Monthly Archives: September 2009

The Deeds Campaign and Rovian Politics

Posted on September 30, 2009 by

In recent weeks the Creigh Deeds campaign has pinpointed its focus upon Bob McDonnell’s controversial college thesis – “The Republican Party’s Vision for the Family: The Compelling Issue of The Decade.” Polls indicate that the effort has bore some fruit, … Continue reading →

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Not All Gerrymanders are Bad

Posted on September 28, 2009 by

Attacking gerrymandering these days is as popular as saying Wall Street needs reform. It’s a truism; everybody agrees with that “gerrymandering is bad,” just as everybody agrees that breathing is good. Gerrymanders do get pretty ridiculous. Consider Maryland’s 3rd congressional … Continue reading →

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A Map of Afghanistan’s Election

Posted on September 26, 2009 by

The New York Times posted a very interesting map of Afghanistan’s recent election. Before continuing, I must note that my purpose is not to question whether irregularities or fraud might have denied Abdullah Abdullah victory; I am simply analyzing the … Continue reading →

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A Major Achievement

Posted on September 21, 2009 by

A few days ago the House of Representatives passed the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act, a meaningful reform of the way student loans are dealt with. In my mind, this bill constitutes one of the Obama administration’s most important … Continue reading →

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Communism in Italy

Posted on September 19, 2009 by

This is the third part of a series on Communism in Western Europe; this section focuses on Italy in particular. The Italian Communist Party (PCI) formed in 1921, as a break-away faction of the socialist party. In many respects, its … Continue reading →

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