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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 06:42 PM

    Is THAT What They're Calling It These Days?

    And, have my rusty French polished in between.

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    I've never heard this particular euphemism before, and I'm still not sure if it means what I think it means.

    But, anyway, um... vive la France!

    —Little Brother Read Little Brother's other letters

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