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Polls: Obama weathers Wright controversy
Preferences for both Democratic candidates remain largely unchanged.
Katharine Mieszkowski [2008-03-27]

  • Mutual disarmament of the cult meme, please

    I'd like to propose a cease-fire on the use of the word 'cult'. I don't think it's appropriate; in our contemporary culture it implies a weak, unthinking person in thrall to another.

    While it is true that ordinary cynical Americans will find the level of emotion displayed by some followers of either candidate unseemly, there is no reason to go overboard. Despite some evidence to the contrary, I think few of us have actually lost our senses. I'm sure a fresh outbreak of cynicism will occur and normalcy will be restored.

    -- Uncle Fester
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    Thursday, March 27, 2008 11:33 PM
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