Author Archives: andyb

Fear, Loathing, Clinging, and Buying at an Awesome Clip

Posted on March 31, 2009 by andyb

The phrase is an infamous part of the history of the 2008 election.  Those small-town folks that “cling to guns or religion or antipathy to people who aren’t like them…”  Its one of the reasons that some fear the policies … Continue reading →

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Progress on Another Front?

Posted on February 9, 2009 by andyb

On January 20th, 2009 the United States inaugurated its 44th President.  The proceedings included an invocation by controversial Pastor Rick Warren, rather notorious for his exclusionary views on gays and lesbians.  This religious invocation sat in stark contrast with the … Continue reading →

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Confrontation in a Scientific Age

Posted on November 19, 2008 by andyb

Fingerprints, DNA, CSI.  These terms are ubiquitous after the turn of the century and they are undeniable tools that the State and defendants alike can use to argue in criminal cases.  Behind the data lies a methodology and behind the … Continue reading →

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Poll Searching

Posted on October 28, 2008 by andyb

We’re almost to the finish line this election season and every day we hear more and more about the polls.  But what is the value of these polls?  Many sources insist on reporting the popular vote, which doesn’t say much … Continue reading →

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Is Energy Independence a Myth?

Posted on October 14, 2008 by andyb

“Energy independence” is a buzz phrase that both major party candidates will utter ad infinitum in the run-up to the November presidential election.  Both Barack Obama and John McCain espouse energy independence, but with differing policy points.  The phrase has … Continue reading →

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