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    I think you're wrong to say "this is a reversal of the normal approach to world affairs." Traditionally, I believe…
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  • They would never agree to another summit precisely because the last one went so badly.
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  • I think your larger point is correct - that many progressives have switched gears somewhat by criticizing Obama now for…
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  • I think I'm the only one in the universe who believes that legislation will be passed by this Congress. Part…
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  • I actually agree that Boehner is no Newt.  I think he will genuinely try to produce actual legislation (though he…
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  • NYT says that Rouse will not be merely interim.
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  • Anyone want to hazard a guess as to how long this speech will satisfy those who constantly criticize Obama for…
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  • But Congressional acquiescence is probably needed to close Gitmo. This is the problem. Congress is withholding funds to close Gitmo…
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  • That's yesterday's story, and so about 1000 years out of date.
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  • This is the first time in this debate that I, too, have felt at sea understanding the legislative maneuvering. But…
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  • 95% yes.
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  • I don't know what's happened to the Paper of Record, which I still read religiously, but used to revere. Either…
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  • Are we sure that it would be filibustered? In ordinary times, I know there are at least a dozen Democrats…
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  • I think the most likely way out of this conundrum is to whittle down the Stupak group to a smaller…
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  • No, I don't mean guns can merely be regulated around the edges. "Reasonable" restrictions will be upheld.   I guess…
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  • It's not over the top to say that the court will apply the 2nd Amendment to the states; it is…
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  • Booman, I can't believe I'm reading such over-the-top analysis from you, of all people.  Take it from the perspective of…
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  • I'm guessing this obituary is a result of Booman following the adage, "if you can't say anything good about somebody,…
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  • You're objecting to working closely with the House and Senate to pass legislation? What's the alternative? Ignoring them? Telling them,…
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  • Amen to that!
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