Author: BooMan

Iraq: Theater of the Absurd

My father, who lived through World War Two, always thought Hogan’s Heroes was disrespectful and frivolous. It didn’t take the war seriously. But I have always had a soft spot for literature and film that makes light...

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Iraq: Close Call for Congressional Delegation

A close call in Iraq leaves me wondering ‘what if?’. What if this attack had succeeded? Congressional sources confirmed late Thursday that a military transport plane carrying three Republican senators and a...

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Why Democrats Don’t

I volunteered for Bill Bradley in 2000. I thought it was absolutely critical that he deny Al Gore the nomination. I believe history has vindicated that appraisal. I know Gore has legions of fans these days, but he still lost to...

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Why Democrats Don’t

I volunteered for Bill Bradley in 2000. I thought it was absolutely critical that he deny Al Gore the nomination. I believe history has vindicated that appraisal. I know Gore has legions of fans these days, but he still lost to...

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