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09 Sep 2009 23:37

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Politics: “Liar”-yelling Joe Wilson: He apologized, but does it ring hollow?

  • This evening I let my emotions get the best of me when listening to the President’s remarks regarding the coverage of illegal immigrants in the health care bill.
  • Rep. Joe Wilson • On his yelling of “Liar” during the president’s speech. He apologized later, saying “While I disagree with the President’s statement, my comments were inappropriate and regrettable.” Well, of course they were! You’re the top trending topic on Twitter. You gave your political enemies something to rally around after your side finally had the hard-fought upper hand. This is how you lose the upper hand, bro. • source

24 May 2009 18:54

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Politics, U.S.: Ex-Homeland Security chief Tom Ridge says Cheney’s wrong

  • I disagree with Dick Cheney. Waterboarding is a matter of debate but it’s no longer an issue. Debate around memos and waterboarding don’t make us less safe.
  • Tom Ridge • The first Secretary of Homeland Security, on the debate over waterboarding and interrogation techniques. So, Colin Powell disagrees with former veep Dick Cheney – not so surprising. Tom Ridge disagreeing – kind of surprising. Hm. • source