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Presidential Campaign Pandering... Or,

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Posted on May 13, 2008 - 7:07am at KnoxVIews
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is what Obama said true?

At a time when we're facing the largest homecoming since the Second World War," Obama said of veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan, "the true test of our patriotism is whether we will serve our returning heroes as well as they've served us."

The Challenge

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Posted on January 25, 2008 - 12:44am at Nashville21
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I was speaking with a friend and fellow blogger earlier, and he noted that the tone and tenor of this blog has seemed more vitriolic in the past few days and weeks...I won't deny that; watching Hillary (though much more so Bill) distort Obama's statements and record, has really angered me. I don't mind a strong campaign, but I just wish they would use his actual statements and record against him, not a ficticious one. But the challenge was to list 10 things I like about Hillary...I'll star

The Fantasy Draft

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Posted on January 24, 2008 - 7:43am at Volunteer Voters
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Jackson Baker traveled to South Carolina to witness the last throes of Campaign Thompson and chronicles it an expansive piece found here. A taste:

“I don’t think he’s made any plans to go on,” the younger Thompson said carefully when asked about his father’s future course. He sighed. “You know, he was drafted for this. He’s always been drafted.”

Watergate lite

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Posted on January 5, 2008 - 1:32pm at Kay Brooks
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I couldn't disagree with Gail Kerr more regarding her "Other Peeves" point in her column today:

Note to the Metro Council: You are the council. Not a grand jury or special prosecutor's office.

Chill with the Watergate-like hearings.

Note to Mayor Dean: You have a staff. This is what they are for. Ditto y

How I Dodged the Draft 40 Years Ago

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Posted on September 27, 2007 - 10:55am at Tennessee Alliance For Progress
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by Eric Schechter.

I think my story is still relevant, and it becomes more relevant as I come to understand it better. We don’t have a legally compelling draft at present, but we do have an economic draft: many young people see few options open to them, and choose the military option without understanding it well enough.

My story has changed through repeated telling. First it was a funny anecdote; then it was a noble statement of principles; finally it is becomin

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