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tigerhawk.blogspot.com - 1/11/2009
Democracy in Iraq: Into the fray!
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It certainly looks as though people are getting into the swing of democracy in Iraq: This sounds like an American city in the 19th century: As Iraq nears its provincial elections day, Jan. 31, residents are faced with ballots that could make even a seasoned voter's head spin. In total across the ...
foxnews.com - 1/11/2009
Bush Says He Refused to Bail Out Republicans With Iraq Withdrawal - FOXNews.com Transition Tracker
— foxnews.com — President Bush says he refused to "bail out my political party" by withdrawing troops "during the darkest... days of Iraq," a decision now lauded by his father in an unprecedented joint interview of both presidents by Brit Hume on "FOX News Sunday." ... (more) Bush Says He Refused to Bail Out Republicans With Iraq ...

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Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
thinkprogress.org - 1/14/2009
Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans Killed: ‘I Think So’
— thinkprogress.org — In an interview airing tonight on PBS’s Newshour, host Jim Lehrer asks Vice President Cheney about the... U.S. soldiers who have lost their lives in the war in Iraq. Cheney shows little remorse : Q: But Mr. Vice President, getting from there to ... (more) Cheney On Whether Iraq War Was Worth The 4,500 Americans ...

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breitbart.com - 1/13/2009
Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout
— breitbart.com — BAGHDAD (AP) - Vice President-elect Joe Biden told Iraqi leaders Tuesday that the incoming U.S. administration is... committed to a responsible troop withdrawal that does not endanger improvements in security, an Iraqi spokesman said. Biden delivered ... (more) Iraq official: Biden affirms 'responsible' pullout

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Maggie's Farm — Yes, I did have a good hunt yesterday. Thanks for asking. Grouse. Got two, missed two. Passed on shooting one in a Birch tree. Passed on a Woodcock in a swamp because I could not remember whether they were still in season. I was right to pass on that tempting bird. Tired legs from tramping through the snow all day. Iraq politics. Sounds like normal. We all want longer, healthier lives but it's going to cost us. WaPo. One quote: We are on a collision course between our ...

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