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The philosophers as types

Posted on October 7, 2009 by David Hume

I don’t know what to make of this David Brooks column, Bentham vs. Hume. I will say that the main reason I lean Right is a suspicion of the efficacy of managerial technocracy. And I speak as someone who is … Continue reading →

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Conservative elites are conflicted on evolution, liberals are not

Posted on September 29, 2009 by David Hume

On one of my other weblogs I point out how anti-evolutionary sentiment seems particularly contingent on two variables: 1) Literalism about the Bible (a rough measure of “fundamentalism”). 2) Lack of educational socialization (i.e., not going to college and learning … Continue reading →

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Religious change in the parties

Posted on September 26, 2009 by David Hume

Comment below: As this shift occurred what happened with the proportion of white Catholics in the Democratic Party? Did it similarly fall, hold steady or rise? Is there a story there? Have you GSS blogged on the differences between Democratic … Continue reading →

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Contingency & the nomination

Posted on September 22, 2009 by David Hume

In the comments on the post about Mike Huckabee winning the “Values Voter Summit” strawpoll there’s a lot of fear. I’m generally sanguine for two reasons: 1) A lot changes between now & then. 2) Populist candidates usually can’t override … Continue reading →

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Necessity and sufficiency of an organic movement

Posted on September 5, 2009 by David Hume

John Henke’s post Organizing Against WorldNetDaily has prompted some response in the blogosphere. This Conor Friedersdorf post is the second contribution he has made to the discussion. Much of the debate has revolved around the intellectual/elite vs. populist dimension. Because … Continue reading →

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Attitudes toward government spending on healthcare

Posted on August 22, 2009 by David Hume

The General Social Survey had a question of the form: Listed below are various areas of government spending. Please indicate whether you would like to see more or less government spending in each area. Remember that if you say “much … Continue reading →

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Women at war

Posted on August 16, 2009 by David Hume

The New York Times has a piece up, G.I. Jane Breaks the Combat Barrier as War Evolves, which details the shift over the past 8 year of women into combat roles. I’ve read and heard about this dynamic for years, … Continue reading →

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12 questions for John Derbyshire

Posted on July 18, 2009 by David Hume

In The Economist. John is promoting his new book, We Are Doomed: Reclaiming Conservative Pessimism.

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For entertainment purposes only

Posted on July 7, 2009 by David Hume

Rasmussen Reports has poll up about the potential 2012 nominees for the Republican Party up. Politico notes: “In general, the higher a Republican voter’s income level and educational achievement, the more likely he or she is to think Palin’s decision … Continue reading →

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Religion & the welfare state

Posted on June 28, 2009 by David Hume

The fact that high levels of religion tend to be inversely correlated with per capita government social spending is well known on an international scale. But it doesn’t seem true for American states.

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