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Monthly Archives: October 2002
religious thinking
In the last few days I’ve come across a few stories that helped gel an idea that’s been diffusely roaming around my head for a few years now. First I heard a story on the radio about the abysmal state … Continue reading
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real reasons for iraq
Well, good grief. I just called a public radio program called The Conversation and expressed my opposition to the Iraq resolution. As I said there: the Bush administration is being extraordinarily dishonest about its reasons for wanting to invade Iraq. … Continue reading
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iraq resolution passed in house
The House voted, and the resolution passed; however, over half of House Democrats voted against. It passed by a 2-1 margin, but it was hardly the "overwhelming" sign of support that the White House wanted, nothing close to the support … Continue reading
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debating iraq resolution in house
At this moment, both the House and the Senate are debating the resolution allowing President Bush free reign to use "all necessary means" against Iraq. I’m listening as I write, so pardon if this is somewhat disjointed. Unsurprisingly, much of … Continue reading
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pre-emption
Meet Jamal. He’s twenty-two years old, African-American, born and raised in the Cabrini-Green project in Chicago, from whence his family was driven in 1996 by redevelopment. His father left home when he was three and hasn’t come back. His mother … Continue reading
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bumbling in afghanistan
There’s a story in this week’s Newsweek describing a recent U.S. military operation called "Mountain Sweep." U.S. Special Forces have been in Afghanistan for months, growing beards, gaining the trust of villagers, establishing a human conduit through which flows a … Continue reading
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west wing
Tonight, Jen and I cooked mini soy corn dogs and watched The West Wing—it’s our show, our must-see-tv. We’ve been fans since the first season. I love the witty, fast-paced dialogue (big words! on tv!), the fact that it addresses … Continue reading
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lewis lapham
Tonight Jen and I went to see Lewis Lapham, editor of Harper’s magazine, speak at the Elliot Bay Book Company. Lapham writes a sardonic, extraordinarily literate column at the beginning of each issue, the last few years of which have … Continue reading
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