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Garrett A commented on What Drives the Fundamentalist? on March 21, 2008, 9:17 AM

It must be pointed out that she is mostly referring to the recent Gallup poll that has been conducted. She is using statistical data, not just making this stuff up.Very good point that violence can be done in the name of secular nationalism as well as religion.

Garrett A commented on Naomi Klein: Are markets taking on traditional government functions? on March 21, 2008, 9:09 AM

Government used to be separate from corporations, particularly post-Great Depression.One of the most devastating effects of the merger has been the adoption of economic neoclassical models of human behavior that has come to replace the concept of 'duty' or 'greater good' in public service.

Garrett A commented on What Drives the Fundamentalist? on March 21, 2008, 5:17 AM

It must be pointed out that she is mostly referring to the recent Gallup poll that has been conducted. She is using statistical data, not just making this stuff up. Very good point that violence can be done in the name of secular nationalism as well as religion.

Garrett A commented on Naomi Klein: Are markets taking on traditional government functions? on March 21, 2008, 5:09 AM

Government used to be separate from corporations, particularly post-Great Depression. One of the most devastating effects of the merger has been the adoption of economic neoclassical models of human behavior that has come to replace the concept of 'duty' or 'greater good' in public service.

Garrett A commented on Mitt Romney: If you were an Iraqi, how would you view America? on February 26, 2008, 4:05 PM

I can't believe Iraq hasn't sent us a "Thank You" card yet. We should invade a country who would be more grateful...like Iran.