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Newt Gingrich and the Vicissitudes of Character
May/16/2011 21:03 Filed in: Judging Character | Current Events
In laying the groundwork for an expected run for the presidency, Newt Gingrich is seeking to reinvent himself, or at least part of himself. Not his mind, as almost everyone agrees that he is one of the biggest thinkers in the crowded republican field. Not his drive and managerial ability, as he is well remembered as a shrewd tactician. Not even his conservative bona fides, as his association with the 1994 Contract With America is difficult to forget. It’s that other quality that is often touted as principal factor in deciding whom to elect: character. Read More...
Hypocrisy Isn't Just for Politicians
Joe Scarborough had an interesting piece in Politico yesterday where he suggested that many on the left were engaging in moral hypocrisy by supporting President Obama’s actions in Libya while they condemned President Bush’s in Iraq. Simply put, Scarborough asks, “ How can the left call for the ouster of Muammar Qadhafi for the sin of killing hundreds of Libyans when it opposed the war waged against Saddam Hussein? During Saddam’s two decades in Iraq, he killed more Muslims than anyone in history and used chemical weapons against his own people and neighboring states.” He’s got a point. Although people can attempt to argue nuances, it’s hard to escape the label of hypocrisy when a person condemns others for actions or beliefs she herself embraces in similar situations. Read More...
