Month: September 2014

Excellent Interview George Mitchell

An extraordinary person sums up America’s peril in the Middle East. The greatest threat to U.S. security are we as a nation over-extending our influence and our intervention in regional conflicts. ○ Former Sen....

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That’s a Bad Argument

I don’t think Mark Sumner is convincing at all. He declares that “ISIS represents no threat to the United States. None.” That’s a hard sell to the parents of American hostages still held by ISIS. I think...

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Awaiting Obama’s Big Speech

I’m struggling to write about the situation in Iraq and Syria in part because I want to hear what the president has to say. One thing I believe already, however, is that Congress ought to debate and authorize the action...

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Sam Wang is Keeping Me Sane

My confidence level on holding the Senate is beginning to get just a little wobbly, so I am pleased to see Sam Wang explain his model. I have a lot of confidence in his abilities to predict election outcomes. I also have a lot...

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Cuomo Result Shows Progressive Racial Divide

Here are some preliminary numbers on the results from the Cuomo/Teachout showdown: The Five Boroughs Brooklyn: Cuomo 67% Teachout 30% Manhattan: Cuomo 55% Teachout 43% Queens: Cuomo 74% Teachout 22% Staten Island: Cuomo 66%...

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