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Sometimes, someone on the internet is right

July 19, 2013 by

It’s true. Admitting someone has a good idea, a good correction to your comments, or is otherwise “right” is difficult to admit. But it feels good. And it’s empowering.

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First brush at the foreign policy debate winners

October 22, 2012 by

First off, I don’t think many people watched the debate. The Bears were playing the Lions, and the Cards were playing the Giants. If Twitter, Facebook, and my Better Half were any indication, foreign policy is just too boring for most Americans.

But…I like foreign policy. A lot. Here’s my take:

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In debate, Crockett and McAdams differ in management styles and careers [Examiner.com]

September 27, 2012 by

One, Democrat Ben McAdams, is a first term state senator, senior adviser to the Mayor of Salt Lake City, and a lawyer. The other, Republican Mark Crockett, is a businessman with a law degree and career turning struggling companies into successful ventures. Both touted their experience as appropriate for the chief executive position in Salt Lake County, reminding listeners of competing plans to reform the county.

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Are we there yet? GOP Candidates Face-off for the Twentieth Time

February 23, 2012 by

With fingers crossed that this would be their last debate together, the final four Republican contenders for President faced off in Arizona on Wednesday night. The stakes were high—for some more than others. Without Governor Mitt Romney’s money, Senator Rick Santorum and Speaker Newt Gingrich knew that this might be their best chance to pick up undecided votes in the upcoming Super Tuesday primaries. For Romney, it was a chance to retake the lead in the race for President. Lest we forget, Ron Paul came along, too, but, despite a strong performance, is increasingly playing the role of side-kick to front-runner Romney.

So how did they do? [cont…]

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What happens when Gingrich gets his mojo on? The CNN/Tea Party Debate.

September 12, 2011 by

They say that you can’t win a debate, but you sure can lose one. Tonight, despite walking in at the front of the pack, Perry sure did his best to prove that true. He’ll stay on top of the polls, for now, but he didn’t do himself any favors tonight. Like any front-runner, he took […]

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