I’d like to proof-text a portion of James Dobson’s essay responding to Kathleen Parker’s criticism of religious conservatives, whom she referred to as the ooogedy-boogedies. “Good thing, then, we don’t need an embossed note from Ms. Parker — or anyone else — to take part in the political dialogue — of either party.” –Parker didn’t…

I missed this Onion piece during the campaign. Hysterical: “People of South Carolina, people of the world, this is our time, this is our moment,” Obama said before 72,000 supporters at the University of South Carolina’s Williams-Brice Stadium. “That is, unless you live in apartment 3L at 1254 Holden St., you watched Money Train on…

William Gibson went to Iraq as a Marine. Got his leg blown off. Went back to Iraq for another tour of duty, making him the first full-limb amputee to return to active duty. Watch and be inspired. And vote for your Most Inspiring Person.

At the request of Congress, George Washington issued two Thanksgiving proclamations. Those concerned about public officials invoking God in official settings may find Washington’s proclamation to be a bit jarring. Thomas Jefferson and James Madison did. They believed that proclamations from Washington and Adams violated the First Amendment since it was, in effect, the President…

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