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Harry Truman,
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the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever does."
Margaret Mead, 1901 -
1978
"Justice in the life and conduct of the state is possible only if first it
resides in the hearts and souls of the citizens."
Plato, 427 BC - 347 BC
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College was the best thing that every happened
to Brad. He says college years made him the person he is. Homecoming king,
debate team captain, varsity striker on his high school soccer team, Brad had
been the epitome of upper middle class American youth - though he spent every
day horrified someone would discover he was gay. In Brad's first semester at
K State, he surrounded himself with people from all sorts of backgrounds with
a variety of opinions and life experiences that were significantly more broad
then his own suburban upbringing. It only took a few weeks for him to finally
be open about who he had always been. Brad had intended to pursue architecture
and design, but enrolled in a political science leading to passion for
political process, pushing aside his dreams of building skyscrapers.
By Brad Andrews on June 13, 2008
Do you ever get tired of being so... progressive? Do you ever just wish we could all put the breaks on all these crazy "advances" in society?
Would that just make things so much more... quiet? The status quo is so relaxing!
If you do feel the way I do, join with me and pledge to vote Republican this November. We'll all get exactly what we deserve!
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By Brad Andrews on December 11, 2007
See, I was just being polite.
I didn't have to hold the door open for her in the snow, and I certainly didn't have to speak to her.
But, there I was, getting reamed by a 30-something woman outside of the grocery store- all because I said I hoped she'd have a "Happy Holidays" instead of saying "Merry Christmas."
But, hey, nothing puts you in the holiday spirit like a lecture in freezing rain, right?
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By Brad Andrews on November 28, 2007
We all have to thank our lucky stars we live in a time when it isn't OK to be a racist.
Sure, there's still racism in America- just look at the situation in Jena, Louisiana and you can see that in some places and with some people racism is still a very real part of our culture. But, I believe I am safe in asserting the American people, generally, have decided that it isn't all right to hate someone because of their race.
I say that, though, knowing full well there is a creeping racism in this country that seems to be gaining steam rather than dying out. No, "mainstream America" grabbed a hold of this nasty idea and made it something that's "OK," something "everyone" thinks, so it's fine you do, too.
"But, seriously- who doesn't want all those damn illegals to go back to Mexico? And why, why, can't the ones who stay just learn English!"
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By Brad Andrews on October 29, 2007
CNN released a poll today that says 75% of Americans disapprove of the way Congress is working right now.
I hate to say it, but I'm in that 75%.
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