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I’ll be talking about Attention Deficit Democracy<\/strong> at the National Press Club on 6:30 pm on Tuesday, May 2.\u00a0\u00a0 Details here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The Future of Freedom Foundation<\/a><\/strong> is putting on the event. FFF events are very pleasant – lots of fine folks and good humor.\u00a0\u00a0Their invitation mentions Hors d’oeuvres, so I assume that donuts will not be available.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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