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Definitions of Freedom
I sent the following email to Jonah Goldberg today. Subject: Despotism and Tired Democracies Dear Mr. Goldberg, This is in reference to: “Rush & Daschle | & the great freedom debate.” “Freedom! Horrible Freedom!” “Americans enjoy more freedom today than … Continue reading
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It’s in the Bible
Dan Dickinson points out a story about a homosexual who killed a woman because she questioned his sexuality. The piece is titled “Gay Man Kills Woman In Religious Dispute.” The obvious angle is to point out the hypocrisy of hate … Continue reading
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Liberal Democrat, Conservative Catholic?
The new Democrat minority leader describes herself on CNN: “I’m a liberal Democrat, but I’m a conservative Catholic — put that into the mix.” Oh, I guess she’s pro-life and believes that sex outside of marriage is just plain wrong. … Continue reading
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Feed my lambs
Mark Shea comments on the Situation. There are lots of neat comments by Rod Dreher, Fr. Wilson, and Mark Shea. Me, I don’t have a clue. My contribution is from John 21: 15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said … Continue reading
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Blogger is gone
Hey. It’s not fair of blogger to lose the template thingy. Blogger is so gone.
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It’s been a long time
Wow… It’s been a long time. How do you operate this crazy thing? (the blog, I mean) Among the things I did last summer (and up to the election) was to volunteer for Chuck McCarthy’s race against Marty “Term Limits” … Continue reading
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