Month: October 2009

I’m Sure This is Good News for Republicans

Early this morning, President Obama attended a brief dignified ceremony as the remains of 18 soldiers killed in Afghanistan were returned to Dover Air Force Base. There’s a picture of him saluting the casket of Army Sgt....

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Northern Afghan Warlords Dostum vs Malik

. Northern Warlords Dostum vs Malik and seat of power in Mazar-e Sharif WASHINGTON, August 21, 2006 (RFE/RL) — For years, northern Afghanistan has seen sporadic fighting between supporters of two long-time warlords, Abdul...

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Talking Public Option

Evan Bayh acknowledges that 50 Democratic senators can get a public option using the budget reconciliation process. And that is probably true, depending on how the parliamentarian rules on the germaneness to the budget deficit...

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World Series Thread

I’m ready for the Series to begin. I don’t think it is going to be as high-scoring as people think. If the Phillies are going to win, they’re going to have to beat C.C. Sabathia at least once. Tonight’s...

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