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My hit on Bush’s Dictatorial Signing Statements

The American Conservative posted here my hit on Bush’s dictatorial signing statements. Here’s the lead of the piece: “For generations, Republican politicians have spoken reverently of the rule of law. But since 2001, this hoary doctrine has been redefined to mean little more than the enforcement of the secret thoughts of the commander in chief. […]

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On New York / New Jersey TV tonight (Monday, 6 26)

I will be interviewed on the Richard French show this evening on Regional Network News.  This news network covers NY, NJ, Conn., and is also available on Direct TV and the Dish Network. Channel info  is here. The 15 minute interview will deal with the Bush administration’s vacuuming up of Americans’ financial records, as well […]

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More Fan Mail from Fox Appearance

One of the best parts about radio or TV gigs is the thoughtful responses from people who may not exactly agree with everything I say.    Such feedback can be Deliberative Democracy at its best. Subject: JAMES BLOWHARD PLEASE TELL BLOWHARD OUR FREEDOM IS IN JEOPARDY BECAUSE OF DICK HEADS AS HE WHO WILL ALWAYS REVEAL TOP […]

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Fox News Fan Mail

Got this email from someone who heard my two cents (actually, more like a half cent) on Fox News tonight. I bet this guy is out at a bookstore right now trying to buy up all the copies of my books that he can find.  ********** You are the one with attention deficit disorder.  One […]

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On Fox News Hannity & Colmes tonight 9:30 (friday)

Just finished an interview/debate on MSNBC on the New York Times’ illegal surveillance. I will be on Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes tonight at 9:30 debating the same program.   Should be a barrel of monkeys. LATER: ***POST-SHOW POSTSCRIPT: OK, so much for the barrel forecast.  Major snafu (this blog aspires to family friendly language, except for […]

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