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All the Torture That’s Fit to Print

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The NYT splashed the "confession" extracted under torture of Khalid Sheik Mohammed all over its front page today.Mr. Mohammed indicated in the transcript that some of his earlier statements to C.I.A. interrogators were the result of … [Read more...]

The mole hill

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Here it is, a real mole-hill, hot off flickr. It doesn't look very impressive, does it, and I predict that as soon as the legislature starts trying to reinsert funding for its gazebo operations and Big Dig roofing contractors the enthusiasm … [Read more...]

Obama Setting the Pace on Iraq

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Obama is looking better and better to me.From today's NYT:The notion of Democratic leaders embracing a timetable to leave Iraq had ramifications beyond Congress, particularly in the presidential race. The Senate plan sets a goal for troops … [Read more...]

The Hacks Want IN!

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It is becoming more and more clear what DrapeGate, CarGate, and CallGate have in common: the Beacon Hill Breakfast Club wants in. David Bernstein writes in The Phoenix:To some, the lack of State House experience among people at top levels - … [Read more...]

The Empire Strikes Back

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The Globe has now devoted two days of full-force front-page coverage to a legal call by our Governor to help a company with business interests in our state. First question: why? One possibility is genuine moral outrage. I think we can … [Read more...]

Happy Birthday Boston Globe!

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The Globe is 135 today. What do you think the corporation should do to ensure it thrives for another 135 years? Personally, I think they should try to remake themselves into an internet-based news community supported by a mix of advertising … [Read more...]

First, Not France

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He polls 13 points to McCain's 28 and Giuliani's 27 in neighboring New Hampshire. He's got the sobriquet "flip-flopper" pasted to his forehead with Gorilla Glue. Now his proposed campaign slogan, "First, Not France," is being mocked across … [Read more...]

Open Thread on the Budget

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Following a suggestion from reader Steverino, here is an open thread on this evening's budget announcement as so excellently liveblogged by Charley. Pitch in with your thoughts. … [Read more...]

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