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Indeed. Actually I think one of the reasons that there is so much confusion about Arab-American history is that they often don’t push a hyphenated identity that publicly: think about people like Darrell Issa, John H. Sununu, Selwa Roosevelt, and George Mitchell...

It was around 98% Christian. The key triggers for the immigration in the late 19th century were decline in silk prices from Chinese competition and Ottoman control, yes.

It was around 98% Christian. The key triggers for the immigration in the late 19th century were decline in silk prices from Chinese competition and Ottoman control, yes.

“Drops Dead”?

What is that supposed to mean?

Negative ONE is the loneliest...

Yes, I think it is important for Americans to understand the 19th century wave of Arab immigration. Ignorance on this question has created too much racism toward “Arabs;” the history of Arab-Lebanese-Syrian immigration to Lower Manhattan should be a nice counterpoint.

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, not an orange.

He sounds like he’s reflecting on a failed Presidency 20 years later...!

Alito was shaking his head....

So the TARP is now a permanent slush fund that can be recycled indefinitely?

He’s hopeful simply because people haven’t given up entirely?

Obama’s digging us a pretty deep hole alright. Kennedy’s right about that.

Actually, it was the reverse.

The original law said that the governor could appoint the senator in case of a vacancy, but they changed this to prevent Romney from appointing Kerry’s replacement were he to beat Bush.

However, after Kennedy’s death, any delay at all in controlling the seat seemed likely to delay the Health Care bill. So they changed the law again to allow Patrick to appoint a temporary successor.

But you are absolutely correct that a quick election would have been their best bet.

Their school is a university. If they are 18, theoretically they can vote....

Durbin’s morbid suggestion simply has to do with a delay of the vote...

Youtube video linked.

Durbin basically implies that Coburn is wishing for Byrd’s sudden death.

I visited VMI a few months ago and saw how the cadets and rats (first-years) train. They are all very loyal to VMI and especially to those in their year.

“We lose something essential about ourselves.”

Stoner comment...

Something more than big gov’t?

So he concedes it is partially true?

Teleprompter Problems?

What was up with that Utah thing?

WE WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A CHOICE!

Now, shut up and take it!

The question was about rationing, and now he’s blaming Bush again for TARP?

He won’t sign a bill that adds to the deficit.

Please....

I love how every example is about himself.

No wonder what’s on his mind...

Pissed at the reporter too.

Evading the question in a ridiculous and obvious way.

It’s not about improving Obama’s health insurance?

Yeah, the speech seemed rushed and bizarre to me...

Something’s up.

This is an inane article. It’s trivializing a very dangerous situation where people are risking their lives.

hehe.

Very interesting expert opinion...

I lived in Lowell House at Harvard.

They used to be my bells!

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He’s not “entirely” sure where he lives. Are they looking into this?

I noticed the same exact thing.

Want to take bets on whether recovery.gov will still be around in 2012?

Just saw this on their snazzy new propaganda website unveiled today.

The acronym is fitting indeed.

I don’t want to hear much from Rove either at this point.

I also find it telling that he would call the plan’s passage “historic.”

This seems to me that he concedes it is not just a regular stimulus package, but a one-in-a-lifetime expansion of government.

And considering that the bill theoretically installs obligations on each American worth the price of a new car, I would hope people scrutinize the salesman the same way they would at a dealership.

Now everyone has the answers. Yet, a few years ago, they themselves might have laughed someone out of the room had they predicted the scenario we are seeing now.

No, now they’ve added a little political message on the site.

Something it is very bizarre for GSA to do for a site supporting a group that hasn’t even been authorized or funded, and is probably against GSA domain rules.

Also, interesting how it implicitly assumes there will be massive waste and corruption.

Shouldn’t we be able to assume that these protections are in place for all government spending, not just the portions in the stimulus?

Thanks — I heard it was in the draft bill. So the domain choice may receive Congressional approval that would possibly override the GSA rules, but, indeed, this bill hasn’t passed yet.