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Katie Allison Granju wonders whether Bill Hobbs is making a mess of things by mixing his roles as insurgent neoconservative blogger with that of of his day job — Communications Director of the Tennessee Republican Party:

Marty Seligman writes in the Sydney Morning Herald:

In two words or less, what do you most want for your children?

There is much I admire about the philosophy of Ayn Rand. Sure, it’s one dimensional, but her emphasis on individual liberty was worthy of respect. It’s not necessarily pro-virtue, but it is pro-liberty.

However, personally Ayn Rand was a rather bizarre and contradictory figure. For a philosopher who espoused such radical notions of individualism, she sure demanded conformity from her followers. This predictably created a quasi-religion around Rand in which she is seen as so

James Antle discusses the quixotic presidential campaigns and congressional races of political oddities Dennis Kucinich and Ron Paul:

Voters tend not to like it when their congressman launches a quixotic bid for the White House. Such a campaign helped cost Bob Dornan his House seat in 1996.

Tennesseans have enjoyed the freedom to homeschool for quite some time.  They are free to teach their children as they want and what they want.  That could all go away if this bill reaches passage.

Tony Morgan of Tony Morgan Live has a great post on the Four Hour Work Week, which he gives twelve quotes from his biggest takeaways from the book.  I’ll take my five favorites that really hit hope for me and add two of my own:

Asking your congregation or audience what their felt needs are and where they are, robust listening, and no

Tony Morgan of Tony Morgan Live has a great post on the Four Hour Work Week, which he gives twelve quotes from his biggest takeaways from the book. I’ll take my five favorites that really hit hope for me and add two of my own:

Asking your congregation or audience what their felt needs are and where they are, robust listening, and not

In an unusual move, I’m simply reprinting an entire article from someone else. I found it to be fascinating and wanted to share it with all of you! The author is Nancy Salvato, a staff writer at The New Media Alliance. Her bio appears at the end of the piece. Enjoy!

What Does the Progressive Left Stand For?

By Nancy Salvato

Delicate sensibilities of double-named City Paper columnist offended by nabe’s lack of conformity, consistency, and “alignment” (and, WTF?, “suburban-style residences”):