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When the Democrats have to be told home truths by Pat Buchanan, you know something is not only rotten, it's shameful.
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President Obama speaks tonight at 5:00 pm PDT on Afghanistan policy and troop withdrawals, you can watch it live right here.
News and opinion from around US-opolis for Wednesday, June 22, 2011
This is a rare opportunity to strengthen our nation's democracy simply by watching tv.
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