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Thursday, January 8, 2009 12:00 AM

W. and the damage done

President Bush inherited a peaceful, prosperous America. As he exits, Salon consults experts in seven fields to try to assess the devastation.
By Vincent Rossmeier and Gabriel Winant

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  • Friday, January 9, 2009 11:12 AM

    Preaching to the choir

    that is what this article does.

    GWB was elected a second time. So the blame, if Americans of all kinds really think something is wrong other than a cyclical downfall(economy), rests on all of us.At least those that voted for him the second time.

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