Tom Friedman and Nick Kristof both argue against a troop increase. And I’m inclined to agree–an increase in military presence isn’t guaranteed (by any means) to quell the violence. Kristof argues instead for more schools–for the cost of one soldier, we could build 20 schools. Also, in case you didn’t catch it, read an online …
This morning, the President visited Dover Air Force Base to receive the bodies of 18 American troops killed in Afghanistan.
Coming out in the next NY Times magazine, Jodi Kantor looks into Barack and Michelle’s relationship.
Turns out, I just needed a couple days to get back in the driver’s seat. 🙂 News The U.S. economy grew! Which apparently means the recession is officially over. The President signs the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act into law. Andre Agassi admits taking crystal meth back in 1997 and …
You might be able to hear me singing … (Rose Bowl, Pasadena; October 25, 2009)