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In search of the Unified Theory of Conservatism

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Liveblogging the VP Debate

October 2nd, 2008 · 2 Comments

Bottom Line: Thanks, first of all, to all the new traffic for visiting.  Come back often, and I urge you to comment and challenge me vehemently on this blog.  The key to philosophical strength is tempering that philosophy in the forge of debate.  If I’m wrong and can’t defend myself, I want to know. I […]

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Tags: Biden · Campaign '08 · Palin

Where’s the Porkbarrel Warrior?

October 2nd, 2008 · 3 Comments

What a disgrace that John McCain voted for the Senate’s bailout version yesterday.  The core – the heart and soul – of his domestic economic policy is to oppose wasteful spending, and to give no quarter to those who sneak in absurd and unrelated spending measures that give millions to their constituents and allow the […]

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Tags: Campaign '08 · Economy · John McCain