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Wednesday, August 15, 2007 12:00 AM

Yes, but will Michael Gerson take the credit?

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  • Wednesday, August 15, 2007 02:44 PM

    Another rep shot to hell

    I am beginnng to think there is something horrible about command so that some folks are willing to crash and burn in the interests of being "a good soldier." The general spent how many years building a reputation as a straight shooter and an innovator? And he is willing, like Esau, to sell it all for a bowl of chili. How sad.

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