially in an election year. It’s not accident that elections take place directly after Halloween. It’s only after the evil spirits are allowed to roam and the werewolves have had their say to the moon,…
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20 Years of Losing – in Political Terms
As you may have gathered, I’m a huge Pittsburgh Pirates fan. I don’t typically write about sports on my blog, but I couldn’t let the momentous passing of the worst losing streak in the history of North American sports pass without some sort of commemoration. On Monday night, the Pirates beat the Rangers and clinched…
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