patriotism

Haidt’s primary point is actually a good one: people on all sides of the political debate ought to listen more carefully, and try harder to understand one another. He correctly identifies a cardinal sin of so many liberals and lefties: failing to give conservatives an honest hearing. But it’s lousy strategy. If you want to win, you’ve got to have the best possible intelligence about what the other side is up to.

“What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?” illumines the hypocrisy of a nation unable to check and challenge itself concerning its own moral hubris.

It shouldn’t be surprising that the most sacred concerns of Americans are also some of the most contentious political issues of our day.

In the words of Jon Stewart: “You go, and then I’ll go…”

Four New York Muslims take the anniversary of 9/11 to reflect on piety and patriotism, on sharing classrooms and rituals of community life, on the courage and goodness of New Yorkers, and on the horrific event that has shaped a generation of American Muslim life.

Pint-sized patriot is a true hero. Read it and weep.

Maybe the real “straight-talk express” should run for the nation’s highest office himself; the one test for president Wright cannot pass is the one the mainstream media insist on more than any other.

Why would Christian conservatives yoke the future of their movement to an unpopular issue?

McCain’s repudiation of Hagee has made news while a remark from a Georgia Republican has gone unnoticed…

An inflated sense of purpose seems to be part of the American genome…