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Tuesday, November 18, 2008 12:00 AM

Has there been too much bipartisanship or too little?

The reward Joe Lieberman will receive today is justified by the claimed need for more bipartisanship harmony. Is it even possible to have more than we have now?
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Tuesday, November 18, 2008 09:58 AM

    Perhaps to play devil's advocate

    And from purely the realm of political theatre and bs, concerning the idea of spinning this as an Obama led idea. What could make Obama look more diplomatic, mature and magnanimous than forgiving Lieberman? I am reminded of Frodo and Golem, and so will the viewers. In short, bad governance, good political action theatre.

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