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2009: The year in crazy!
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Secret war purposes and justifications
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Moral hazards for Democrats
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While the U.S. is stuck in Afghanistan, China sneaks off quietly with the resource prize
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Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 03:11 EST
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Thursday, Dec 10, 2009 01:11 EST
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Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 14:11 EST
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Wednesday, Dec 9, 2009 08:10 EST
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Tuesday, Dec 8, 2009 14:09 EST
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Tuesday, Dec 8, 2009 07:09 EST
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Monday, Dec 7, 2009 17:08 EST
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Monday, Dec 7, 2009 14:05 EST
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The best-case Afghanistan scenario
Obama's plan may try to force rapid reconciliation among the country's warring factions
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Pakistan, Taliban say bin Laden may be in Afghanistan
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Friday, Dec 4, 2009 02:05 EST
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 06:04 EST
America's regression
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Thursday, Dec 3, 2009 03:04 EST
Without smart investments, high unemployment will be permanent
It's going to take more than a White House jobs summit to revive the labor market
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Wednesday, Dec 2, 2009 14:03 EST
Find God, get out of jail, slaughter again
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