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Daily Archives: April 15, 2012
“Ideological Voters Are Easy to Manipulate”
The Atlantic had an interesting article recently entitled Ideological Voters Are Easy to Manipulate. Its argument is that ideologues can be manipulated to passionately support a candidate—-even one for whom they have misgivings—-through rhetoric or controversies. For example, many conservatives … Continue reading
Tim Tebow and the She-Bears
At church this morning, the Pastor Emeritus conducted the service, since our Pastor is on vacation. In the children’s part of the service, the Pastor Emeritus was criticizing those who mock Tim Tebow for praying in public, when there are … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Church, Religion
Tagged leadership, nfl, pastor emeritus, Politics, prophet elisha, sports
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A Contract with the Earth 15
In my latest reading of A Contract with the Earth, Newt Gingrich and Terry Maple talk about such issues as people who have planted trees that have removed air pollution, the role of cleaner cars in reducing pollution, Shell Oil’s … Continue reading
Posted in Candidates, Environment, Political Philosophy, Politics
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The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships 15
In my latest reading of The Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, by Temple Grandin and Sean Barron, I learned about being diplomatic and not always blurting out what I think. Something on page 209 stood out to me: “In our … Continue reading
Posted in Asperger's, Autism, Social Skills
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