Tag: Bush

David Brooks is right about the GOP

Nov 14, 2012

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by

mwkruse

in Politics, Public Policy, Race, Trends: Social

New York Times: The Party of Work – David Brooks David Brooks wrote a column last week that I think offers considerable insight into the history and future of the Republican Party. Brooks writes: … Starting in the mid-20th century, there was a Southern and Western version of it, formed by ranching Republicans like Barry…
Why This Election Is Much Less Satisfying (or Harrowing) Than You Thought It Would Be

Nov 8, 2012

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by

mwkruse

in Politics, Sociology

Atlantic: Why This Election Is Much Less Satisfying (or Harrowing) Than You Thought It Would Be Winning is much less satisfying when the other side doesn't concede it was wrong, for one. If you're the sort of person who lives and breathes elections — and if you're reading this, there's a good chance you are…