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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 05:09 PM

    Little Brother

    It would be unfortunate if, as happens in such conflicts, Glenn somehow becomes the "bad guy". Glenn hasn't harshly condemned bebop-o or shown anything but good will towards him; the prospects of bebop-o's future access is strictly between him and Glenn, IMO.

    I entirely appreciate why Glenn did what he did. And you're right, he showed complete goodwill. I don't why bebop-o did what he did and I suppose, from the perspective of a guy who simply enjoys reading and commenting here, it doesn't really matter. So, in sum, I like bebop-o, hope he's doing well, hope he finds another place to comment, and have only the best thoughts for and of him.

    And that's the last I'll say of this, since I'm probably beating a dead horse.

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