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Constituencies and interest groups might matter a little less than we think IFRL-TLC-War-44547836212_a6d484f728_b

Constituencies and interest groups might matter a little less than we think

Jamelle October 6, 2009

Will is right to say that I didn’t fully address one of Douthat’s core points, which he...

Remarking on the Unremarkable and Making it Remarkable IFRL-Mindiv-brandon-erlinger-ford-1338801-unsplash

Remarking on the Unremarkable and Making it Remarkable

Mark of New Jersey March 19, 2009

Earlier tonight, I expressed surprise that the idea that AIPAC is more powerful and active than any...

Needs More AIPAC! IFRL-Mindiv-jeremy-yap-160713-unsplash

Needs More AIPAC!

Mark of New Jersey March 18, 2009

In comments downblog, Roque Nuevo is looking for something to back up E.D.’s assertion that “No other...

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Slade the Leveller in reply to Ben Sears on Easter with Family and Getting the Lamb RightMy mom likes some canned or spiral sliced ham. Canned is just gross, and the spiral spiced version i…
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Saul Degraw in reply to Jaybird on Open Mic for the Week of 4/14/2025And I should give this addle-paddled conspiracy sh+t deference and respect because? We are not exact…
Saul Degraw in reply to InMD on Open Mic for the Week of 4/14/2025Chris is right. This is more than an immigration issue. It is a basic due process issue. Also the po…