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Cain’s Self-Destruction…

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I tentatively suggested that Herman could survive the 9s. But he can’t set himself up on the non-flipfloppy right of Romney if he’s proclaims himself pro-choice on abortion. So it turns out he doesn’t really understand the issue, and he really doesn’t have competent . . . . Continue Reading »

Even Quicker Thoughts

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The debated lacked CLASS. None of the candidates was presidential—a combination of CLASS and COMPETENCE. Perry was more lively but rude and not particularly smart. Romney, Pete is right to say, seemed impatient and contemptuous of the somewhat unfairly personal and incompetent attacks on him. . . . . Continue Reading »

Brave New World and Citizen Cain

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1. I only have a moment this morning. But I couldn’t resist a title composed of two 20th century classics. 2. I expect Pete is right about Cain. He’s certainly right about his tax scheme with the 9s. But: The latest study shows that he’s the only Republican beating Romney. And his . . . . Continue Reading »

THE WAY (The Movie)

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HERE ; It’s a serious movie about wandering and wondering, and it may be even better than I think it is right now. It certainly based on Christian “anthropology” and very pro-life (as I will explain in greater detail later). . . . . Continue Reading »