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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
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A short history of our new sensation, the undercover video takedown. 
Which Ends First, the Chicken or Its Eggs?
Do birds go through menopause?- Passionately Patriotic
Newt Gingrich's comments about his affair show he still hasn't learned to edit himself. - No-Rush Zone
Why Obama is taking his time deciding what to do about Libya. - Troll, Reveal Thyself
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Newt Gingrich blames serial affairs on his love for America; John Cassidy takes on the "bike lobby"; Target is cheaper than WalMart; millionaire uses stolen credit card to buy 40 bucks worth of pizza. - Where Is My Flying Car?
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They don't need light rail, downtown stadiums, or flashy new museums. They need smart people. - Muslim McCarthyism
Peter King's broad-brush indictment of the "Muslim community." - I Don't Need a Hug
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Tuesday, March 8, 2011
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The hysteria over a new government database for consumer complaints. - Off the Rails
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Why the White House and Republicans will agree to keep the government going for another few weeks. - Their Own Private Hell
Will the Supreme Court's evolving view of privacy undermine the First Amendment? 
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Monday, March 7, 2011
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Before the U.S. intervenes in Libya, we must understand why the Arab world is not asking for our help. - Forget Me Not
How to win the U.S. memory championship. - Embrace, Explain, or Evade
How Mitt Romney, Newt Gingrich, and Mike Huckabee are handling the issues that could sink their campaigns. - The Great Carmelo Debate
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Editor Tina Brown lays an egg in her redesign. - Hang Up and Listen: The Sex and Basketball Edition
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The U.S. must recognize the provisional government, enforce a no-fly zone, and arm the rebels. - I'm French, Chew on Me
Sophie the Giraffe, the European teething toy that's sweeping America. - The Opening of the American Unconscious
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Sunday, March 6, 2011
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Why conservatives are having mixed luck getting video of angry, violent liberals. 
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