Politics

Link: Our Radicalized Republic

Byhenry January 25, 2021

It’s definitely worth reading Our Radicalized Republic from FiveThirtyEight.com. Lots of data to consider even if you disagree with some of the analysis.

2008 U. S. Presidential Election | Politics

Why People Hate Hillary
Byhenry January 7, 2008
During the 1992 presidential campaign that gave us Bill Clinton, I remarked to a friend that if they would just swap out the candidates for their wives, they would have my vote. In particular I thought Hillary Clinton was substantially smarter than her husband. Since then I have lived in the south and watched eight…
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Politics | War

Understanding and Acting
Byhenry October 4, 2006
There are many on the right who complain whenever someone tries to understand evildoers, or to explain the reason for their actions. They assume, not always incorrectly, that the person who is explaining also intends to excuse, that finding a reason, other than that certain people are evil, must remove any justification for reprisal or…
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Christianity | Politics | Religion

How Much Can We Change
Byhenry December 16, 2011
… through politics (HT to myself at Under Christ’s Archy).
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Creation and Evolution | Politics | Science Education

Evolution Slate Outpolls Rivals – New York Times
Byhenry November 9, 2005
Evolution Slate Outpolls Rivals – New York Times Intelligently designing voters designed a new school board. Though many votes were close, the sweep was apparently universal. I’m very pleased to see that the voters can make an intelligent decision like this. It is my hope that this becomes an example for the rest of the…
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Freedom of Speech | Politics | Religion

Yes, Your Religious Group SHOULD Be Subject to Analysis and Criticism
Byhenry December 7, 2015
… and so should mine. There are quite a number of ideas that I believe are quite good when practiced voluntarily, and become dangerous and destructive when backed by force. For example, let’s take “political correctness.” Much of what is labelled political correctness is, in my opinion, simple courtesy. Notice the bold text. I think…
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2008 U. S. Presidential Election | Politics

Romney Suspending Campaign
Byhenry February 7, 2008
The Washington Post is reporting that Mitt Romney will suspend his campaign, and announce it this afternoon in his speech to the Conservative Political Action Committee. I do love the detail of these “leaks.” According to the story, Romney will say: “This is not an easy decision for me. I hate to lose. My family,…
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