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Tag Archives: Barry Goldwater
Book Write-Up: Radicals for Capitalism, by Brian Doherty
Brian Doherty. Radicals for Capitalism: A Freewheeling History of the Modern American Libertarian Movement. New York: PublicAffairs, 2007. I saw this book several years ago in a public library. At least I think it was this book—-I know that I … Continue reading →
Posted in History, john birch society, Political Philosophy, Politics
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Tagged Barry Goldwater, Brian Doherty, libertarian movement, libertarianism, libertarians, Milton Friedman
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Six Crises 11
I have three items for my write-up today on Richard Nixon’s 1962 book, Six Crises. 1. On page 300, Nixon responds to the charge that, at the 1952 Republican National Convention, he agreed to deliver the California delegates to Dwight … Continue reading →
Posted in History, Life, Political Philosophy, Politics, School
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Tagged Barry Goldwater, Dwight Eisenhower, Earl Warren, Irwin Gellman, Jerry Voorhis, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Six Crises
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Sheila Suess Kennedy: Republican in the ACLU 4
In my latest reading of What’s a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU?, Sheila Suess Kennedy talks about the issues of gay rights and the criminal justice system. What I’d like to do in this post, however, … Continue reading →
Posted in Political Philosophy, Politics, Race
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Tagged ACLU, Barry Goldwater, civil liberties, civil rights, John Locke, Rand Paul, role of government, ron paul, Sheila Suess Kennedy, What's a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU?
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Sheila Suess Kennedy: Republican in the ACLU 2
My latest reading of Sheila Suess Kennedy’s What’s a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU? justified the mission of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) as well as discussed the Establishment Clause. I’ll focus on the mission … Continue reading →
Posted in Evolution, Political Philosophy, Politics, Religion
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Tagged ACLU, Barry Goldwater, Establishment Clause, Lee vs. Weisman, school prayer, separation of church and state, Sheila Suess Kennedy, What's a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU?
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Sheila Suess Kennedy: Republican in the ACLU 1
I started Sheila Suess Kennedy’s 1997 book, What’s a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU? Sheila Suess Kennedy was a Republican who led the Indiana Civil Liberties Union. I have three items. 1. Is Kennedy a libertarian … Continue reading →
Posted in Political Philosophy, Politics, Religion
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Tagged Andy Jacobs, Barry Goldwater, Bush tax cuts, Establishment Clause, Greg Dixon, Grover Norquist, Medicare, nativity scene, Paul Ryan, separation of church and state, Sheila Suess Kennedy, What's a Nice Republican Girl Like Me Doing in the ACLU?, William Hudnut III
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George McGovern
I just learned that George McGovern has passed on. George McGovern ran for President against Richard Nixon in 1972. As I’ve said on this blog before, I used to be more of a right-wing Republican. On account of that, I … Continue reading →
Posted in Deaths, History, Political Philosophy, Politics, Television, West Wing, Wonder Years
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Tagged 1972 Presidential Election, Barry Goldwater, Bill Kauffman, C.J. Cregg, Cal Thomas, decent guy, George McGovern, Politics, Richard Nixon, sean hannity, wonder years, world war ii, youtube
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