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“Quick! Turn on the TV!” Aware that I rarely turn on the television in the morning, a friend called urgently, knowing I’d want to be watching. An approximate hour later, witnessing the South Tower fall, the concept of “want to be watching” was furthest from my mind. Each of
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Last week at the Democrats’ national convention, there was a public stir when the delegates voted to amend their party’s platform. Originally crafted omitting any reference to God and recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, former Gov. Ted Strickland (D-OH) moved to have the platform changed and
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Last I knew, neither the devil incarnate nor the Messiah was running for president. Last I listened to the people on TV — on both sides of the proverbial partisan aisle — I couldn’t tell. Tonight, Pres. Obama (note: not devil nor Messiah, despite what some opposers and supporters believe) will
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Tomorrow everything changes. Some may believe that everything changes after the November election, but dare I suggest: tomorrow everything changes more. And perhaps even more noticeable, the change will last for quite some time... for days, weeks, months... at least until winter is well upon us. Tomorrow, no less, is
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$16,000,000,000,000. Sixteen trillion dollars. 16 trillion dollars, friends. Let me be clear: this is not a partisan post. This post will be factual and objective. It will also be sobering. The outstanding public debt of the United States of America is now almost the 14 digit
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Tonight all eyes will be on Gov. Mitt Romney. Ok, perhaps not all eyes... I read rumors and rants from people who say something along the lines of “I just can’t stand the sight of him” — a reaction many politicians elicit regardless of affiliation. Truthfully, that reaction bothers me
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As has become our annual ritual, yesterday once more was the first day of school... the day I bundle up my boys and watch them march off on that big yellow bus. Actually, my youngest guy’s bus truly isn’t all that big — but he feels like it’s
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In the words of one famous (for, uh, not necessarily always good reasons) ex-California governor/actor, “I’m back!” It’s been a special 3 weeks. First and foremost, many thanks to our guest bloggers, who over recent weeks have creatively encouraged, inspired, informed and made us think; they
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[Note: Today is the final post of our annual Guest Blogger Series. Please remember: the Intramuralist may or may not agree with the opinion(s) expressed. The goal is respectful articulation.] In 1858, Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas engaged in a series of seven debates, each of which lasted three
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[Note: Today is day 9 of 10 in our annual Guest Blogger Series. Please remember: the Intramuralist may or may not agree with the opinion(s) expressed. The goal is respectful articulation.] I’ve started hiking a nearby trail, running some with my daughter (the things we’ll do for
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[Note: Today is day 8 of 10 in our annual Guest Blogger Series. Please remember: the Intramuralist may or may not agree with the opinion(s) expressed. The goal is respectful articulation.] “Solar storm barreling towards Earth” The headline made me stop and click on the link to read the
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[Note: Today is day 7 of 10 in our annual Guest Blogger Series. Please remember: the Intramuralist may or may not agree with the opinion(s) expressed. The goal is respectful articulation.] Catchy title - right? With all the hoopla surrounding this book, a taboo to some, a guilty pleasure for