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| − | '''Andrew Sullivan''' is a [[libertarian]] leaning and self ascribed [[conservative]] (in the tradition of Edmund Burke and Michael Oakeshott) blogger. He is known for his independent views. His [[blog]] has become quite popular. | + | '''Andrew Sullivan''' is a [[libertarian]] leaning and self ascribed [[conservative]] (in the tradition of [[Edmund Burke]] and Michael Oakeshott) blogger. He is known for his independent views. His [[blog]] has become quite popular. |
Sullivan was born in the [[United Kingdom]] and moved to the [[United States]] in the 1980s. He was educated at [[Oxford University]]. He is a staunch proponent of [[gay marriage]]. Although he supported the election of President [[George W. Bush]] and the invasion of [[Iraq]], he has grown very critical of the Bush administration in recent years. He now opposes the policies of President Bush in Iraq. | Sullivan was born in the [[United Kingdom]] and moved to the [[United States]] in the 1980s. He was educated at [[Oxford University]]. He is a staunch proponent of [[gay marriage]]. Although he supported the election of President [[George W. Bush]] and the invasion of [[Iraq]], he has grown very critical of the Bush administration in recent years. He now opposes the policies of President Bush in Iraq. | ||
Revision as of 19:38, July 8, 2009
Andrew Sullivan is a libertarian leaning and self ascribed conservative (in the tradition of Edmund Burke and Michael Oakeshott) blogger. He is known for his independent views. His blog has become quite popular.
Sullivan was born in the United Kingdom and moved to the United States in the 1980s. He was educated at Oxford University. He is a staunch proponent of gay marriage. Although he supported the election of President George W. Bush and the invasion of Iraq, he has grown very critical of the Bush administration in recent years. He now opposes the policies of President Bush in Iraq.
Andrew Sullivan is known for having publicly described himself as both a homosexual[1] and a Catholic. For example, Sullivan's public statements led to this question and answer:[2]
- John Hawkins: What do you say to people who think that being gay and wanting to be a Catholic in good standing are two incompatible things?
- Andrew Sullivan: I'd say they have a point. I've tried hard. But the real tragedy is that the hierarchy will not even discuss the issue. It's closed. Over. ...