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I post about politics AND religion. Can you believe it!?!

a vote against McCollum for Governor of Florida

Posted on May 12, 2010

Anyone looking for a reason not to vote for Bill McCollum for Governor of Florida? Look no further than an article in today’s St. Petersburg Times noting that, under his…

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the ticket of false hope :(

Posted on February 3, 2010

In case you missed it, President Obama came to my university, University of Tampa, last week.  He spoke mostly about the funding for high speed rail, but then took questions…

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why no email campaign?

Posted on September 15, 2009March 6, 2021

Sorry for another political post, but something just dawned on me.  I was walking through the lobby of one of the main buildings on campus and there was a student…

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You disagree with me? LAAA LAAA LAAA

Posted on September 5, 2009February 25, 2020

As a social scientist I’m fully aware of the fact that people tend to listen to, observe, and even seek out media and information that support their existing beliefs (this…

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big government vs. little government

Posted on May 1, 2009

For all you fans of reducing government out there, maybe you should reconsider.  This NYTimes article gives a good illustration of situations when small government doesn’t make sense.  For years…

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Why the Republican Party needs to dissolve…

Posted on February 13, 2009

I caught this article in the NYTimes yesterday about the corruption and excess of the New York state Senate under the rule of Republicans over the last 40 years. Here’s…

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Yes we can!

Posted on November 5, 2008

President-elect: Barack Hussein Obama!  841 total views

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last pre-election political post

Posted on November 4, 2008

A sociology colleague of mine sent me the following email last night.  I know I’ve been more political than usual lately (for obvious reasons), but I’m hoping this is seen…

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two Presidential Candidates in one week

Posted on October 29, 2008

Apparently the University of Tampa is the place to be right now.  John McCain is making his second visit to the UT today.  Though, of course, John McCain doesn’t actually…

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Palin visits Clearwater (across the bay)

Posted on October 6, 2008

I know I’ve only posted about Sarah Palin of late and not talked about what’s going on in our lives. But I figure talking about Palin is far more interesting…

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