The Obama Cult Apparently Still Has Some Members…
Posted by RB on August 27, 2011 · Leave a Comment
The Obama Cult Apparently Still Has Some Members….
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Outstanding YouTubery
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Barack Obama’s speech on religion in America
Posted by RB on February 11, 2008 · 22 Comments
I just watched Barack Obama’s recent speech on religion in America. I *really* like what he had to say. Obama discusses a few key interrelated topics: his personal religious background, the religious divide in America, and the importance of upholding church-state separation.
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Romney OUT. I wonder if George Steinbrenner will give him a consolatory phone call.
Posted by RB on February 7, 2008 · 4 Comments
CNN reports that Mitt Romney has officially ended his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Romney is quoted as saying that if he were to continue his campaign he would be forestalling “the launch of a national campaign and be making it easier for Senator Clinton or Obama to win.” He went on to say … Continue reading →
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Implicit newscaster sexism against Hillary Clinton. A good observation by Mrs. Bad Astronomer
Posted by RB on February 7, 2008 · 17 Comments
The wife of Phil Plait of Bad Astronomy made an interesting observation on Super Tuesday. She noticed that newscasters and commentators were referring to Hillary Clinton on a first-name basis, but to all other candidates either by last name or full name. I agree with Mrs. BA in her assessment that this is a clear … Continue reading →
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Prediction
If Barack Obama gets the nod from the Democratic Party, the conclusion of the 2008 Presidential Elections will be the beginning of a new cultural phenomenon in America in which tens of millions of Americans will say at least once “I’m not racist, I voted for Barack Obama!”.
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The Frame Problem 