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Ralph Waite

Posted on February 15, 2014 by jamesbradfordpate

Ralph Waite, who played the dad on The Waltons, has passed on.  I was also interested to learn that he had roles on Days of Our Lives (as a priest) and Bones (as Booth’s grandfather).  And, of course, he was … Continue reading →

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Robert Bork

Posted on December 20, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

Robert Bork has passed on.  Bork was a conservative whom President Ronald Reagan nominated to be on the U.S. Supreme Court, but the U.S. Senate voted against his confirmation, and the empty slot eventually went to Anthony Kennedy instead.  Liberal … Continue reading →

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Ron Paul on Firing Line (1988)

Posted on February 27, 2012 by jamesbradfordpate

I was watching some Firing Line videos on YouTube yesterday.  Today, I’m watching William F. Buckley’s 1988 interview with Ron Paul, who was the Libertarian candidate for President at the time.  A professor also cross-examines Paul.  The topics include Paul’s … Continue reading →

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