Party of the First Part —Not Mine I was a Rockefeller Republican At least that’s what I thought: socially liberal and fiscally conservative. Encourage entrepreneurs and free markets to do their best. Keep sensible oversight to curb abuses. Help fund the most important projects that make education affordable, geographies livable and the environment healthy. Maintain […]
Friday, September 5, 2008
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Headlines in the WSJ and NYT about Sarah Palin’s acceptance speech reminded me how important it is to take information from any source with a critical eye. NYT: On Center Stage, Palin Electrifies Convention. WSJ: Focus Turns to Palin Record Were they witness to the same speech? No matter your political views, when you read […]
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Comments Off on Convention Low Light: Sen. Lautenberg Laughs at Ethics
You can all see the highlights of the convention in many places, especially on the web. But there is one “low light” that sticks in my mind. Asked by tv talking heads for his view of one major party thrown by the lobbyists and how that fits with recent ethics reforms, Senator Lautenberg scoffed: “somebody […]
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
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One of the moderators of the Texas debate between Obama and Clinton wanted to hear about the toughest setback in their lives. It is a question I have been waiting for since the debates began. If only it had been answered. The adult we see is shaped and formed in childhood and in school. And […]
Countless more ordinary people of equal talent never developed the leadership core required to run the show. Why not?
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Comments Off on Not My Republican Party — Neither Bush Nor McCain