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McCain vs Obama, second debate, 70 minutes to end

The questions on foreign policy have gone on. However, both candidates have currently backed off from their attacks, and it looks as though Sen. Obama is calming down. In fact, like a couple of boxers, both are getting to the slightly punch-drunk stage. They are trying to maintain energy, but both are stumbling every so often and resorting to memorized stock answers. As the minutes wind down, they... [Read more]

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McCain vs Obama, second debate, 50 to 70 minutes

And on to healthcare. Either Sen. Obama completely misunderstood the first question or has deliberately sidestepped it. It was a philosophical question. Should healthcare be a “commodity” on the free market or should it be a quasi-government approach. However, he answered about his health plan without responding to the economic philosophy that he has for healthcare. Sen. McCain has just... [Read more]

McCain vs Obama, second debate, 30 to 50 minutes

The first Internet question is an excellent one. Sacrifices will have to be made. What sacrifices would you ask the American people to make? While Sen. McCain did have some good responses, again with the litany of what Sen. Obama has supposedly not done. Sen. Obama has harked back to President Kennedy’s days and called for a renewal of the Peace Corps and has called for each of us to see how... [Read more]

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McCain vs Obama, second debate, first half hour

After the typical polite introduction by the hosts, the first (and only) town hall debate. Not surprisingly the first question was on the economy and what the candidates would do. The first answer by Sen. Obama made better points. But on the follow-up about who should be the Treasury Secretary, Sen. McCain was able to concretely suggest people where Sen. Obama floundered. On the second question, however,... [Read more]

Scripture, Tradition, and Ecumenical Councils, final post

This series of posts began with a post from Caldonia Sun found here related to the autumn book club on mysticism. It triggered me to begin reflecting again on Holy Tradition, what it is, and what it means for our lives. But, behind it was also a whole set of discussions over a several year period with Huw over at Sarx on the difference between tradition and Tradition. Oddly enough, I have now come... [Read more]