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Politics and charismeh
No, that’s not a typo. I voted in our primary, of course, and a few thoughts emerged. First, I voted in the afternoon and was disappointed there was no cupcake sale by the school kids stationed in the hallway. Sigh. … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem, voting and voting rights
Tagged afflatus, charisma, equal rights, How I Learned the Facts of Life, how to read newspapers, human rights, I just voted, inspiration, Maureen Dowd, New York State politics, newspaper snark, political ideals, politicians, worship
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I’m announcing the resumption of the Civil War
Also from 538 Significant Digits: 133 people of color A remarkable fact from the 2018 midterm elections: White men are in the minority among Democratic House candidates. According to Politico’s analysis, Democrats have nominated 180 women, 133 people of color … Continue reading
Posted in Law, suits and order, Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem, War on women
Tagged Brett Kavanaugh, Civil War, Democratic House candidates, John Roberts, Supreme Court
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The small “g” god problem in America
Last week the country was devoted to worship and ritual. Which leaves me partly on the outs. The part that’s in is my capacity for deep sentiment. Inspiring orations, funereal or otherwise, can move me greatly, can cause me to … Continue reading
Posted in Politics, The Facts of Life, The god problem
Tagged Aretha Franklin, Beatles, Carnegie Hall, household gods, John McCain, Kavanaugh, Keating Five, Lawrence Taylor, politicians, teraphim
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