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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 01:38 PM

    @london Lad

    Is it out of ignorance of Kafka or out of knowing him too well and not wanting to use well worn clichés that his name has never been mentioned?

    The Kafka estate is extremely litigious and very determined. They have sued the Klux Klux Klan three times. Along with several pest-abatement firms, based on their advertising.

    You don't want to mess around with those people.

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