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The death of reagan – thacher economics

September 30, 2008 By skifree_99

Smack-on stuff here from HuffPost. All the things that big government can't be blamed for (Fema failures/Katrina, economy in the tank, Iraq war failures, loss of privacy, erosion of our constitutional rights, etc., etc. Does McCain Still … [Read more...]

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“McCain Loses His Head” G. Will 9/23/08

September 23, 2008 By skifree_99

No need to add anything here... McCain Loses His Head By George F. Will, WaPo Tuesday, September 23, 2008; A21 "The queen had only one way of settling all difficulties, great or small. 'Off with his head!' she said without even looking … [Read more...]

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How to Beat McCain’s Bounce: Myerson WaPo

September 10, 2008 By skifree_99

Good stuff here. Its the economy stupid! How to Beat McCain's Bounce By Harold Meyerson Wednesday, September 10, 2008; A15 Sarah's a hit with the ladies -- white ladies, anyway. Monday's Washington Post-ABC News poll, which showed a newly … [Read more...]

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Obama: Thoughts about what this nation could be…

October 3, 2007 By skifree_99

....*Remarks of Senator Obama During the 140th Howard University Opening Convocation* As prepared for delivery: It's a privilege to be a part of today's convocation and an honor to receive this degree from Howard.  There are few other … [Read more...]

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The bigger issue in NYC (not Iran)

September 24, 2007 By skifree_99

The frenzy in NYC over the Iranian president's visit should not overshadow the critical week at the UN in discussions about how to move forward as the first cycle of the Kyoto Protocol ends.Clearly the US needs to adopt something like RGGI … [Read more...]

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Climate Energy Questions for Candidates

August 1, 2007 By skifree_99

Jim Hansen's (of NASA) Declaration of Responsible Stewardship: (pdf) 1. Will you support a moratorium on new coal-fired power plants that do not capture and sequester CO2?2. Will you support legislation to transform utility rewards so as to … [Read more...]

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George Bachrach Defending Deval on NECN

March 8, 2007 By skifree_99

Kudos to George Bachrach for his defense of Deval Patrick on Braude's show on NECN last night (Wednesday 3-7). George helps put thing into a proper perspective and helps show the minority party as trying to blow this all out of proportion. … [Read more...]

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Bush, Terrorism and American Revolution

February 19, 2007 By skifree_99

Many interesting parallels here but probably not what GWB had in mind.Hmmm: a people struggling to kick out an imperious major world power who had few clues as to the sentiment of the people, what was going on the ground and why they were … [Read more...]

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Shock and Awe. Iraq War Plans Assumed only 5,000 U.S. Troops by Dec. 2006

February 15, 2007 By skifree_99

Fascinating stuff. To look at the 10 powerpoint slides prepared for Gen. Tommy Franks to brief the prez and Rumsfeld, etc.  go to http://www.nsarchive...More great work by the Nation Security Archive at GWU. I recommend all get on … [Read more...]

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Swift endorses McCain

February 14, 2007 By skifree_99

Can't wait to see where Kerry Healey throws her weight.Wednesday, February 14, 2007Former acting governor Swift to endorse McCain By Stephanie Ebbert, Globe Staff Former acting governor Jane Swift, who bowed out of contention for the 2002 … [Read more...]

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