Brain Wave

How many seats with the Democrats lose?

I'm just curious what you think.

Kristi and I aren't willing to commit ourselves to several Republican candidates, but we've rarely been supporters of Democrats. We've felt more at home with the Libertarian Party lately, although we'd probably be best defined as classical liberals.

The Democrats do what they say they'll do; we just don't agree with their policies. 

The Republicans never do what they say they'll do; we wish they would slightly alter their policies. 

Whenever I need a sanity break, I usually take a peak at the Cato Institute's website.

Janelle Monae

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Kraft's hostile takeover bid for Cadbury inspires serious action

BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: An employee of Cadbury, dressed as a Gorilla which recently featured in a Cadbury advertising campaign, joins workers to show their support for Cadbury as they and their union Unite launch their campaign to protect the company's independence on December 15, 2009 in Birmingham, England. The historic confectioner is facing a hostile bid from food company Kraft. Workers and members of the union Unite held a meeting today and urged shareholders to resist selling up and to keep the compnay in British hands. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) Content © 2009 Getty Images All rights reserved.

Tiger Woods: 'See what inspired me' (ouch)

ASHEVILLE, NC - DECEMBER 14: An outdoor billboard featuring an ad for The Cliffs High Carolina community which is planning a Tiger Woods designed golf course is seen on December 14, 2009 in Asheville, North Carolina. Tiger Woods announced that he will take an indefinite break from professional golf to concentrate on repairing family relations after admitting to infidelity in his marriage. (Photo by Getty Images) Content © 2009 Getty Images All rights reserved.

New issue of online journal LiturgicalCredo now available

LiturgicalCredo -- a project I started -- is an online literary journal that publishes "contemporary stories of faith and doubt." Check it out here.

End of my 3rd semester: A thought about teaching

I think I know why students are sometimes confused. 

I tell them, "I want you to think for yourselves." At the same time, I say, "Do exactly what I say to do."

The two statements aren't perfect polar opposites, but they do set up a kind of disconnect: You could imagine the students asking, "Why do you tell us exactly what to do if you want us to think for ourselves?"

It might be worthwhile for me to explicitly state, "Do exactly what I say to do SO you can learn how to think for yourselves."

Photo: The Tiger Woods fire hydrant

WINDERMERE, FL - DECEMBER 01: A barricade is seen near a new fire hydrant at the entrance to the driveway of Tiger Woods' neighbor's home on December 1, 2009 in Windermere, Florida. Tiger Woods has not spoken with media or Florida Highway Patrol since he drove his SUV into the old fire hydrant and the tree to the right at the entrance to his neighbor's driveway at his Florida home in the early hours of November 27. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) Content © 2009 Getty Images

Are liberals smarter than conservatives?

Is there really a "Stupid Party"? Jason Winerich of the American Enterprise Institute offers this analysis of a hot topic.