The Bushies Are Criminals. Why Not Prosecute Them?
Region: New YorkAs the TV showed George Bush’s helicopter lifting off soon after the inauguration, cheers went up from those sharing this moment with me – and, I’m sure, from people across the land and around the world. ... more
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Pies Don’t Grow on Trees, Mr. Obama
Region: New YorkOK. The honeymoon’s over. With the election a month behind us, I must take up a serious issue with our president-elect. It’s become commonplace to hear Republicans – who, if you... more
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Clinging to McCain Smears, Even at This Obama Moment
Region: New York
I’ve been strongly tempted lately to feel optimistic about my country’s future – almost giddy, in fact, now that I can taste the end of the Bush disaster. I have to pinch myself occasionally when I watch ... more
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Can We Put the Flags Away Now?
Region: New YorkCome on. The campaign’s over. There’s no more need to pander to the knee-jerk patriots, those who measure love of country by size of flag. Can’t we put away all the flags and the flag lapel pins? On the m... more
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Let's Hear It for the Heroes of the Obama Triumph
Region: New YorkThere were many heroes in last week’s glorious election triumph. Barack Obama himself, of course, who maintained his cool, honesty, eloquence and vision in the face of nasty attacks and lies. But don’t forget h... more
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Spread the Wealth? That’s What Government Does
Region: New YorkHold on a second. Exactly what is wrong with “spreading the wealth”? Are those really dirty words? The desperate McCain campaign is trying to score last-minute points by suggesti... more
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Tens of Millions Will Vote for McCain. That’s Terrifying.
Region: New York
It’s looking good for the election: Obama’s up 8 in the polls, and seems to have a lock on the electoral college. So why am I suddenly so depressed? True, a glass that’s 54 percent full will – at la... more
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Market Losses? Just an Investment in an Obama Future
Region: New York
That bundle you recently lost in the stock market? Stop weeping and look at the bright side. Think of it as your share of an investment in the nation’s future. Because face it: Many voters are so u... more
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OK, Let’s Imagine a Palin Presidency
Region: New YorkI’m sorry, but sometimes this country just terrifies me. In a recent post, I made the case that even the Republican faithful should vote for Obama – that they should realize that, considering the m... more
Views: 541Why Thinking Republicans Must Vote for Obama
Region: New YorkOpen letter to the Republican faithful: OK, we probably disagree with each other on practically every issue, from guns to taxes to gay marriage to abortion. And much as I consider you dead wrong on all these issues, let&rs... more
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