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pajamasmedia.com - 10/31/2008
The excluded middle
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Israel has been described as the “canary in the coalmine” — a reference to an actual canary who was kept by miners to serve as an early warning system against the buildup of toxic gases because the canary would sicken before the larger men would — because it is an example ...
'Joe the Plumber' Backs Claim That Obama Would Bring 'Death to Israel'
elections.foxnews.com - 10/28/2008
'Joe the Plumber' Backs Claim That Obama Would Bring 'Death to Israel'
— elections.foxnews.com — Joe Wurzelbacher, on his first campaign trail appearance for John McCain, says he agrees that a vote... for Barack Obama would be "a vote for the death to Israel."  (more) 'Joe the Plumber' Backs Claim That Obama Would Bring ...

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blogs.abcnews.com - 10/29/2008
The Khalidi Gambit: McCain Attacks Obama for Connection to Palestinian Activist Whose Work ...
— blogs.abcnews.com — Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., did a live interview with Radio Mambi in Miami this morning in which... he went after Sen. Barack Obama, D-Ill., for his connections to a “PLO spokesman.” McCain was referring to Rashid Khalidi, who five years... (more) The Khalidi Gambit: McCain Attacks Obama for Connection ...

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McCain Endorses Joe The Plumber’s View That Obama Victory Means ‘Death To Israel’
thinkprogress.org - 10/28/2008
McCain Endorses Joe The Plumber’s View That Obama Victory Means ‘Death To Israel’
— thinkprogress.org — Today, Joe “the Plumber” Wurzelbacher hit the campaign trail on behalf of Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for... the first time, joining former Bush OMB Director Rob Portman on a GOP bus tour through Ohio. Stopping at a flag store, Wurzelbacher ... (more) McCain Endorses Joe The Plumber’s View That Obama ...

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Stones Cry Out — Mr Obama as Gatsby. On the crowds greeting Mr Obama (HT: David Foster) Books on sex and marriage … my preference is for Wing to Wing, Oar to Oar. Israel as canary and also from Israel … the dog that didn’t bark in the night. For anyone who’s had a political sign (which means you’ve had one stolen). Flying on a broom, mid-tech version. Man and God. ...

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