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Bill Clinton Back to the Future

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Off-the-books diplomacy, recalling Bill Richardson's career as an unofficial negotiator with Saddam Hussein and Slobodan Milosevic in the Clinton era, is back with the former President himself in North Korea to arrange release of two imprisoned American journalists, employees of a media unit headed by former VP Al Gore. Bill Clinton's gig is complicated by his wife's status … [Read more...] about Bill Clinton Back to the Future

Tinklenberg Drops out of Minn 6 Race

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It's now official. El Tinklenberg is dropping out of the race to remove Michele Bachmann (R-Mars) from her seat for Minnesota's sixth Congressional District. Apparently, there were enough Democrats interested in sending Michele a one way ticket back to Crazytown that Tinklenberg didn't want to be involved in the internecine bloodbath. This may be a result of too many Democrats … [Read more...] about Tinklenberg Drops out of Minn 6 Race

How Journalist Lisa Ling’s Unusual Pleadings Helped Two US Women Be Freed by North Korea

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UPDATE: Miss Ling and Miss Lee are said to be aboard an aeroplane along with Bill Clinton, heading for California where their families await them. Yay. Safe journey to all. ..... But, the feat is not Bill Clinton's alone. Here is today's article about how Miss Ling's sister, well known journalist Lisa Ling used the polite form of apology and supplication publicly to ask North … [Read more...] about How Journalist Lisa Ling’s Unusual Pleadings Helped Two US Women Be Freed by North Korea

North Korea ‘Pardons’ Two Journalists

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North Korean's Supreme Nutjob has 'pardoned' the two journalists they have been holding captive and they will be on the way home soon. Obviously this is good news but I'm not sure we really need to celebrate too much over what former President Clinton may or may not have done. The fact is that North Korea in effect kidnapped these two innocent women, held them hostage and … [Read more...] about North Korea ‘Pardons’ Two Journalists

Clunker Program Toys With Our Weakness

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I was watching video clips of Republican congressmen criticizing the ever-popular "cars for clunkers" program and it got me thinking. Here is one scenario: If there is anything Americans love most, it's their cars and bargaining a good deal buying one. The government's auto stimulus program plays right into that emotional bonding by offering up to $4,500 credit for trading … [Read more...] about Clunker Program Toys With Our Weakness

Alert the Media

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Since you all never seem to be able to get enough of me and my endless supply of wit, I'll be the guest on The Ed Morrissey show today, starting shortly at 3 pm ET. Just follow the link and be sure to register for a free user account at uStream if you don't have one already if you want to chat. After that, at 4 pm ET, I'll be cohosting as usual at Betty Jo Tucker's Movie … [Read more...] about Alert the Media

We Have Elected The Legion Of Doom

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Curse that Lex Luthor, dreaded leader of the Legion Of Doom. We have been duped into electing two of his most powerful villains to the Office of the Presidency: Joker The Black (aka President Barack H. Obama) and Bushitler (aka former President George W. Bush). Oh you dastardly man Lex Luthor. The cunning, the scheming, the twisted plots within plots that you conceived to … [Read more...] about We Have Elected The Legion Of Doom

Has Tide Shifted For Cash For Clunkers Senate Vote?

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Has the tide shifted in the upcoming Senate vote for Cash For Clunkers? There are now rumblings that it has or, at the least, is starting to turn. Here's one via Reuters: U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, a Michigan Democrat, told Reuters that the Senate may vote as early as Wednesday to approve a $2 billion extension of the popular cash-for-clunkers consumer rebate program … [Read more...] about Has Tide Shifted For Cash For Clunkers Senate Vote?

GUEST VOICE: A Wish About Invective on This Day of Obama’s Birthday — and Mine

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Dear Readers, Today Joe Gandelman wrote about the ongoing issue of uncivil discourse, "Why don’t I just copy this first sentence and repaste it every week? But here goes: Just when you thought bar on American early 21st century political “debate” has fallen about as far as it can go, you’re wrong...." In that exact vein, here is a Guest Voice by Elijah Sweete, a lawyer of … [Read more...] about GUEST VOICE: A Wish About Invective on This Day of Obama’s Birthday — and Mine

The New GI Bill Is Now in Effect

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As a Vietnam War era veteran, I received most of my higher education using the ("old") G.I. Bill---with extensions---and with the help of other military educational programs and assistance. So, on Monday, I was delighted to hear President Obama welcome the extension of GI Bill education benefits to our post-9/11 veterans with these words: While so many were reaching … [Read more...] about The New GI Bill Is Now in Effect

Yet Another Sign Of Lowering The Bar On American Political “Debate”

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Why don't I just copy this first sentence and repaste it every week? But here goes: Just when you thought bar on American early 21st century political "debate" has fallen about as far as it can go, you're wrong. Read this about where we are in terms of discussing serious issues. There's even a guide for those who want to drown out the discussion and "polarize" -- but that … [Read more...] about Yet Another Sign Of Lowering The Bar On American Political “Debate”

Will Christie Whitman be Heard?

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With her pleas for a more moderate, more mainstream GOP, Christine Todd Whitman has long been one of my favorite Republican voices -- and she's at it again, according to a report from Chris Cillizza late yesterday. Case in point: Whitman criticizes her party for their recent debate over Obama's "cap and trade" energy policy, noting that the Republican attacks centered on … [Read more...] about Will Christie Whitman be Heard?

Is Iran’s Theocracy Imploding?

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Is Iran's theocracy imploding? Jamsheed Choksy -- Professor of Iranian Studies and former Director of the Middle Eastern Studies Program at Indiana University, and a member of the US National Council on the Humanities at the National Endowment for the Humanities -- makes the case that it is in this MUST READ on RealClearWorld. Here's a small part of the beginning: Swept … [Read more...] about Is Iran’s Theocracy Imploding?