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Born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1951, Craig Childs, aka "Uncle" was raised in a very conservative household. His political maturity began to emerge in high school, during his time with the Young Republicans. However, Childs views remain open-minded and many of his closest friends were liberal and have had a great impact on his thinking. Here his point of view in the posts below.

Maybe I only thought I was Christian

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All Things to All People: Imagining a Post Prejudicial World. My Uncle Wayne was a wise and caring soul, a Pastor ordained by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). We spent many hours discussing theologies of interest mostly to ourselves (I was a Barthian, he preferred Emil Brunner, but we both loved Paul Tillich). Most […]

Don’t Take Our Guns – uncle vs. nephew Part 2 of 2 (Uncle’s Response)

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“I support the Manchin-Toomey Amendment” Read the complete text of the amendment here Dennis and I shortly after Sandy Hook talked on the phone about gun control. I shared my horror at what had happened again- psychotics shooting Americans en masse and too often getting away with it (via suicide). I suggested that Dennis take […]

Giving Thanks to American Politics and Culture – 2012 Edition

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In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, Uncle Vs. Nephew would like to give thanks. Below are the top 5 happenings in American politics and culture that Uncle and Nephew are most thankful for this Turkey Day. Of course, we are much more thankful for our families, friends and health, but what kind of fun is […]

uncle: what is the most important issue in this election and who has your vote?

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I would wager that Dennis and I agree on the 1st answer: The economy. We won’t agree on the second: Romney. Without a recovery that revitalizes the middle class, all the discussions about taxation, defense spending, health care, women’s right, etc. become mute. We agree that the decline of the middle class and the growth […]

Welcome to the Uncle vs Nephew Blog – bringing politics to the dinner table since right now

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America. The election is upon us and it is clear that it is anything but over. But fret not, Dennis Marrero (nephew) and myself, Craig Childs (Uncle), are here to help. We feel your pain about all the hate, lies, distortions, gaffes, mis-spoken words, haircut analyses and general 10-league boot deep bull crap that passes […]