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Studs Terkel

October 31st, 2008 | 0 Comments | Books |

Dead at 96. All I’m going to say is that “The Good War” is an unforgettable book.

Obama Interview with Rachel Maddow

October 31st, 2008 | 0 Comments | Politics |

Rachel Maddow had an interesting interview with Obama last night on her MSNBC show. The clip is at the jump, but I especially liked the exchange on the budget deficit and infrastructure investment:

One of the most frustrating things over the last eight years has been the ability of George Bush to pile up debts and huge deficits, and not have anything to show for it.

Imagine a future where we have a president who can talk intelligently and clearly about issues, and not just repeat slogans. It’s right around the corner if you go out and vote for it.

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