Misplaced Priorities and the Return of the Repressed

Misplaced Priorities and the Return of the Repressed

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Republican Culture of Corruption: 2007 So Far is a pretty good list – see any themes? On this Larry Craig scandal in particular, I’m struck again by how destructive it is when people cannot accept themselves for who they are. There is a strange doubling of the personality. People talk about hypocrisy, but it’s worse than that. It’s worse because it’s a deeper problem than just “not walking the talk.” People who share the traits that you find irritating in…

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Language is a Virus

Language is a Virus

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Didn’t have a chance to blog yesterday, but here is the Laurie Anderson Saturday video post – one day late. To make it up to you, I’ll post the one that – overall – meant the most to me. This is what happens when Laurie Anderson is exposed to William Burroughs…. Language Is A Virus [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FeyGTmw0I0[/youtube] ParadiseIs exactly likeWhere you are right nowOnly much… much…Better. I saw this guy on the trainAnd he seemed to gave gotten stuckIn one of…

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Scripture-based Counter-JW Arguments

Scripture-based Counter-JW Arguments

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I don’t like to get into biblical dickering. Maybe one day I’ll post on some of the reasons why, but for now I would just say that if biblical interpretations are central to your beliefs, then I urge you to do some research on biblical scholarship from reputable sources. There is an amazing amount of great scholarship out there now. On the other hand, you will also find that the bible is a collection of very selective works culled out…

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9.4 Million Uninsured Children in America

9.4 Million Uninsured Children in America

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The number of uninsured children from birth through age 18 rose for the second year in a row, according to new data released earlier this week by the U.S. Census Bureau. In the last year alone, another 707,000 children have been added to bring the total to more than 9.4 million uninsured children in America. This increase is more than double the jump from 2004 to 2005. This alarming jump demonstrates that our children need a strong national safety net…

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Right-wing flight and a song

Right-wing flight and a song

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Republican senator John Warner of Virginia has announced that he is retiring and won’t seek re-election. I wonder if that has anything to do with his recent comments about Iraq. Here’s him trying to clarify/backtrack/whatever – maybe that wasn’t good enough. White House Spokesman Tony Snow is resigning in September – “I feel terrific. It’s not a health matter. It’s purely financial.” I’ve told people when my money runs out, then I’ve got to go.” Only $168,000 a year just…

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SNAP and Silent Lambs Evansville, IN

SNAP and Silent Lambs Evansville, IN

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Othmar Schroeder, the founding pastor of Holy Family Parish in Jasper, Ind., is accused of abusing several people. More than 10 victims have alleged sexual abuse by the late Monsignor Othmar Schroeder and reports are continuing to come in, the Catholic Diocese of Evansville’s bishop said Thursday. Silentlambs will be leafleting along with SNAP (Survivors Network for Those Abused By Priests) in Evansville, IN on Sunday September 2, 2007 at the Catholic Church. The program will start at 11:15am on…

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