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    Actually, if you have a pre-existing condition you may not be able to buy life insurance (sorry about those bad…
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    • Well, actually McGovern never stood much of a chance in 1972....and given the state of the economy in 1984 and…
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    • Delongo, let me suggest there are different ways of fighting.   Further, let me suggest that the radical right would…
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    • Just off the top of my head, the Recovery Act, the Affordable Care Act, the Dodd/Frank Act are major fights…
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    • brendan, I think it's not a matter of being "ungrateful", as much as it is a matter of recognizing the…
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    • Thanks for checking.  I think this is a good example of one of Obama's favorite rhetorical devices---using humor, both in…
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    • Quentin, check out a video clip of "they talk about me like a dog".  Obama doesn't look like he's feeling…
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    • Booman, thanks for posting this.  For some reason, the following John Adams quote came to mind: "I must study politics…
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    • So the question then becomes, what political fights will help unify enough Senate Democrats (50, plus Joe Biden) to reform…
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    • In addition, such a fight would have the added political virtue of building the case for eliminating or weakening the…
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    • Some small consolation:  Obama seems to do better in the fall than in the summer.  After falling behind in Iowa…
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    • How did the Democrats get here? For now, I'm going to stick with the theory that says at least 90%…
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    • Booman, I'm mildly shocked and pleasantly surprised at Kristol's analysis of the speech.  I agree with you about the "accountability…
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    • I'd be interested in other people's thoughts on this, but I take it as a bit of good news that…
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    • Thanks to all above, especially Errol, for the discussion and insight. James Cone's "Black Theology and Black Power" was published…
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    • One of the great nativist waves in US history was the "Know Nothings" of the 1840s and 50s.  To give…
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    • Quentin, thanks for the thoughtful and courteous response.   I think the two key factors in the November elections are…
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    • Small point:  It's my understanding that the White House Correspondents Association, not the Obama White House, controls the seating at…
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    • Booman, I agree with the main thrust of your point.  As for race riots in Manhattan, there were major riots…
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    • Good point.  So Gates stays at Defense and provides invaluable cover for Obama's efforts to get out of Iraq and…
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