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The Bully Pulpit vs. American Idol

Posted on September 8, 2014 by johnrachel

When presidential elections are run as beauty pageants, or talent contest spectacles like American Idol, we can’t expect real leadership. We can only expect a president who struts and works the audience, plays the judges, gives crowd-pleasing performances, and soaks up the all the love he can get. We certainly can’t expect thoughtful, principled stands on the vital issues, responding to the greater needs of the country and serving the general welfare of the public. Continue reading →

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I Am Barack Obama

Posted on September 17, 2011 by johnrachel

It is hard to imagine that there is anyone in this country __ Democrat, Republican, Independent, undeclared __ who isn’t a little perplexed by this enigmatic man, Barack Obama. Here is an analysis of his persona, personality and public record which may shed some light on him. Continue reading →

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