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Ales Rarus
A Rare Bird, A Strange Duck, One Funky Blog
random thought of the moment:
Where are we going and what am I doing in this handbasket?
Republican
Out of Touch
Democrats already hate Bush and now it seems 1 of 5 Republicans isn't so found of
him either. I'm not one of the conservatives mentioned in this article that finds
Bush insufficiently conservative (mostly because I consider myself moderate). However,
this article is of interest because it shows that Bush's […]
The Great Divide
The
Politics of Partisan Neutrality
Louis Bolce and Gerald De Maio
Copyright (c) 2004 First Things 143 (May 2004): 9-12.
"Americans who want to understand conflicts between Democrats and Republicans
during the election season have received precious little help from the media. While
reporters usually recognize that […]
Hate Speech
I've read/heard mudslinging before, but I think this takes the cake. I'm kinda surprised to find this on an official government website.
Fear and Loathing in the Mother Ship
"Good afternoon, or, as John Kerry might say: 'Bonjour! I'm sure you've already heard a good many speakers today and will hear a bunch more after I'm […]
