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Soviet War Paintings
The Daily Dish | By Andrew Sullivan —
This one is labeled "B. Nemenskiy. The last letter" (1942). Dozens more here. Another painting after the jump:
Arkadii Plastov, "A Fascist Plane Flew Over" (1942)
(Hat tip: Mark Frauenfelder)
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Morning Links
The Agitator —
... First video sort of sets up the premise. Second video is pretty funny.
Jacob Weisberg, who a year go predicted the end of libertarianism, now predicts success on three libertarian issues. (Okay, two-and-a-half. The libertarian position on gay marriage is more complicated.)
Cash for Clunkers has made it difficult to find inexpensive used cars.
How to maximize the battery life in your gadgets.
Via Andrews Sullivan, great Soviet war paintings.
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Link roundup for 7 November 2009
Infidel753 —
... Sambo. Sponsored by House Republicans. A Sullivan reader considers how to rationally address the teabagger phenomenon. A conservative military officer reports that Iraq is a cesspit of corrupt.....Americans. The Catholic Church is reaching out to Anglicans who think their own church isn't bigoted enough. Should we care? Jacob Weisberg says the victory of freedom is inevitable. Here's a stunning collection of World War II paintings from the Soviet Union. Is adultery beneficial? The ...

