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Compassionate conservatism XXIV: Ron Paul demonstrates his compassionate side

It always strikes me as odd when non-right wingers embrace Ron Paul, treating him like some kind of old man puppy dog. While his stand on overseas wars and drugs are enlightened, his other views are somewhat less than enlightened – let’s just say, downright medieval. You know, in a ‘let em . . . → Read More: Compassionate conservatism XXIV: Ron Paul demonstrates his compassionate side

GOP debate: the ugly face of conservatism. Also, never fly on 9/11 if your skin is brown.

The horror continues. Here are two items that bring the American psyche post-9/11 into instant, ugly focus.

At the GOP debate tonight, the crowd loudly cheered a suggestion that society should let an uninsured man die. Alan Grayson: “It’s sadism”.

GOP debate crowd cheers letting uninsured die

The crowd also responded heartily to accusations that Ben Bernanke . . . → Read More: GOP debate: the ugly face of conservatism. Also, never fly on 9/11 if your skin is brown.

Why Is Tim Pawlenty Running For Pres?

You’d be forgiven if you gave a dumbfounded look and said “I dunno!” It appears that Timmy, hisself, dunno, neither.  Check it out.

I have a feeling that the Rethuglican primaries are going to be a lot of fun to observe! Stay tuned while we watch Timmy figure out why he wants . . . → Read More: Why Is Tim Pawlenty Running For Pres?