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Pragmatic States
The United States has a lengthy history of pragmatism in both philosophy and action, a long tradition that may have helped the nation grow but may also have inspired, or at least prefigured, the serious political conflicts of the second … Continue reading
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Tagged de Toqueville, Franklin, John Dewey, philosophy, pragmatism, Republican, riots, tea party, Trump, United States, war, William James
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The Return of Divisive Sameness
Two old political chestnuts have resurfaced in recent months, both beginning their periodic regrowth among the kudzu of punditry, an expansion that recurs every time our media begins preparing for the presidential campaign season. I was tempted here to use … Continue reading
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Tagged bipartisan, centrist, congress, Democrat, GOP, gridlock, moderate, political party, pundits, radical, Republican, right-wing, tea party
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Progressive Caucus Gets Media Attention!
Think about the way the mainstream media covers our national legislative body, our Congress. They discuss Republicans and Democrats as if they were homogeneous blocks, often featuring only the leaders of each party, and they sometimes mention major legislative efforts … Continue reading
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Tagged budget, caucus, communist, congress, conservative, debt, media, progressive, tea party
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