Category Archives: Originals

Danielle Allen: ‘Equality in the Declaration of Independence’

Source:Amazon– Danielle Allen’s book about the Declaration of Independence. “The following text is excerpted from Our Declaration: A Reading of the ­Declaration of Independence in Defense of Equality (Liveright Publishing Corporation, 2014) by Danielle Allen, UPS Foundation Professor in the … Continue reading

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James Madison TV: ‘JMU Speaker Series: Newt Gingrich’

Source:James Madison TV– Newt Gingrich: former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (Republican, Georgia – 1995-1999? speaking at James Madison University, in 2009. “Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, spoke at James Madison University on … Continue reading

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Slate Magazine: Jamelle Bouie: Neocons Already Destroyed Iraq

Slate: Opinion: Jamelle Bouie: The Neocons Already Destroyed Iraq Once There’s an old American expression “fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me”. Which basically translates if you are dumb enough to get fooled multiple times … Continue reading

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Foreign Affairs: Michael Kazin: ‘The Tea Party is Special, Just Not in The Way it Thinks’

Source:Foreign Affairs– Yes, the Tea Party loves Sarah Palin. Also in the news: it snows in the winter, in Wisconsin. “As proudly patriotic as it is, the Tea Party is not exceptional — or at least not in the ways … Continue reading

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Mometrix Academy: What is Social Liberalism

Source:Monetrix Academy– Not socialism. “Learn more about social liberalism and its roots. Know what social liberals believe and why. Make sure you are prepared for your exam. Mometrix Academy is the world’s most comprehensive test preparation company. This channel will … Continue reading

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Brookings Institution: Michael E. O’Hanlon & Kay B. Hutchinson: ‘Saving Defense Dollars: From Base Realignment to Overhead Realignment & Closure’

Source:Brookings Institution with a look at the United States defense budget. “Editor’s Note: In the midst of the federal shutdown, which finally ended after Congress passed legislation to fund the government through mid-January, Michael O’Hanlon and Kay Bailey Hutchinson highlighted … Continue reading

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The Washington Post: Chris Cillizza: Third Party Time?

Source:The Washington Post talking about what a third political party would need to be successful in America. “A new Gallup poll shows Americans are frustrated with both the Democratic and Republican parties — so is it time for a major … Continue reading

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Senate Democrats: Majority Leader Harry Reid To Republicans: ‘It’s Not Too Late To Do The Right Thing’

Source:Senate Democrats– Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (Democrat, Nevada) “Reid to Republicans: It’s Not Too Late To Do The Right Thing. Senate floor speech, October 12, 2013” From Senate Democrats Looks like Leader Harry Reid and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell have … Continue reading

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ABC News: ‘This Week’s Powerhouse Roundtable Takes on the Government Shutdown Showdown’

Source:ABC News– left to right: Dan Senor & Paul Krugman. “Paul Krugman, Dan Senor, Peggy Noonan, and David Plouffe on the government shutdown.” From ABC News As I’ve already written about this: “I wouldn’t say that the Tea Party House government … Continue reading

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The White House: ‘Lets’s Get Back To The Work of The American People’

Source:The White House– President Barack H. Obama (Democrat, Illinois) 44th President of the United States, at The White House. “In this week’s address, President Obama discussed his meetings with members of Congress of both parties and the ongoing effort to … Continue reading

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