Category Archives: Politics

Why I Am Voting for Gary Johnson for President

Posted on Saturday, 15 October 2016 by Paul Dubuc

I have voted in every election since the 1980 presidential election. I’ve often been unhappy with the choices presented by the two major parties. This time both of those choices have fallen far below an acceptable level for me and … Continue reading →

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Every Other Monday, by John Kasich

Posted on Saturday, 30 March 2013 by Paul Dubuc

Every Other Monday by John Kasich My rating: 4 of 5 stars I found the audio book edition at the public library when one of the books I had reserved for a car trip did not come in time. I … Continue reading →

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Still Amusing Ourselves to Death

Posted on Sunday, 27 September 2009 by Paul Dubuc

I recently read an essay in the current issue of The Atlantic by Christopher Hitchens entitled “Cheap Laughs: The smug satire of liberal humorists debases our comedy—and our national conversation.” Hitchens’ complaint with liberal humorists like Al Franken and Jon … Continue reading →

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Richard John Neuhaus In Defense of Death

Posted on Sunday, 18 January 2009 by Paul Dubuc

Quite by accident yesterday I came across a reprint of New York Times columnist David Brooks’ editorial “In Defense of Death” in the Columbus Dispatch. It’s a tribute of sorts to Richard John Neuhaus, a theologian and Catholic priest who … Continue reading →

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Where Is Our Hope?

Posted on Saturday, 4 October 2008 by Paul Dubuc

“Where is our hope?” is the title of a recent posting on Scot McKnight’s blog, Jesus Creed, and it sums up pretty accurately my own preferred attitude toward the coming November elections. I try to make informed decisions when I … Continue reading →

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Who Really Cares, by Arthur C. Brooks

Posted on Friday, 31 August 2007 by Paul Dubuc

Given a fair reading, this book will be an eye-opener for some, and an encouragement to others. I hope there’s no cause for cynicism or gloating. Keep in mind that this is a broad brush, “big picture” kind of book. … Continue reading →

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PBS: “Wall of Separation”

Posted on Tuesday, 26 June 2007 by Paul Dubuc

PBS recently aired a very interesting documentary that explores the concept of the “Wall of Separation” between Church and State, its history and relationship to the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution. I think that, on the whole, this … Continue reading →

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