You will forgive me if I don't address the "gaffe du jour", whether it be Todd Akin's bumbling regarding "legitimate rape", or Joe Biden's vocal equivalent of blackface as he warned of the Republicans putting "y'all back in chains",...
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Ryan’s Week
Just over a week ago Mitt Romney surprised everyone by naming Paul Ryan as his choice for a running mate. The pick was a surprise on a few levels. It was early. Veep choices usually come just a few days before the...
The Consent of the Governed
The Declaration of Independence speaks of certain unalienable rights that are endowed to all men by their Creator, among these being Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. The next line explains the founders' understanding of the purpose of Government,...