Interconnections Archive: August 2008
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Hillary 's speech was authentic
If Hillary suddenly switched and basically said that she felt he was ready to be Commander-in-Chief. How authentic would that have been? Published August 27 2008
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I feel guilty watching the Beijing Olympics
I feel a little guilty watching these games. I feel like an accomplice of sorts. Yes, I feel that by watching these games, I am endorsing China's policies in Dafur and Tibet. I also feel I am saying that because China is big and rich they are entitled to do what they want. Published August 19 2008
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The John Edwards affair, should it matter?
Some matters about the lives of politicians and other public figures such as extra-marital affairs are personal and should be dealt with at the family level . In the case of the John Edwards affair (even though he claimed to be a big family man), you have to ask, what happens to his wife and the baby of his mistress when this story is no longer a hot item? Published August 11 2008
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Media and politicians lag behind voters on race
There is a lag between where many American voters have or are evolving to as it relates to their attitudes about race in this country and many members of the media and politicians. If this were not true why would Obama be on such a roll? Published August 4 2008
