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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 06:34 AM

    I Smell Napalm This Morning...

    ...and it smells like victory! Congratulations Glenn!

    Of course it wasn't just Glenn and its only a small and impermanent victory, but Glenn is exactly right. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.

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