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Obama's Libyan Gamble

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Rather than selling a war as an existential threat to America, American democracy, freedom, the flag, Mom, and apple pie (as pretty much every president has done for decades), Barack Obama's approach is something new: war as a nuisance.

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McCain and the Flip-Flops

Norm Stamper | Posted 05.25.2011

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Norm Stamper

"Talk about your flip-floppers," says McCain. "Gates and Mullen aren't on board on this, my friend. They're just parroting their boss. They want to keep 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' as much as I do."

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Friday Talking Points [110] -- Left Still Waiting For Rahm Apology

Chris Weigant | Posted 05.25.2011

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Chris Weigant

Democrats need to realize that they still have the biggest majority in both houses of Congress that they are likely to see in their lifetimes.

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Admiral Mike Mullen Joins Twitter

The Huffington Post | Rachel Weiner | Posted 05.25.2011

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Admiral Mike Mullen, the highest ranking military officer in the U.S. Armed Forces, has joined Twitter at thejointstaff. His boss, President Obama, ha...

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Canaries in the Coal Mine

Carlos Watson | Posted 05.25.2011

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Carlos Watson

They may live in cities other than Washington, speak languages other than English, make money via means other than approval-mongering -- but these six may just become key players in the new Obama administration.

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Gays in the Military: It's Time for Spine

Aubrey Sarvis | Posted 05.25.2011

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Aubrey Sarvis

When Secretary of Defense Robert Gates failed to recommend Peter Pace for a second two-year term as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff one year ago...

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