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The Least Political Document. Public Sector Unions And Democracy. Recently, Governor Walker of Wisconsin, who has a reputation of being anti-union, won a recall election against him, keeping his seat. Those opposed to Walker claimed that democracy had lost. Obama Insults The Poles. Obama insulted the Polish, some claim, when he referred to a Polish death camp while telling a tale of individual bravery. Two Can Play At This Game. Using The Language Of Others. I recently saw an ad for The Rachel Maddow Show.
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Seeing What We Want To See? Sometimes two people watching the same video see it as supporting opposite points of view. We seem to be quick to pick up on elements that support our biases but sometimes miss elements that can be interpreted to oppose them. This is a phenomenon I have written on before. Recently, I encountered another example. Five Things Civility Is Not. I just recently discovered this interesting tidbit. And decided to share. Enjoy. Are We All Autistic? What is Trickle-Down Economics?
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Can The Media Be Biased Both Ways? Some see Stephen Colbert. Playing the part of a right-wing talk show host and assume that he is mocking them. Others listen carefully to what he says and find that he actually makes some important right-wing talking points every so often. These are usually put forth somewhat humorously and people often laugh, but they still make sense and I can think of no reason why they wouldn’t help to change someone’s mind. Both sides like him. How is this possible? I used to think ...
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Sorry, readers. I have been a bit lazy lately and soon will be a bit busy, but stay tuned. I already have several posts in the works for September, including one about a guy I met who thinks Mr. T promotes incivility, another guy who thinks Michelle Bachmann's husband is gay, and some of my thoughts on the blame game surrounding our recent credit downgrade. Hi, I'm Dan. I like chocolate, hiking, and politics. Proudly powered by Weebly.
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The Nutcase Across The Street. Read the review here. Dear Occupy Wall Street, Tea Parties, and Coffee Parties,. Why The Right Of Conscience Is Important. Can The Media Be Biased Both Ways? Does Mr. T promote incivility? The Debate Over Gay Marriage Isn't What You Think. Ldquo;’Live Free or Die’ isn’t just the official motto for a great state. As the 62nd Republican National Committee Chairman, I think it’s a mantra our party should live by.” So begins Kel Mehlman&rsq...Proudly powered by Weebly.
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Birth Certificate Controversy Controversies. Before dismissing or endorsing any group, whether Tea Partiers, Black Panthers, Muslims, Democrats, or Republicans, it helps if both you and your listeners agree what those groups actually stand for. With Us Or Against Us. In his speech to congress, President Bush said, “Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists.”. The Son Of God. Who Is To Blame? This Is All Bush's Fault. The ink is barely dry on the story of Osama Bin Laden's death, but I still ...
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I'm back, but not really. I'm probably not helping matters by calling everyone either evil or idiotic, but I have found in the past that trying to be nice only earns disrespect. I'm frustrated and I just want to be honest about my feelings for a while. Maybe in the future I'll be willing to listen and we can work something out. Below is my story. Of course these issues are all much more complex than I have let on, but this is where the story began. These are the issues I’ve struggled with my en...That th...
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The website for my recently published book, The Nutcase Across The Street. Is now finished. Check it out. People complain that our leaders in Washington can’t seem to get along well enough to get much done, but the real problem is what their rhetoric does to the rest of us. Three Reasons Why Libertarians And Centrists Should Unite. Sometimes, Republicans And Democrats DO Get Along. The author of this article. Furthermore, it shows yet another reason why labels. How did we get here? There are serious prob...
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I am finding that I am interested in many things other than politics lately. Some of these things will be found on my new blog, InkDoodler.com. So, I leave it up to you, my readers, to promote understanding and civility in the political arena. I will be leaving my archives online for posterity. Also, be sure to check out my book, The Nutcase Across The Street. Hi, I'm Dan. I like chocolate, hiking, and politics. Proudly powered by Weebly.