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Monday, May 12, 2008 12:00 AM

Clinton and Obama on Al-Jazeera

The Arab network has followed the Democratic race closely. Inside its studios, I discover how Clinton's "obliterate Iran" comment played, and much more.
By Juan Cole

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  • Sunday, May 11, 2008 11:08 PM

    Marash quit because he doesn't want to be blacklisted by the neocons

    Electro Robot should bear in mind that for others there are "news values" to consider. The Marashes of this world are understandably, though not pardonably, more interested in their "careers". Robots, by definition, do not exercise initiative, so my suggestion is probably pointless. I mean, robotism is Electro Robot's professed ideal, to judge by his freely chosen handle.

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