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On the Defensive

The “Talking Points Memo”: President Bush wants to convince you his Iraq policy is working. Now you may remember “Talking Points” saying on June 17th that the president better start defining Iraq or he was going to lose the country. Latest polls have support for the Iraq war below 40 …

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The Comeback of President Bush

The comeback of President Bush: that is the subject of this evening’s “Talking Points Memo”. Mostly positive reviews for the president’s speech last night, even from unfriendly sources. Mr. Bush delivered big money promises, hope, and some contrition. I thought the speech was well written. About the only dissenting voice …

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Yoko Has Her Way With Lennon's Record

Yoko Changes Lennon Album | Leo and Kirsten? Yoko Changes Lennon Album For a genius, Yoko Ono doesn’t seem very smart. The anniversary edition of John Lennon’s hit 1974 album, “Walls and Bridges,” has just come out — but with a lot of changes. The principal difference is a new …

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