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3:06 PM Jun 23rd: Media have toned down “anti-incumbent fever” theme. Here’s why. As of today, 5 members of Congress have lost but 240 re-nominated (98%).
1:32 PM Jun 23rd: Obama was generous in praise of McChrystal, made smart choice in Petraeus, & put emphasis on winning Afghan war. 100% better than BP speech.
1:38 PM Jun 22nd: Msg from student: “I knew u were old, had no idea how old. What was Jefferson really like?” I will not ID u, but wish I could re-grade u
1:24 PM Jun 22nd: Harry Truman: “If there is one basic element in our Constitution, it is civilian control of the military.”
10:27 AM Jun 22nd: Founders understood need for civilian control of military, given classical history. See Geo. Washington farewell address (& Ike’s too).
9:05 AM Jun 22nd: McChrystal was lucky his comments weren’t on videotape. YouTube would break a record. Even the kid singing Lady Gaga couldn’t compete.
2:49 PM Jun 21st: Will the parties ever get new attack lines? Oldest, silliest jab at POTUS: Golfing while Rome burns. From Ike to Obama, nothing’s changed.
9:44 AM Jun 18th: Gulf spill producing as many gaffes as oil blobs: “I want my life back”, “the small people”, “shakedown apology”, etc.
9:42 AM Jun 18th: Ds & most Rs actually agree: Barton is King of Dumb. One of the most politically tone-deaf comments ever.