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Framing Science


Wasn't Jesus a Community Organizer?

In otherwise strong performances by Rudy Giuliani and Sarah Palin, I was struck by the sneering arrogance in their dismissal of community organizers and the rabid reaction of the GOP...

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Tags: 2008 election
The Psychology of Black Stereotypes in White America

Psychology buffs are probably familiar with the Implicit Association Test. In laboratory experiments testing for racial prejudice, subjects are timed in their matching of positive and negative words...

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Tags: 2008 election
Lakoff: Sarah Palin Is a Master at Framing

George Lakoff weighs in with an assessment of what Sarah Palin can do for the McCain candidacy:The initial response has been to try to keep the focus on external realities, the "issues," and...

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Tags: 2008 election
Did the Far Left Blogs Turn Lieberman Into a Republican?

That's the take in this recent profile at New York magazine. The far left blogosphere first stung Lieberman when his 2004 bid for the Democratic presidential nomination fell flat but then really...

Started in Framing Science • 3 days ago • 0 responses
Tags: 2008 election
Gov. Tim Pawlenty on Why He Supports Creationism

The McCain choice of Sarah Palin has made creationism a topic that various GOP spokespeople are now being asked by the press to weigh in on. From the interviews, an emerging talking point appears to...

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Tags: 2008 election
Texas GOP Leader on Why She Supports Creationism

Palin has put support for creationism among GOP leaders on the media and public agenda. Everywhere in the news, GOP officials are being asked their position on the matter and in their replies they...

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Tags: 2008 election
Frum and Gergen Question the Palin Choice

When I first heard that McCain had chosen Sarah Palin to be his running partner, I expected there to be a revolt from the intellectual wing of the GOP party, the same thinkers who rebelled against...

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Tags: 2008 election
Bobby Jindal On Why He Supports Creationism

Similar to Sarah Palin, Bobby Jindal was heralded by conservatives as offering the belief credentials to be Vice President. Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal was interviewed by the Sunday NY Times...

Started in Framing Science • 4 days ago • 0 responses
Tags: evolution/intelligent design
A Look Back at Dan Quayle 1988

When you pick as a VP candidate someone who is inexperienced and unfamiliar with national politics, you don't know what you are going to get. Above, a look back at Dan Quayle's VP announcement speech...

Started in Framing Science • 7 days ago • 0 responses
Tags: 2008 election
VP Candidate Palin Supports Teaching Creationism

In running for Governor of Alaska in 2006, GOP VP candidate Sarah Palin said she supported teaching alternatives to evolution. When asked during an election debate, she said:"Teach both. You...

Started in Framing Science • 7 days ago • 0 responses
Tags: 2008 election