The Realist Idealist

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What Happens When Obama’s Technology Team Hits the White House?

Posted by Jake · February 26th, 2008 · 2 Comments

People can’t read enough about Obama. As such, the media can’t stop writing about him. As such, I feel like I’m reading and thinking about this guy (and this race) all the time. (…I also live smack in the middle of DC, so maybe that’s part of it too.)
When it comes to realistic [...]

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Category: Community Organizing · Government · Politics · Social Media · Social Networks · websites
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It’s Not Just About Hope

Posted by Mr. Wilson · February 25th, 2008 · 1 Comment

PS: It’s official. Hillary Clinton is throwing in the kitchen sink.
Video: Clinton mocking Obama
You know there are big problems for Clinton when  Frank Rich of the NYT is able to make a relatively convincing argument that Clinton’s campaign draws striking similarities to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Both are defined by arrogance, naivety, [...]

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