Category Archives: Politics/Current Events

On Being a Patriot / Political Ecology

Posted on April 25, 2010 by me

This is a post I started writing–at least in my head–several years ago, when we had a different administration and different issues to argue about.  However, in spite of the stark differences between Bush and Obama, some things haven’t changed. … Continue reading →

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When Skeptics Collide

Posted on December 17, 2009 by me

It seems that skeptics love other skeptics – up until the point such skeptics becomes skeptical of something that other skeptics accept. Massimo Pigliucci is a skeptic, philosopher (meaning he teaches philosophy), and blogger who occasionally has some interesting things … Continue reading →

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Polls, Phonies and Politics

Posted on October 23, 2009 by me

Self-identified conservatives outnumber self-identified liberals in all 50 states of the union, according to the Gallup Poll.   At the same time, more Americans nationwide are saying this year that they are conservative than have made that claim in any of the … Continue reading →

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Obamacare: A Lose-Lose Scenario

Posted on September 9, 2009 by me

I try not to post much about politics, for a number of reasons. For one thing, there are way too many out there already.  I prefer to stick more to philosophical and theological issues – issues that are around for … Continue reading →

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