chicagoboyz.net - 10/30/2008
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(This is a continuation of my post on the election and the economy from several days ago. At that time, I focused on energy and trade; in this update, I also talk about small business, the demonization of entire industries, the micromanagement of innovation, the proposed elimination of the ...
article.nationalreview.com - 10/27/2008
breitbart.com - 10/30/2008
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For five years Ali and Mohammed have lived
alongside US soldiers in their Baghdad neighbourhood near Rasheed...
Street, a prominent commercial artery running through the heart of the Iraqi capital. During that time American culture and politics have ...
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US election: If Iraqis could vote it would be for McCain
longwarjournal.org - 10/31/2008
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longwarjournal.org —
The US has struck again inside Pakistan's lawless
tribal areas. The latest airstrike targeted a key al...
Qaeda facilitator who served as a bridge between the Taliban and al Qaeda. The US is also stating that al Qaeda operative Khalid Habib was killed ...
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US strikes kills al Qaeda operatives in North & South ...
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Stones Cry Out —
Quote placement as commentary, close to worst case scenario.
A book discussed.
more links.
More on the is “Mr Obama” a socialist, into the “sort of” category.
Mr Obama and the Democrats in general on energy. Sort of in the “not getting it” category.
A litany of reasons to vote for Mr Obama … from the right.
What is holy … and the vote.
A question.
Same sex marriage … not about ...
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