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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 04:59 PM

    Mona

    No one here is writing about liking the smell of their own flatulence.

    Well maybe they should be. Nobody minds their own brand.

    —Chris Sinnard Read Chris Sinnard's other letters

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