andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com - 2/13/2009
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Megan defends Kling . His shift on Keynesian economics seems to me a fair point but in full context, the racism innuendo is unfair. Poor wording and a little excitable, at the most. But not in any way racist.
He Said It! Ctd
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 2/4/2009 — A reader writes:
I had the same reaction . I happened to walk into the room and hear the words, "...and I've got to own up to my mistake..." and I immediately thought: Grownups in the White House. Hallelujah.
Furthermore I just so ...
No Exit, Ctd
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 3/13/2009 — Megan throws some more cold water on health care wonks: If we get national healthcare, we will not get anything like the neat little systems proposed by academics who can assume away many of the political problems. I am aware that proponents ...
Criminals In The Bush White House, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 3/4/2009 — Greenwald reads through the newly released OLC memos: It's somewhat surreal to witness -- now that George Bush is out of office -- the avalanche of establishment media reports suddenly acknowledging today, rather explicitly, how radical and lawless ...
In Defense Of Sarah Palin, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 12/8/2008 — By Patrick Appel A reader writes:
Andrew leaves for vacation and somebody leaves a
back-stabber like Patrick Appel to write crap like " In Defense of
Sarah Palin ". Andrew and I spoke last Friday. He encouraged me to air my dissent ...
Let Them Die?, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 11/12/2008 — Megan weighs in: GM can't be saved. It needs to go into bankruptcy, which is the only possible way I can see to adjust its legacy labor problems, and possibly provide sufficient shock to the corporate culture to allow the...
The Rendition Canard, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 2/3/2009 — Scott Horton : In the course of the last week we’ve seen a steady stream of efforts designed to show that Obama is continuing the counterterrorism programs that he previously labeled as abusive and promised to shut down. These stories are regularly ...
Less Than Overwhelming Evidence, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 12/8/2008 — By Patrick Appel A reader writes: I have to take issue with your earlier reader's comment : "Unlike in (most) religion, there are no scientific hypothesis (beliefs) that could not be changed if the evidence so indicated." The problem ...
The Journalism Bailout, Ctd.
rossdouthat.theatlantic.com 11/16/2008 — I offered the carrot ; Megan offers the stick : ... you know that normally, I'd take the libertarian side and argue against
this. But the news business is special. Without us, you wouldn't know
anything. Besides, it provides millions of low-paying, ...
Forbes' Definition Of "Liberal" Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 1/25/2009 — A reader writes: Did you notice how many people on the list were seemingly chosen not
for their writing or their politics, but rather their identity? Oprah
is a liberal because she is black, Hitch is a liberal because he is
atheist, and you ...
The Cannabis Closet, Ctd.
andrewsullivan.theatlantic.com 4/3/2009 —
A reader writes:
These reader emails really hit a chord with me. I too am a member of the closet. My husband and I often muse, while smoking pot, that the only thing we are doing wrong is breaking the law. If that is the only wrong you are ...
Obama’s Remarks to the Business Council —
WSJ.com: Washington Wire 2/13/2009
As prepared for delivery:
Before I begin, I want to say a word about the terrible tragedy that took place outside Buffalo last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends who have lost loved ones, and as always, our thanks ...
RNC: My Funny Valentines —
WSJ.com: Washington Wire 2/13/2009
Susan Davis reports on politics.
The Republican National Committee is once again using Valentines Day as a playful way to dig at Democrats. Last yearin the thick of the Democratic primary fightthe RNC took jabs at rivals Barack ...
Third Obama cabinet nominee withdraws name —
Reuters: Politics 2/13/2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Republican Senator Judd Gregg withdrew his nomination as Commerce secretary on Thursday in an embarrassing setback to President Barack Obama's efforts to bridge party differences in his fight against recession.