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Monday, December 8, 2008 12:00 AM

Gen. Hayden and the claimed irrelevance of presidential appointments

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  • Monday, December 8, 2008 12:20 PM

    I would say right after Obama won the election.

    Progressives and Liberals, thank you for your votes and your faith in "Change that we can Believe In!", but you see, know things have changed and we don't need your votes, your opinions, your advice or your support. Now shut up and go away. We will be calling on you for the next time we need your votes.

    Thank youfor your support.

    Really.

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