I found this blog post through its own self-promotion on the New York Times website. It’s argument isn’t as airtight as it could be, but there are still some interesting points here.
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New York Times: Amid Protests, President of Iran Speaks at Columbia.
I’m very curious what you think.
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Tom‘s on a roll this month. I always like his blogging, political and otherwise, but this month he’s been even more prolific than usual. Last Friday he analyzed God and the religious right as suggested by Oklahoma State Senator Ernie Chambers:
… Read the restHuman beings tend to make Gods in our own image.
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Evidently, Sallust was also familiar with a General Petraeus:
… Read the restWhen he had satisfied himself on every point, Petreius sounded the signal and ordered the cohorts to advance slowly, and the same movement was made by the enemy. On reaching a distance at which the light troops could engage, the two armies raised a great shout and charged each other, standard to standard.
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New York Times: Senate Blocks Detainees’ Rights Bill.
It would have passed in an up-down vote, but 60 votes are required for cloture.
Who voted for the bill? The Dems minus one, and Republicans Arlen Specter, Chuck Hegel, Richard Lugar, Gordon Smith, Olympia Snowe, and John Sununu.
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Well, how disappointing.
In a move that may have been decisive, the AFL-CIO has formally endorsed Don Williamson. The Flint Journal article mentions allegations of bias; that the endorsement was very conveniently timed, given the renewal of key contracts. I don’t know enough about the scene today to comment on the likelihood of that, but it’s not necessary.
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Check this out. It’s crazy.
National Radio Astronomy Observatory: Astronomers Find Enormous Hole in the Universe.
This isn’t quite as much of a break, but it’s still interesting:
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Segregation in U.S. schools rising.
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The objections are so facile that there is literally no support for them. The Times’ own response clearly illustrates a defined policy and precedent.
The New York Times: Cheney Jumps Into Frey Over MoveOn Ad.
The Washington Post: MoveOn Fires Back at Giuliani.
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