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Bill Moyers discusses America’s cultural divide with Jonathan Haidt
Brynn Jacobs
Feb 05From Moyers & Company, Bill Moyers discusses our contentious culture with social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. Here is my summary of the excellent conversation, in which Haidt offers a roadmap for those of us weary from years of unproductive cultural cl... »
A Glimpse of Nebraska Politics
Red State Eclectic
Jan 30For those who don’t live in the Cornhusker state, it would be tempting to think that we don’t really play “rough and tumble” politics. But, that’s not necessarily the case. Although Republicans are the dominant power in the state (holding all of the co... »
Ben Nelson: A Grumpy Old Loser
Objective Conservative
Jan 28Judging from Judas Ben Nelson's Wednesday attack on Governor Heineman, one can only assume that the reality of his 'loss' of the U.S. Senate seat is beginning to set in. And we did say 'loss' because his forthcoming retreat to his turkey farm is simp... »
What is randomness?
Brynn Jacobs
Jan 25Radiolab's show on "Stochasticity" offers entertaining examples to explain the concept of randomness. The story starts with the example of a 10 year old girl named "Laura Buxton" who released a balloon with a message: "Return this balloon to Laura Bu... »
Is Gingrich Goldwater 2?
Objective Conservative
Jan 24We don't disclaim that we like Stu Rothenberg and generally respect what he says. We think he has a good sense of reality for the most part which is why we share the following column with you. We particularly like Rothenberg's musings as to whether... »