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The talent that was on loan to Rush has been returned

The talent that was on loan to Rush has been returned

This post originally appeared at BitsBlog. I remember the first time that I was aware of Rush Limbaugh. This was before his television program, even. At the time, he was just starting his talk show… the very first day, I caught the show. At the time, there...
Predictions for the Next Four Years (Part 1 of 2)

Predictions for the Next Four Years (Part 1 of 2)

Well, Barack Obama will be President for a second term. It is now time to take a look around, and prepare for what is likely to happen next. Based on my observations and what I’ve learned over the years, these are my predictions: No Housing Recovery Commentators...
Predictions for the Next Four Years (Part 1 of 2)

Finally… Something We Can Agree On

The following is an op-ed I wrote some time ago that was edited slightly and then published by the Des Moines Register.  After turning on the television, which was tuned to MTV, while babysitting my young niece and nephew recently I was reminded how unfortunately...
Predictions for the Next Four Years (Part 1 of 2)

Violence Can’t Solve America’s Problems

The shooting in at a Tucson political meeting Saturday was abhorrent.  We are praying for the injured and the families of those who died. And for the young man who thought this was somehow an answer to our nation's problems. Gabrielle Giffords did nothing to deserve this or any violent attack.  I don't know a lot about the Arizona congresswoman, but in briefly reviewing her web site, I'm struck by the fact that she has been driving a campaign for fiscal restraint, including reducing Congressional pay.  At the moment, I see her as one of the good guys.  But even people like Barney Frank and Charlie Rangel do not deserve to be attacked violently. It seems that the shooter is possibly a deranged conspiracy theorist.  Unfortunately, there are times when the lines blur between some of these folks and legitimate political advocates.  Although I've heard that there are some that are already pointing fingers at conservative organizations as if they are [...]
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