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Close Guantánamo

By alex | Published: 1/11/2008
I started to assemble a list of candidates’ positions on Guantánamo and indefinite detention, but then found that Shayana Kadidal had already done it over at the Huffington Post: Clinton: Consistent advocate of Gtmo closure; co-sponsored Feinstein bill to close it down. A bit ambiguous at times on coercive interrogation; had wanted more detail on […]
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Clinton “inevitability”

By alex | Published: 7/6/2007
I suppose I should explain why I am backing Obama. I am loathe to admit this, but it has to do a lot more with image than with policy. That’s a change for me. Having seen someone who appears stupid and easily led foul up the presidency over the last seven years, I am encouraged […]
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Still fresh

By alex | Published: 7/2/2007
This administration still has the ability to surprise me. Chuck Schumer put it better than I could: “As Independence Day nears, we’re reminded that one of the principles our forefathers fought for was equal justice under the law. This commutation completely tramples on that principle.”
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Sicko: Moore with less Moore

By alex | Published: 6/23/2007
Went to see Michael Moore’s most recent documentary, Sicko, today. I enjoyed the film very much and strongly encourage folks to go out and see it. I was pleasantly surprised by it in a number of ways. In particular, there was some very inspiring stuff in there about democracy and self-rule. You probably have already […]
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