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mudvillegazette.com - 11/21/2008
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Continuing a series begun here , in which General Petraeus was unanimously confirmed by the Senate and sent to Baghdad with instructions not to involve himself in political arguments back home. From part one: This is the ideal; politicians engaged and aware of the issues they debate, ...

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volokh.com - 11/21/2008
Eric Holder on firearms policy:
— volokh.com — Earlier this year, Eric Holder--along with Janet Reno and several other former officials from the Clinton Department of Justice--co-signed an amicus brief in District of Columbia v. Heller. The brief... (more) Eric Holder on firearms policy:

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online.wsj.com - 11/20/2008
Pentagon Wary of Fast Iraq Withdrawal
— online.wsj.com — WASHINGTON -- President-elect Barack Obama is facing an early confrontation with the Pentagon over the hot-button issue of how fast to withdraw U.S. forces from Iraq, with some senior officers arguing for a slower drawdown. Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman ... (more) Pentagon Wary of Fast Iraq Withdrawal

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White House Declares Strategic VICTORY IN IRAQ! (Video)
gatewaypundit.blogspot.com - 11/20/2008
White House Declares Strategic VICTORY IN IRAQ! (Video)
— gatewaypundit.blogspot.com — Terrific! Thanks to the Leftists at Think Progress for pointing this out. White House press secretary Dana Perino today told the gaggle in DC that the conditions are such now that we are able to celebrate the victory that we've had so far. Of ... (more) White House Declares Strategic VICTORY IN IRAQ! (Video)

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Mudville Gazette: Spring
Victory Caucus -- All Content — Continuing a series begun here, in which General Petraeus was unanimously confirmed by the Senate and sent to Baghdad with instructions not to involve himself in political arguments back home. From part one: This is the ideal; politicians engaged and aware of the issues they debate, hopefully achieving a consensus that meets the needs of the republic and reflects the will of a majority of informed Americans. But over the past two years the ideal was abandoned for the absurd... read ...

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