Politics and insanity are a dangerous combination. One might argue that politics is insanity, but certainly insanity is political. Was the violent rampage of Jared Loughner in Tucson politics or insanity? To argue that Mr. Loughner’s actions in Tucson were politically motivated is to obscure the influence of mental illness on his shooting spree. Mr. [...]
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
When someone who habitually drinks to excess vomits from the flu, it’s not an indication he threw up from drinking too much. Though it would likely be beneficial for him to curtail his imbibing, it’s not a good time to make that point. Telling him then anyway, and expecting a favorable response, is like using the Tucson tragedy as an excuse to scold right-wingers, and expecting them to see the light.
Monday, January 24, 2011
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