American Ideals

Bush's Final Press Conference

Chris Weigant | Posted 02.12.2009 | Politics

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Chris Weigant

Lest I be accused of "Bush Derangement Syndrome," I'm reproducing some of the most interesting answers Bush gave today, with a minimum of snarky commentary.

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Electing Obama Would Show America's Greatness

Cenk Uygur | Posted 11.29.2008 | Politics

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Cenk Uygur

Can we put aside superficialities to elect the most competent man no matter what his name or race is? Are we big enough to do that?

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David Broder's Twisted 4th of July

Leonce Gaiter | Posted 07.11.2008 | Home

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Leonce Gaiter

We have yet to arrive at the point where we can teach our history in full -- warts and all. Studying "the bonds we share with our fellow citizens" demands we study where and why those bonds have broken down.

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