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In Barack we trust?

Obama campaigned on his personality and judgment and won. Now, like it or not, he isn't beholden to anyone.
By David Sirota

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  • Saturday, November 29, 2008 07:09 AM

    That acronym

    (e.g. Gen. John Singlaub, later to lead the ASC)

    ASC = American Security Council

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