Overall impressions: They both did pretty well, though Obama started strong and finished weaker, and the other way around McCain.  This matched the transition of the debate topic from the economy to foreign policy.  The free podium-less format definitely favored Obama, who walked around obviously at ease with himself, though I wish he could have [...]

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Sometimes, I’m really sympathetic of religion, having been there (sorta) myself and having many friends and relatives who are still there. But sometimes, there are just no words to describe the stupid depths to which religion drives people.
First, we have the Anglican priest who believes that homosexuals should have warning labels (you know, like cigarettes) [...]

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I want to talk about a matter of serious import to me and to many other men who have either abandoned or who are struggling with the Mormon faith.  This concerns a nearly universal mandate that focuses on the external, and yet is perceived by many to be a reflection of internal purity and righteousness.
Recently, [...]

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