Author: BooMan

Our Idiotic Political Discourse

I know that polar bears eat people but that’s no reason to sit by idly while their habitat is wiped out. Melting ice caps are a problem for more than just man-eating bears. And there are lots of creatures in the world that...

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What is the New Progressive Movement?

Are there inherent contradictions in the Progressive Movement? I got this in an email this morning (sorry, I can’t reveal the source). Many other folks who describe themselves as progressives hold an admixture of views...

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The Old Fundraiser Model is Obsolete

Welcome to the world of progressive politics, Sen. Casey. Maybe if you tweaked a position or two, you could get to play, too. Obama’s ability to capitalize on a sustained wave of online support has enabled him to spend...

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Honest Question

Can anyone find one positive thing to say about the Clinton campaign? You know, something admirable or smart or good for the country, that they did? Something in their strategy? Or their message? Or their choice of advisers? How...

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