Author: BooMan

Open Thread

Today, I need to travel, shop, and rest. So, you won’t see me around too much. I did watch the debate last night and Michele Bachmann frightened me. It’s a good thing she’s not going to be our next president....

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RIP, Hitch

I’m very sorry to see Christopher Hitchens go. I agreed with him on more things than I disagreed. I think the 9/11 attacks messed up his mind, but he was always interesting. He was a truly gifted writer. I enjoyed his...

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No Surrender

We must be doing something right: Public discontent with Congress has reached record levels, and the implications for incumbents in next year’s elections could be stark, according to the the latest national survey by the...

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Shutdown Will Be Blamed on GOP

Personally, since my passport is current and I don’t plan on visiting any National Parks, I don’t care if most of the government shuts down tomorrow. My strong preference is that the Democrats refuse to fund the...

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Why There is No War on Mormons

Mormons are a conservative lot and, for a lot of reasons, they’re a natural fit for the Republican Party. We shouldn’t forget, though, that the most powerful Mormon in the country is Senate Majority Leader Harry...

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