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We all created Sarah Palin

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In August, 2008, John McCain was looking for a quick fix to turn his campaign around. He saw Barack Obama was black, Hilary Clinton was a woman and a woman almost beat the black man to the brass ring. But, … Continue reading

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Never confuse ‘clear thought’ with crap

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Last Saturday, Mark Lilla, a professor of humanities at Columbia University, wrote an article in the WSJ titled The Perils of ‘Populist Chic’, What the rise of Sarah Palin and populism means for the conservative intellectual tradition. It was well-thought out and … Continue reading

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No party for old men

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It is sad what the Democrats are doing to Joe Lieberman. The only “sin” Sen. Lieberman committed was having opinions that did not quite align themselves with the new leadership.  I looked up the Senator Oath of Office. It reads: … Continue reading

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Brought to you by some upstanding, God-fearing Christians

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The family down the street flies the flag every day, even puts a light on it at night and takes it in during the rain. At Christmas time, they decorate their house with a large Nativity star, a manger set … Continue reading

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105 feet… so close, yet…

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This was outside my polling place in Ohio. Notice that the McCain/Palin sign is as close as the law allows. Clearly, the letter of the law is being invoked, but not the spirit. I’m pretty certain that an over-eager supporter … Continue reading

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Joe Mamma?

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First, just watch the video. All the way to the end. I know Alaska is part of these United States, but how ignorant of racism is Sarah Palin? It is almost as surreal to watch as John McCain singing “bomb, … Continue reading

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A conundrum of massive proportion

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My paper shredder just crapped out on me. In this economy, I can’t afford to buy a new one. But, in this economy, I can’t afford to have my identity stolen either. Barack and John, these are the kinds of … Continue reading

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