John Kerry Discovers Real People

January 30, 2004 | by | Topic: The Persuaders

Listening to Sen. John Kerry talk about his new brand of “retail politics” reminded me of the scene in the movie“As Good As It Gets” where Jack Nicholson’s character proclaims to Helen Hunt: “You make me want to be a … Read more>

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‘Happy Talk’

January 26, 2004 | by | Topic: The Global Challenge

Chief Weapons Inspector David Kay’s resignation and announcement that, in all likelihood, Iraq did not have a weapons of mass destruction (WMD) program at the time the U.S.-led war began is bad news for the Bush administration. Like a pack … Read more>

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Dr. Phil Weighs in on Sexual Orientation

January 26, 2004 | by | Topic: The Content of Character

America’s newest diet counselor and author of “The Ultimate Weight Solution” has weighed in with his views of sexual orientation. What do the scales say? While Dr. Phil McGraw has pretty hefty advice on some matters, he’s definitely a lightweight … Read more>

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Ohio Senate Defense of Marriage Testimony

January 20, 2004 | by | Topic: The Content of Character

Dr. Throckmorton’s Testimony to the Ohio Senate on the Proposed Defense of Marriage Legislation

Dr. Warren Throckmorton testified yesterday before Ohio’s Senate in favor of the state’s fast-moving defense of marriage legislation. He opposed the testimony of the Ohio Psychological … Read more>

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Wesley Clark Aborts Search for Life on Earth

January 12, 2004 | by | Topic: The Content of Character

President George Bush wants someone to go to the moon again. Then he wants a mission to Mars. Many scientists think we will find signs of life there. In the near term, a cheaper but more difficult mission would be … Read more>

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Howard Dean: Biotheologian

January 9, 2004 | by | Topic: The Content of Character

Does God make people gay? At first glance, this is a question that appears theological. However, Howard Dean, democratic presidential candidate and a physician, looks to biology for his answer. Campaigning in Iowa, when asked about his views of homosexuality, … Read more>

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