Obama discusses the family dog, and much more

It's interesting what kind of man we have elected President.   He is so knowledgeable about so many things, even the topic of dog allergies.  And he is so incredibly comfortable talking about race.  Consider this comment from today's press conference: We have two criteria that need to be reconciled," said…

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A few last thoughts about the upcoming elections.

What is it that's so bad about . . . What's so bad about Marxists? Is it that they exhibit a sympathy for the working class or is it their understanding of class in terms of differing relations of production?  I'm not a "Marxist" because I have some specific serious…

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Andrew Sullivan’s endorsement of Barack Obama

Andrew Sullivan's endorsement of Barack Obama wasn't unexpected, but it is eloquent and inspiring.  It starts with the many missteps American has taken since 9/11 and takes us up to today, and into the future.  Here's an excerpt: The world will soon remember why it resents America as well as…

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