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Thursday, November 27, 2008 12:00 AM

I'm grateful for Barack Obama

My sappy Thanksgiving post got more serious as I watched the Mumbai tragedy unfold.

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  • Friday, November 28, 2008 06:09 PM

    More Examples of the Best and Brightest Being the Best and Brightest

    Yes, Joan - campaign dynamics often escalate to the sharpest contrasts, even when the subtle contrasts truly have more shared interests in common.

    I also think the 'War on Terror' should be remade altogether - into less of a "War," and more of a defeat of terrorism, relying more on technological and enlightened power.

    I have seen a number of inspiring stories from the UK about enlightened Muslim leaders who have helped reform extremist militants. And now those men who are reformed are working to help other vulnerable young and disaffected youth see the light.

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