http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2009/03/13/squishy-squishy-squishy-squish/ n. the principle of good order<br /><br /> "Observe the strange inversion of all order and sense! Dignity debased; how vilely is the function of a consul prostituted!" ~The Craftsman Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:22:40 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2009/03/13/squishy-squishy-squishy-squish/comment-page-1/#comment-30807 Daniel Larison Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:42:59 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/?p=8824#comment-30807 You're quite right. I think he was being modest or trying to make a joke. He is "squishy" in that he engages pro-choice arguments and doesn't immediately denounce the people who make them, which is why even a lot of people who reject his views find his arguments interesting. You’re quite right. I think he was being modest or trying to make a joke. He is “squishy” in that he engages pro-choice arguments and doesn’t immediately denounce the people who make them, which is why even a lot of people who reject his views find his arguments interesting.

]]> http://www.amconmag.com/larison/2009/03/13/squishy-squishy-squishy-squish/comment-page-1/#comment-30806 johnhenry7 Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:39:43 +0000 http://www.amconmag.com/larison/?p=8824#comment-30806 I've been reading Douthat's blog and much of his work for the last five years, and I'd be hard-pressed to point to anything that was 'squishy' on pro-life issues. That was one of the major reasons I thought he might not get the New York Times position honestly (that and his age). My assumption is that there was some context missing from the 'squishy' pro-life quote; at any rate, those unfamiliar with his work should take a look at it prior to criticizing him. I’ve been reading Douthat’s blog and much of his work for the last five years, and I’d be hard-pressed to point to anything that was ’squishy’ on pro-life issues. That was one of the major reasons I thought he might not get the New York Times position honestly (that and his age). My assumption is that there was some context missing from the ’squishy’ pro-life quote; at any rate, those unfamiliar with his work should take a look at it prior to criticizing him.

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