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Tuesday, January 13, 2009 12:00 AM

Criticisms, political pressure and Barack Obama

The president-elect's advisors respond to the firestorm created by Sunday's remarks on Guantanamo, illustrating the value of criticizing Obama when he deserves it.

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  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009 08:14 PM

    @ Little Brother

    It would be unfortunate if, as happens in such conflicts, Glenn somehow becomes the "bad guy". Glenn hasn't harshly condemned bebop-o or shown anything but good will towards him; the prospects of bebop-o's future access is strictly between him and Glenn, IMO.

    First, I want to apologize to Glenn for all this off-topic.

    Second, I don't really think anyone who has posted here on behalf of Bebop's past contribution history is attempting to portray Glenn as a "bad guy". On the contrary, several of us have acknowledged that his reasons for his actions are understood and accepted.

    But I urge restraint in second-guessing, noodging, or guilt-tripping Glenn.

    Lastly, this is not what is happening. At least, not from me.

    I am not happy with the situation, but that doesn't mean I blame Glenn.

    I'm sorry I'm so far behind tonight......it's starting to become a horrible habit.

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