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Patriotism, Freedom, and Nationalism
Patriotism goes too far when it becomes mindless fanatical support, also known as nationalism.
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CD Review: Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint - The River in Reverse
The artists pay respectful homage to a number of classics from Toussaint's catalog as well as to several new tunes written by the pair on this Katrina-inspired album.
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CD Review: Stereophonics - Live from Dakota
Stereophonics' live double-album is no hit parade, but it rocks.
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Democratic Core Values
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Reality Dissonance
Bush followers who are willfully ignorant of the truth harm debate by fueling the partisanship in America.
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Haditha Inspires Immoral Justification
If we are guilty of killing civilians ourselves, in effect terrorizing civilians, then how can we possibly call this a "War on Terror"?
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Going Home
New Orleans will always be a unique home, but a smaller one.
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Should They Stay or Should They Go?
How can I be supportive of my family — young school-age children, in particular — remaining in New Orleans? How can I encourage them to leave?
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Concert Review: Elvis Costello and the Atlanta Symphony, May 13, 2006
In his maturation, he is beginning to dabble in the big band pops that his father was known for.
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Single Review: Muse - "Supermassive Black Hole"
Muse adds an electronic element to the first single from its upcoming album
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