Author Archives: John-Charles Duffy
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A helpless explosion of stunned outrage after watching Dick Cheney on Meet the Press
1December 17, 2014 by John-Charles Duffy
For future generations, assuming there are any, so you know what this is responding to: Cheney on Interrogation Tactics: ‘I …
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Jesse Jackson’s prayer at Hugo Chavez’s funeral
6March 10, 2013 by John-Charles Duffy
I would like it understood that I am very uncomfortable with the idolization of Hugo Chavez: as a general principle, …
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Newtown
8December 17, 2012 by John-Charles Duffy
I don’t know how to say this without sounding crassly cynical or insensitive. But I am genuinely confused as to …
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King Benjamin and the 47 percent
26September 20, 2012 by John-Charles Duffy
Reblogged from Liberal Mormon Spirituality. There is a cherished myth in America–Romney frequently invokes it–which says that America is a …
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Bain Capital’s final audit
2January 19, 2012 by John-Charles Duffy
Someday Mitt Romney and the rest of the leadership of Bain Capital will stand at the judgment bar of the …
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The One Percent
3December 19, 2011 by John-Charles Duffy
I have a nagging fear I may be running behind the rest of the pack on this one, but I …
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Prayer on Muammar Gaddafi’s death
16October 22, 2011 by John-Charles Duffy
Would folks mind if I addressed myself to God in this post? I don’t presume to be a voice for …
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The blood of this generation
6June 12, 2011 by John-Charles Duffy
Another al Qaeda leader has been killed; this is the second such killing I’ve been aware of since the assassination …
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For Memorial Day
4May 30, 2011 by John-Charles Duffy
A greeting card from the MESJ website. The drawing is by Picasso, I believe.
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Courage Campaign’s “Testimony Video Contest”
1May 25, 2011 by John-Charles Duffy
The Courage Campaign, a progressive organization in California that’s been prominent in the anti-Prop 8 movement, has launched a “testimony …
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