I know I’m treading into dangerous territory by commenting on what the Palin’s should or shouldn’t do for her family but her nomination has triggered a national conversation about parenting, and I think there’s a big point being missed. Let me start with an interesting post from Beliefnet member 1AmazingGrace, who describes herself as a…

The press release from the Republican National Convention tells you all you need to know about the McCain campaign’s view about the utility of the current president. There’s a headline announcing featured speakers — Fred Thompson and Joe Lieberman. The first paragraph repeats the news about Thomspon and Lieberman and spells out the theme (Country…

Republicans were fond of pointing out during the primary that it was hard to criticize Obama without being accused of racism. (Secretly, some Democrats agreed). Democrats beware: Sarah Palin has two coats of Teflon. If you attack her, you may be accused not only of sexism but of being anti-Christian. When Bush supporters were pushing…

I rolled my eyes when I heard Sen. Fred Thompson on Fox this morning say that the hurricane was a “disadvantage” (see my reasons here). But I laughed out lout when he said in consecutive sentences that Republicans had “put aside partisanship” AND that their response was “an example of putting country first,” which happens…

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