The Political Bite


Italy’s minimalist G8 summit
July 11, 2009, 8:13 pm
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Why invite the world’s most powerful leaders to perch on the same precarious spot of the Earth’s crust which in April killed 300 people and left 60,000 others homeless?

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Ghana Visit Highlights Scarce Stability in Africa
July 11, 2009, 9:18 am
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Amid the fever of excitement over President Obama’s first visit to sub-Saharan Africa since taking office, the debate over why he chose Ghana has been almost as prevalent as the many bars, stores and barbershops bearing his name across the region.

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Sarah Palin, best quitter
July 11, 2009, 9:06 am
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Because so many in the media will never understand it’s all about country when it’s all about Sarah Palin, I want to commend the outgoing Alaska governor in the warmest terms.

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CIA’s Panetta Owes Pelosi an Admission and an Apology
July 11, 2009, 8:58 am
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Central Intelligence Agency director Leon Panetta owes House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an apology — or, at the very least, a clarification.

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