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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 […]

Don’t Take Our Guns! – Uncle Vs. Nephew Part 1 of 2 (Nephew’s Take)

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Since the unfortunate events in places like Aurora and Sandy Hook, the issue of gun control has become an unavoidable topic. These incidents, however, have not changed my overall feelings on the subject, and I’m sure they haven’t changed the minds of others who felt strongly one way or the other prior to the shootings. […]

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 […]

nephew: What is the most important Issue in this election and who has your vote?

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The most pressing issue in this election, simply put, is the economy, but to properly judge its present state, it must be compared to what it was at the end of 2008. What got us here? The economic trend of the past three decades shows a series of booms and crashes, each becoming more significant […]

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 […]

If all else fails, maybe the swing states will go for the write-in option

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If Obama doesn’t win tonight, I hope the imp pulls through. Half Man!!!! Half Man!!!! Source: Game of Thrones on Facebook

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 […]