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SACRIFICE.... The strangest question from President Obama's press conference last night came by way of NBC News' Chuck Todd. Twelve hours later, I'm still not sure what he was thinking. "Some have compared this financial crisis to a war, and...
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yglesias.thinkprogress.org — Apparently Chuck Todd asked President Obama why he isn’t asking people to “sacrifice” more amidst the recession.... The standard progressive answer to this starts by observing that the hundreds of thousands of people who are ... (more) Sacrifice
Will Soaring Deficits Force Obama to Sacrifice His Agenda?
time.com — President Barack Obama speaks at a town hall meeting at the Miguel Contreras Learning Complex in Los... Angeles, Calif. (more) Will Soaring Deficits Force Obama to Sacrifice His Agenda?
Sacrifice, bitches
balloon-juice.com — A few weeks ago we wrote : Look for the “sacrifice” meme to become even stronger now... that we’re in a recession (after all, everyone knows that if consumers would just stop buying stuff, the economy would be fine). Today, ... (more) Sacrifice, bitches
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More media disconnect with the Real America
Daily Kos — Yeah, I'm also trying to figure this out. The strangest question from President Obama's press conference last night came by way of NBC News' Chuck Todd. Twelve hours later, I'm still not sure what he was thinking. ...

Digest for March 24th through March 25th
The Republic of T. — Here are some of the people writing about some of the stuff I wish I had time to write about, for March 24th through March 25th: Begala: GOP means ‘Got 0 Plans’ - Sacrifice - The Growing Case Against Red Meat - “This Is About the Law” - When Bachman has the mic - Outrage Works - US Tax Dollars Funding African Anti-Gay Extremists - Commentary: Cancel the bonuses? No, the ...

"Sacrificing Left and Right"
The Republic of T. — ... Thankfully, the blogosphere brought me up to speed this morning, so I know what I missed. And, thanks to Steve Benen at Washington Monthly, I know I missed a moment that would surely have had me yelling, “Are you kidding me!?” at the television screen. ...

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Which City Would You Sacrifice?
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Weekly Address: Sacrifice
whitehouse.gov 5/23/2009 — On Memorial Day weekend, President Obama calls on the American people to join him in paying tribute to America’s veterans, servicemen and women – particularly those who have made the ultimate sacrifice - and their families. Includes video.
A Noble Sacrifice
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Dear Leader: Everyone Must Sacrifice For the Greater Good
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Suggesting inconsistency on Obama's part, Todd expands on his flawed "sacrifice" analogy
mediamatters.org 3/26/2009 — Referring to a question he asked President Obama during Obama's March 24 press conference, on the March 25 edition of MSNBC's Morning Joe , NBC News' chief White House correspondent and political director Chuck Todd suggested Obama was being ...
Justice Thomas: Americans don't sacrifice as much (AP)
news.yahoo.com 3/17/2009 — AP - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in a rare public speech told a crowd at a Virginia college that Americans today don't make the sacrifices of the generations before them.
Memorial Day 2009: Giving thanks for those who made the ultimate sacrifice
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Editorial - A Record of Sacrifice
nytimes.com 2/16/2009 — Nearly 5,000 American servicemen and women have died in Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Yet the photographic record documents only a tiny fraction of those who have given their lives for their country. There’s a propaganda component to waging every ...
'Palestinian' women urged to sacrifice their children
israelmatzav.blogspot.com 2/11/2009 — In this two-part video shown on Hamas' al-Aqsa television and Lebanon's al-Quds television, respectively, the granddaughter and wife of 'giants' of terrorism, 'Izz Al-Din Al-Qassam and Abdallah 'Azzam, respectively, urge 'Palestinian' women to ...
EU president: Obama's plan "a way to hell"CNN Political Ticker 3/25/2009
The European Union's current president Mirek Topolanek went head-to-head with Washington over the global economic crisis Wednesday. (CNN) - The European Union president went head-to-head with Washington over the global economic crisis ...
McAuliffe takes heat for fundraiser at lobbying firmCNN Political Ticker 3/25/2009
A fundraiser for McAuliffe was co-chaired by GOP lobbyist Ed Rogers. WASHINGTON (CNN) — Virginia gubernatorial candidate Terry McAuliffe is taking flack from one of his Democratic rivals for attending a campaign fundraiser co-hosted by a ...
Czech PM says will query Obama on missile defenseReuters: Politics 3/25/2009
PRAGUE (Reuters) - Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek said on Wednesday he would ask U.S. President Barack Obama if he is serious about plans for a missile defense shield in central Europe, but he did not expect it to be killed.
Obama, DNC jump in on New York race (Politico)Yahoo! News: Politics News 3/25/2009
Politico - National Democrats and the Obama White House are moving to counter criticism that party bigwigs have largely been AWOL in a New York special House election.
New role for Obama: Fundraiser-in-chiefCNN Political Ticker 3/25/2009
President Barack Obama takes his first stab tonight at the role of fundraiser-in-chief. WASHINGTON (CNN) — President Barack Obama takes his first stab tonight at the role of fundraiser-in-chief. The president is the main attraction at two ...