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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 01:35 PM

    Wow - completely OT

    I just received, in the mail from The Salon Media Group, a copy of GG's "How Would A Patriot Act?" Don't know why, but it's a nice surprise!

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