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Postscript on Obama & Notre Dame

Posted on May 18, 2009 by madinpursuit

I’m so glad that Obama took the issues head-on at Notre Dame’s commencement. We have to talk about these issues and find some common ground. But one CNN commentator sneered and said the speech was a fine example of “elegant … Continue reading →

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Obama Rocks

Posted on February 25, 2009 by madinpursuit

I loved Obama’s speech last night because, for an hour at least, I felt the excitement of living in dangerous times. The Rockies may crumble, Gibralter may tumble, but America is here to stay, because we have ideas. And we … Continue reading →

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Inauguration Day!

Posted on January 19, 2009 by madinpursuit

Well, Jim and I have our ringside seats dusted off for tomorrow’s celebration. Don’t know if I’m more excited to see Obama sworn in or to see George Bush’s ass disappearing into the Texas sunset. Like everyone I have great … Continue reading →

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Perilous Times

Posted on November 21, 2008 by madinpursuit

Best of times, worst of times… Read more>>>

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World Gone Mad

Posted on September 18, 2008 by madinpursuit

Eat, Drink, and Be Merry? Natural disasters come and go. Stock market rises and falls (and falls, and falls). But the thought of McCain being elected president is what gives me chills. It will signal to the world that America … Continue reading →

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