Peter Lawler

A leading conservative woman sent me this email in response to my Perry’c probably won’t win thing: I agree that it will be a close election, no matter what. I agree that Obama is still well liked, even while people are beginning to think, “Ya know, he’s just not good at . . . . Continue Reading »

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1. The USA TODAY today’s front page article, based on its poll, is all about Republicans being evenly divided on Perry. Those who believe that Social Security is unconstitutional and all that are for him, while those who don’t aren’t. And there’s plenty of worry that seeming . . . . Continue Reading »

. . . the innovative theology of Pat Robertson. . . . . Continue Reading »

. . . Here’s what I said to the BIG THINKERS, before reading Pete’s higher pay grade comments for a more refined audience. I agree with ceaser that Romney’s darn competence remains obvious, but will competence prevail given the ideological primary electorate? Bachmann did get . . . . Continue Reading »

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Jeremy Beer, my favorite PORCHER, is having a great EVENT in Arizona all about the really first-rate Walker Percy DOCUMENTARY. The actual filmmaker will be there, and you all can play the moviegoer. . . . . Continue Reading »

So this review was written by a distinguished political theory guy who isn’t particularly close to my general orientation. You can tell he didn’t like the book all that much. But I still appreciate the opening words: Lawler, Peter Augustine. Modern and American dignity: who we are as . . . . Continue Reading »

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