Tag Archives: JFK

Santorum throws up on himself

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

From The Raw Story: Rick Santorum wished Tuesday morning that he could rescind his statement of wanting to “throw up” after hearing former President John F. Kennedy’s 1960 speech on the separation of church and state. Appearing on the Laura … Continue reading →

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My birthday in outer space

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

I love the past, which doesn’t exist/until I summon it, or make it up,/and I love how you believe/and certify me by your belief,/whoever you are, a fiction too,/held together by what? Personality?/Voice…? – from “Loves,” by Stephen Dunn **** … Continue reading →

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Orwell as antidote to Obama

Posted on January 4, 2012 by

Last week I posted this in regard to Barack Obama’s profoundly ineffectual performance as president. Next time I feel exasperated, I’ll re-read Russ Baker’s words: …But why should people be surprised by Obama? The system only lets “system types” thrive … Continue reading →

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