ModeratePoli

A blog of political positions and thoughts, from a liberal who evolved into a moderate, and who keeps on evolving. Open-minded analysis. Plain writing. Occasional profanity.

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Thursday, June 25, 2015

A vignette in America's racist history

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Sadly, I don't know enough of the history of my own country. That's part of the reason I'm only now realizing the extent of raci...

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Who was obstructing whom in the Senate?

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The Democrats have been saying since 2010 that the Republicans have been obstructing legislation with endless filibusters. The GOP has been ...

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Saturday, October 11, 2014

Is this the worst Congressional leadership ever?

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Criticizing the leadership of the other party is so common that it's almost a reflex. I don't want to bash Congressional leaders jus...

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Friday, November 22, 2013

Smallest nuclear blast ever

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Finally the Democratic Senate got fed up with the GOP blocking just about every damn nominee. They voted to end the Senate rule that allows ...

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Friday, February 15, 2013

Short: The Chuck Hagel Theater Company

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So the Senate didn't get to vote on the Chuck Hagel nomination for Defense secretary because of a filibuster by Republicans. But there...

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ModeratePoli: Baby boomer from an old-line liberal family. Now a moderate with 40+ years of political awareness and 30+ years of actively questioning all political orthodoxies. Call me MP.

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