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Air Conditioners

Posted on Thursday, March 12th, 2009 by Will

The Big Sister had an informed response to the President’s suggestion that we send our children to school all year. They’d have to buy air conditioners!

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Time Enough

Posted on Wednesday, March 11th, 2009 by Will

Apparently President Obama remarked on education yesterday. For decades, Washington has been trapped in the same stale debates that have paralyzed progress and perpetuated our educational decline. Obviously Washington hasn’t been involved enough in education, so he proposes more interference. … Continue reading →

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Preacherman

Posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Will

Was watching a clip on The NewsHour of President Obama’s gathering in Florida today, and was struck by how like an evangelist he was. It doesn’t come across so much in the words, below, but in the mannerisms. HENRIETTA HUGHES: … Continue reading →

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Tone

Posted on Tuesday, February 10th, 2009 by Will

I recognized the tone of President Obama’s voice at the beginning of the press conference last night. Katie Couric called it “stern.” That’s a polite way to put it. It was the tone of voice I use when I mean … Continue reading →

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Live! (on TiVo)

Posted on Tuesday, January 20th, 2009 by Will

We’ll be watching the pomp and circumstance with the kids this evening, perhaps with a tub of popcorn and some hot chocolate.

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