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Bush agrees to Iraq withdrawal timetable

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POSTED July 18, 9:50 AM

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In a statement today, the White House indicated a willingness to consider a "time horizon" for Iraqi security to take control of Iraqi cities and for the "further reduction" of U.S. troops.

In the area of security cooperation, the President and the Prime Minister agreed that improving conditions should allow for the agreements now under negotiation to include a general time horizon for meeting aspirational goals -- such as the resumption of Iraqi security control in their cities and provinces and the further reduction of U.S. combat forces from Iraq. The President and Prime Minister agreed that the goals would be based on continued improving conditions on the ground and not an arbitrary date for withdrawal. The two leaders welcomed in this regard the return of the final surge brigade to the United States this month, and the ongoing transition from a primary combat role for U.S. forces to an overwatch role, which focuses on training and advising Iraqi forces, and conducting counter-terror operations in support of those forces. (Link)

This is terrific news. But doesn't this move and yesterdays announcement the U.S. will be setting up a diplomatic mission in Tehran cut the legs out from under the McCain campaign?

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Palin will do interviews when she's "comfortable"

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POSTED September 7, 10:35 AM

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This is now day 9 of the "lock Sarah Palin away and not allow anyone to ask her any questions" watch. McCain campaign manager, Rick Davis, appeared on FOX News Sunday and elaborated on when, or if, Governor Palin would ever be available.Rick... Read More
Topics: Sarah Palin , Rick Davis

Looks like we're in the mortgage security business

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POSTED September 7, 10:15 AM

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Just in case the abysmal labor numbers released on Friday didn't scare the crap out of you, Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson announced the U.S. government would be nationalizing troubled mortgage houses Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Shareholders in... Read More
Topics: Fannie Mae , Freddie Mac , U.S. Treasury

A Picture for the Day

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POSTED September 6, 4:48 PM

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Benjamin Arthur: "Fisher boys in a boat in the ethereal, magical Halong Bay in Vietnam" (Photograph: Benjamin Arthur) ... Read More
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Hey, Palin WAS vetted

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POSTED September 6, 3:16 PM

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In 2006 by Democrats. And it's not all bad news - she did some good things. Here's the full vet (PDF). Sullivan points to Palin's record on the Wasilla and Alaskan economy:Debt Service Increased 69 Percent Under Palin.In fiscal 2003... Read More

"They must think you're stupid"

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POSTED September 6, 2:51 PM

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It takes a quantum leap of faith to presume anyone, after spending 26 years on the job, will suddenly become an agent of change. John McCain's new "trust me, I'll change things" campaign might make some wonder why, if he's been so outraged,... Read More
Topics: John McCain , Barack Obama

Coming attraction: "Not Vetting Sarah Palin"

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POSTED September 6, 1:31 PM

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Coming soon to a theater near you(h/t Boing Boing)... Read More
Topics: John McCain , Sarah Palin

Please, not that American flag thing again.

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POSTED September 6, 1:12 PM

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There are, apparently, some out there still desperately trying to build a case that Democrats don't sufficiently respect the American flag. Just for the record, here are photos of John McCain and Barack Obama addressing the Republican and Democratic... Read More
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Building the Palin narrative

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POSTED September 6, 12:23 PM

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Last night I posted a short piece on Alaska's executive jet and the urban myth being constructed about Sarah Palin selling the jet on eBay for a profit. It's untrue - the jet was not sold on eBay and it was sold at a loss. A reader commented:...you... Read More
Topics: John McCain , Sarah Palin

"What do you talk about when you can't explain"

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POSTED September 6, 12:04 PM

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Go Joe Biden. While Ms. Palin is esconced away (like a delicate flower), hidden from the press and interested voters hoping to learn something about her positions, the McCain camp and Ms. Palin apparently too afraid she would blow their carefully... Read More
Topics: Joe Biden , Sarah Palin