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The Conscience of a Realist
From special elections to foreign trade policies, there is always something happening across the American landscape. Trying to find out about any of it, though, often results in hearing about more personal views than actual news.
This is why it has become so necessary for a place where the hard facts can be identified and discussed, wether they tilt to the left, right, or stand tall in the center.
Welcome to 'The Conscience of a Realist'.
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Photo: President Obama / AP Images
In these troubled times, Obama needs our support
America is facing a myriad of challenges. Whether we voted for the President or not, he deserves our support. Published 5:20 p.m. January 21, 2013 - Comments
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The Tea Party is over
According to Rasmussen, only eight percent of likely voters consider themselves Tea Partiers. What on Earth went wrong? Published 1:11 p.m. January 20, 2013 - Comments
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What's the big deal about being sworn in on a Bible?
The use of the Bible in a public swearing-in ceremony has excited passions on the left and right. Thoughtful contemplation would be better. Published 12:01 p.m. January 19, 2013 - Comments
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Manti Te'o and the girlfriend who never was
We can all learn something very important from the story of Manti Te'o and Lennay Kekua. Published 4:24 a.m. January 18, 2013 - Comments
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Obama uses executive actions to enact gun control
The President finally revealed his package of executive actions on gun regulation. Will this begin a legislative push for gun control? Published 7:58 a.m. January 17, 2013 - Comments
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Louis Seidman on interpreting the Constitution
Is the Constitution a fixed and absolute document, or is it malleable, subject to different interpretations as society changes? Published 5:01 a.m. January 16, 2013 - Comments
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Asking Louis Seidman: Do we need the Constitution anymore?
What's up with the Second Amendment? Do rights come from the divine, or are they just what we think they are? Published 4:02 a.m. January 15, 2013 - Comments
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Of 'tyrants' and the Second Amendment
People seem to think that the Second Amendment allows them to engage in antigovernment militancy. Talk about insanity. Published 6:39 a.m. January 14, 2013 - Comments
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Gun control supporters are patriotic, too
Despite what some say, dedicated patriots can support gun control. Here's why. Published 9:38 a.m. January 13, 2013 - Comments
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Asking Paul Helmke: Can America find common ground on gun control?
It is a question worth asking, especially during times like these. Paul Helmke, former president of the Brady Campaign, explains about this and more. Published 7:52 a.m. January 12, 2013 - Comments
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Joseph F. Cotto is a social journalist and student of history from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good interview. In the past, he ...
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Joseph F. Cotto is a social journalist and student of history from central Florida. He writes about everything from political trends to men's fashion, but finds nothing to be more interesting than a good interview. In the past, he was a contributor to Blogcritics Magazine, among other publications. He is currently at work on a book about American society.
