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In the wake of the good political news last night, especially from Ohio, let us pause and consider these questions from Charlie Pierce over at Esquire (penned before the results were in). Because at the end of the day, they are the ones that matter. And if we can’t answer them, then anything that happened yesterday [...]
Archive for the ‘Permanent campaign’ Category
November 9th, 2011
September 8th, 2010
Now is the time for all good people to stiffen the spines of the Democratic Party — both before and after the election.
March 16th, 2010
If Congress is going to be on the take, then small donors should have the right to play the game.
December 26th, 2009
There’s an easy way to get rid of the filibuster at the beginning of 2011. If the Democrats fail to do it then, then they have no right to complain.
September 8th, 2009
Category: Permanent campaign, Watching Conservatives
The gentle liberal’s guide to anti-wingnut subversion.
September 4th, 2009
People are calling for Van Jones to resign, but Jay Bybee remains a federal judge with life tenure. Discuss.
September 4th, 2009
Category: Permanent campaign
Van Jones handed Republicans his own head by signing a 2004 petition that embraced 9/11 conspiracy nonsense about the Bush administration. He needs to man up and leave immediately before further damage is done.
August 31st, 2009
Category: Defense and national security, Foreign Policy, Permanent campaign, Terrorism and its control
George Will is going to call for a ground troop pullout from Afghanistan. Is he right?
“Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick”: The Coach and the President Heed an African Proverb
African-American leaders know better than to frighten their followers. Shouldn’t the rest of us know better than to berate them for their self-restraint?
Posted: Tuesday, February 1st, 2011 at 10:39 am
Tags: " African Americans, "Speak Softly And Carry a Big Stick, African Proverb, Angry Black Men, Arizona Shooting, Bears, Black Men, Chicago Bears, Coach, Commentariat, Leadership, Lovie Smith, Mike Ditka, Obama, Politics News, President, racism, Tucson-Shooting-Victims
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