Jefferson on Politics & Government: Governed by Reason
Question with boldness even the existence of a God; because, if there be one, he must more approve of the homage of reason, than that of blindfolded fear." –Thomas Jefferson to Peter Carr, 1787. ME 6:258 Papers 12:15
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NPR : Ellison to Use Thomas Jeffersons Quran in Ceremony
Newly elected Rep. Keith Ellison announced last month that he planned to take the oath of office with his hand on the Quran. The decision by the Minnesota Democrat, the first Muslim elected to Congress, drew criticism. But now Ellison says he plans to use [...]
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NPR : Harrison Ford Returns As Indiana Jones
Another graying action star is reviving an old role. Harrison Ford will once again crack the whip, 18 years after Indiana Jones' last adventure. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg are also back, directing and producing. Excited fans do wonder if, at 64, Indy can still do the [...]
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NPR : Robertson Predicts Mass Killing in the Coming Year
We don't need any more of his kooky predictions, they just irritate the unchurched and rile up the unscienced.
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Stroger loses private elevator | Chicago Tribune
Politics as usual at the Cook County board; "Baby President" Todd (son of the previous long-term incumbent) lost his "private" elevator, because everybody was pointing and laughing too much.
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