Posted by David on October 31, 2008
From the Huffington Post:
Palin: First Amendment Rights Threatened By Criticism
In a conservative radio interview that aired in Washington, D.C. Friday morning, Republican vice presidential nominee Gov. Sarah Palin said she fears her First Amendment rights may be threatened by “attacks” from reporters who suggest she is engaging in a negative campaign against Barack Obama.
Palin [...]
Categories: Patriotism, Prophetic Voice, politics
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Tags: Barrack Obama, constitution, criticism, election, first amendment, Freedom of Speech, freedom of the press, McCain, Palin, politics, reform, rights, Sarah Palin, selection, Vice President
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Posted by David on October 24, 2008
When I heard that a young woman, a McCain campaign volunteer, was allegedly attacked by someone who beat her up and scratched a B on her cheek, I felt my heart drop. In large part, it was out of sympathy for the young woman, because no one deserves to be beat up for their support [...]
Categories: Patriotism, Prophetic Voice, politics
| Tags: ashley todd, campaign hoax, hatred, lies, McCain, Obama, Presidential Campaign, race baiting, racism, scam, scandel
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Posted by David on October 10, 2008
It might come as a surprise to some of you now, or who know me now, but for years I was an avid listener and dare I say fan of right wing talk radio. In my office and workshop I nearly forced my crew to listen to Rush, G Gordon, and Savage. My television was [...]
Categories: History, Prophetic Voice, politics
| Tags: activism, election, fear, hope, McCain, Obama, politics, president, Prophetic Voice, world
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Posted by David on August 29, 2008
When I wrote the Quayle Theory of Vice Presidential Selection several months ago, it was intended to be a tongue-in-cheek way of choosing a Vice Presidential candidate. The theory is that a Presidential nominee should choose someone who is so anathema to their most radical opposition that they would still rather have you as President [...]
Categories: History, politics
| Tags: Barrack Obama, election, McCain, Palin, politics, reform, Sarah Palin, selection, Vice President
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Posted by David on August 28, 2008
This week, my wife and I drove from the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago to the town of Cullman Alabama, between Huntsville and Birmingham, to visit family. Specifically, we were there to visit her sister and brother-in-law, and her two nephews. It was a good visit, even if I thought that swimming with the 9 [...]
Categories: Equality, Inspiration, politics
| Tags: Barrack Obama, Cullman Alabama, John McCain, McCain, Obama, Presidential Campaign, unity
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