Daily Archives: October 11, 2008

The Passion of the Agnostic? “The Death of Socrates” by Jacques-Louis David

From Plato’s Apology (Socrates speaking): “I am wiser than this man: neither of us knows anything that is really worth knowing, but he thinks that he has knowledge when he has not, while I, having no knowledge, do not think … Continue reading

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John McCain’s Campaign in a Nutshell

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Obama v. McCain: A Referendum on God?

Yet another McCain rally gets, ah, wierd. This just in (from the AP wire): Unhelpful for establishing the tone McCain sought in Davenport was the Rev. Arnold Conrad, past pastor of the Grace Evangelical Free Church. His prayer before McCain … Continue reading

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William F. Buckley’s Son Endorses Obama: For Plain Good Humor and Thoughtfulness, Christopher Buckley’s Endorsement of Obama is a Great Read

Buckley has a great sense of humor, and is very, very smart. His support for Obama is also sincere—he is not joking.  This will be his first time voting for a Democrat: I’ve read Obama’s books, and they are first-rate. … Continue reading

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