riehlworldview.com - 1/14/2009
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I'm somewhat surprised at any surprise over this and don't think it's much of a big deal . However, it does somewhat illustrate a point I am amazed that so many people somehow seem to miss in governmental goings on over several years. More blog coverage here . Left, Right or Middle - the real ...
blogs.abcnews.com - 1/20/2009
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ABC News' David Wright reports: Today may be
a day when the nation briefly sets aside partisan...
enmity for the peaceful transition of power, but personal enmity? That’s another matter. One small example: as the ex-Presidents gathered in the crypt...
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Carter Snubs Clinton
debatableland.com - 1/9/2009
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At a recent debate, every single one of
the candidates hoping to be the nest chairman of...
the Republican National Committee named Ronald Reagan as their favourite Republican president. In one sense this is hardly surprising, given the extent to which ...
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The Limits of Reaganism
delong.typepad.com - 1/11/2009
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People who have endorsed the Republican House caucus's
objections to the stimulus package: Donald Luskin, Chief Investment...
Officer, Trend Macrolytics LLC, Stupidest Man Alive Emeritus TM : "Government spending does not create incentives for ...
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Stupidest Party AliveTM
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