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Iraqi civil war, conflict with Iran, Turkish-Kurdish violence, chaos throughout the Middle East -under George Bush's leadership, the United States has put an explosive vest on Earth itself.
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The climate challenge is a huge scale problem. Without scale, all you have is a green hobby.
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The cost of corruption in Iraq cannot be measured only in lost opportunities, lives and money. There will be a long hangover of shame.
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Putin's successor is likely to inherit a host of domestic and foreign policy problems.
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Russia's business reputation does not match its economic success.
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Is there a more pointless act than catching a fish that I intend to release?
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The U.S. and torture
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Monday, October 22, 2007 Taxpayers, it's time to open your wallets. November ballot initiatives total almost $10 billion in state spending. School districts are asking for almost $7 billion more in taxes, and local governments are seeking $9 billion in bonds.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 The Austin Revitalization Authority was created to be a catalyst for revitalization in East Austin. If the ARA did not exist, there would still be crime, prostitution and the decaying remains of the formerly vibrant East 11th and 12th streets commercial corridor.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 In the aftermath of violent shootings and murders, one of the first questions is, "Could we have seen this tragedy coming?" In too many cases the answer is a resounding yes.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 'La gente dice que Earl Stewart lo hizo solo por el poderoso dolar." (People say Earl Stewart did it only for the almighty dollar.) "El dice que tienen razon." (He says they're right.) What's that? The subtitles are distracting? Fine, I'll stop.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 We all have the face of someone in mind when people talk about cancer. Someone who is no longer with us. Someone in treatment. Someone who survived. Cancer is one of our most formidable enemies.
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Monday, October 22, 2007 Texas voters will decide on November 6 whether to approve Proposition 13, a dangerous measure which will harm innocent men by greatly eroding the rights of those accused of domestic violence.
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The UK government's chief scientist has advised that badgers should be culled to prevent the spread of TB amongst cattle. Your views?
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A pilot scheme launched in Scotland will see children aged between five and seven get a free meal at school. Your reaction?
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The government is to announce further restrictions on the domestic use of hosepipes. What is your reaction?
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The Obama campaign released its third television ad today in New Hampshire: I think having no music works -- more intimate -- which plays toward Obama's natural charisma and speaking style....
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If you know anything about Chuck Norris, this is big. And if you don't know anything about Chuck Norris, read and weep....
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Getting much more serious than his very popular "Job Interview" ads, Bill Richardson highlights his experience in another way: From the press release: The ad, entitled "Only One," details a hostage situation in Iraq that then-Congressman Richardson was called upon...
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Instead of adding my opinions to the already overflowing and mostly useless river of commentary declaring "winners and losers" from last night, let me take an altogether different angle. Fox News has broadcast three debates thus far - May 15...
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Was last night's GOP debate the most important so far? In some ways, the closer we get to the actual voting, the more important each debate will get. But, in NRO's Byron York's view, last night confirmed that the GOP...
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First, a shot from Rudy: Next, one from McCain: More debate videos in the Vlog....
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Valerie Plame's new book hits the shelves today. Will it be best seller or will we find it languishing in the remainder bin by Christmas? Your guess is as good as mine. In any event, Val is doing the requisite...
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A friend from overseas sends word of a shooting at a US Naval base in Bahrain: Two US naval officers have been shot dead and a third wounded at an American military base in Bahrain. The shootings took place in...
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As we all know by now, Sam Brownback exited the presidential contest late last week. And I guess I am behind the news cycle here, but I thought I'd offer some thoughts on his departure. There is not much to...
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