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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.
Glenn Greenwald

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  • Tuesday, January 13, 2009 03:23 PM

    @NYU Student

    NYU grads are reputed to be a good catch as a husband, but don't let your hopes run away with you. Somehow I don't see polygamy in your future. Maybe not even monogamy.

    —Derbig Mooser Read Derbig Mooser's other letters

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