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Category Archives: Politics
Intellectuals and Politics – NYTimes.com
Intellectuals and Politics – NYTimes.com.
Forcing those Pesky Hondurans to be Constitutional
Presidents Obama and Chavez and Secretary of State Clinton are all among the throngs of politicians around the world calling for the reinstatement of ousted Honduran president Zelaya. The rallying cry is that Zelaya is the democratically elected president and … Continue reading
Posted in Clinton, Current News, Diplomacy, Obama, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged Chavez, Clinton, coup, Current Events, honduras, News, Obama, Politics, zelaya
Education in America
This video is interesting and entertaining to say the least. The producers certainly take a position but it is tough not to take a position on this issue; that American education is based on the Prussian model is undisputed. “It … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Education, educational, Entertainment, Philosophy, Politics, Psychology
Tagged american education, critical thinking, Education, education history, indoctrination, prussian system
For the Benefit of the Adversaries of Intelligent Design
It really disturbs me when terms are abused and this happens often. It is especially disturbing when those who are adversarial to the term in question use it to mean something it does not. This means they are either ignorant … Continue reading
Posted in Atheism, Creationism, Culture, culture war, Education, Evolution, Faith, Intelligent Design, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Rhetoric, Science
Tagged Evolution, ID, Intelligent Design, modernism
The Common Problem of Republican and Democratic Economics
Liberal and conservative economic models share a common flaw. For the most part Democrats and Republicans are synonymous with liberals and conservatives but not quite. The vast majority of Democrats and Republicans take a compromised position on economic policy. They … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Culture, culture war, Current News, educational, Ethics, mccain, Obama, Philosophy, Politics, Religion
Tagged charity, class, conservatives, democrats, Economics, Ethics, gop, liberals, libertarian, love, Philosophy, poor, Republican, socialist
Liars Liars Everywhere!
I have written several times before on truth, the lack of it, the abuse of it, and the blatant disregard of it. USA Today published an article and an opinion piece that should be of interest to any of my … Continue reading
Posted in Campaign, Culture, culture war, Current News, Ethics, mccain, Obama, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged biden, Campaign, campaign ads, election, lies, mccain, Obama, palin, Politics, postmodernism, President, Truth
Obama’s Inexperience No Longer An Issue
The race for the White House is about McCain’s experience and Obama’s charisma and celebrity, or at least it was until Sarah Palin was put on the ticket. By far the largest legitimate chink in Obama’s armor was his lack … Continue reading
Pseudo-Polite Conversation
“Never mention politics or religion, in polite conversation.” It’s a common phrase and you heard it many times. It is also one of the most destructive ideas of Western civilization. Think about it for a minute, is there anything more … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, culture war, Education, educational, Philosophy, Politics, Religion, Rhetoric, Trends
Tagged conversation, Culture, Debate, Politics, Religion, worldview
What is the Mission in Iraq? Please Respond…
What is the mission of coalition troops in Iraq today? This is a legitimate question that I would like responses to. I’m not trying to prove a point, I’m just asking. The removal of Saddam Hussein was a noble act … Continue reading
Burqas for Finland!?
This is from, Jihad Watch who in turn got it from, Infidel Bloggers Alliance. I never thought of the Fins as the type to back down from a fight. I always had this idea that they were rugged individualists who … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, culture war, Current News, Diplomacy, educational, Ethics, Faith, Islam, Politics, Religion
Tagged culture war, finland, freedom of speech, Islam, mohamed, mohamed cartoon, seppo lehto