Christian Foust
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- : The Posessed by F.M. Dostoevsky Humboldt's Gift by Saul Bellow Fortress of Solitude by Jonathan Lethem
- : “Problems will always torment us because all important problems are insoluble: that is why they are important. The good comes from the continuing struggle to try and solve them, not from the vain hope of their solution.” - Arthur Schlesinger Jr.
CNN: A Fact Check on Clinton's Foreign Policy
I noticed this headline on the screenshot about Obama's article and was curious. I laughed at how Clinton-friendly the language was. Not much needs to be said about it, read it for yourself the link is: http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/03/06/clinton.foreign.fact/index.htmlWhat scanty research! The...more »
Posted on March 8, 2008 1:28 PM
The New Clinton Tactic
I am starting to notice a trend. Hillary is obviously lying in the weeds while the press does her bidding wagging their tongues at Obama going negative. I have no doubt that Camp Clinton has taken notice that the NAFTA...more »
Posted on March 7, 2008 1:32 PM
Why I Was Ashamed Watching 60 Minutes
I write this blog immediately following watching the 60 Minutes piece on the Clinton and Obama campaigns in Ohio. I understand that this is the heat of the political moment but I felt shame as I watched Hillary Clinton respond...more »
Posted on March 2, 2008 7:40 PM
Consistency, Control, and Presidential Outlook
Mark Penn and his constant ridiculous spin seem to be just another sign of Hillary Clinton's lack of ability to manage and lead when the going gets tough. Yesterday it seemed apparent that even people close to her, Harold Ickes,...more »
Posted on February 29, 2008 2:57 PM
NPR: Bill Cunningham Ditches McCain
National Public Radio's Robert Siegel interviewed Bill Cunningham following McCain's disavowal of Cunningham after he used Barack Obama's full name in a provovative introduction for McCain at a rally in Ohio. Cunningham denied he was attempting to smear Obama. It...more »
Posted on February 27, 2008 6:28 PM
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Fair, insightful and important, again. Thanks, Matthew.
Posted at March 8, 2008 1:38 PM in response to Foreign Policy Credentials, Please.
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One more question...have you read the books or just the blurbs on them?
Posted at March 8, 2008 1:30 PM in response to Feminism and Power(s)
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How unfortunate that criticism of America's policies is labeled "hating", as if to say that disagreeing with decisions our country has made translates to venom for the entire place.
You refer to the "repugs" but are using a Bush key talking point. Your message here seems to cross lines. You are complaining about "hating-on America" and yet; how American is it to name-call and generalize those with different ideas than yours? I happen to know a few Republican's who are disgusted by the patriotism-baiting that your post so readily indulges in.
This sort of partisanship worries me and your post is the perfect example of why. The ideological partisan needs to alienate the other side and alienating tactics are strikingly similar. Your post generalizes women, Republicans, and those who don't agree with all of America's decisions. I try to be hopeful that civility returns to all sides.
Posted at March 8, 2008 1:20 PM in response to Feminism and Power(s)
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I agree with you. This just maybe one of the most unfortunate events of the campaign, at least in my eyes. Josh just wrote on the front page about Obama being slapped around and I agree in general but I think their backs were against the wall with Powers. She made a mistake that Obama has made a promise, not sure where I heard the audio, that anyone in his campaign who resorted to tactics below such and such a curve would be asked to leave. Samantha Powers, tragically, did just that. They had to stop the bleeding and if she didn't resign soon I am sure the Obama Camp knew that someone in the Clinton Camp had that audio ready to go the longer it wasn't addressed. Sad day.
Posted at March 7, 2008 1:48 PM in response to Feminism and Power(s)
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I think this is a loss and you are oversimplifying the mind that Samantha Power brings to the table. If you have read her work you would understand that she has done more than just work on genocide. Her studies involve intricate analysis of the decision making processes within many levels of government that lead to the actual foreign policy decisions carried out. Your statements overgeneralize her expertise. The loss of Samantha Powers is disheartening. Furthermore, I am concerned with the underlying assumption of your statements...How will we get new blood in the foreign policy establishment if we don't give new entrance?
Posted at March 7, 2008 1:10 PM in response to Power Resigns Over Hillary-Is-Monster Comment
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The link for the transcript is http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/29/60minutes/main3894659.shtml
Posted at March 2, 2008 8:15 PM in response to Why I Was Ashamed Watching 60 Minutes
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Thanks for the link, Diet. I am new and this was my first blog. I screwed up adding the link and didn't have time to figure it out.
Posted at February 27, 2008 10:18 PM in response to NPR: Bill Cunningham Ditches McCain
