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Krauthammer: Obama waged a war he didnt fully believe in
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WASHINGTON — By early 2011, writes former Defense Secretary Robert Gates, he had concluded that President Barack Obama “doesn’t believe in his own (Afghanistan) strategy, and doesn’t consider the war to be his.” Not his? America is at war and he’s America’s commander in chief.
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Editorial: Dissent should have a purpose
Americans can't expect political leaders to bridge a wide divide until we can find common ground
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Protesters gather outside of a town hall meeting Wednesday held by U.S. Rep. Doug Collins. - photo by David Barnes
Put yourself in the shoes of a member of Congress for a moment. Yeah, it may feel icky, but play along. For this exercise, set aside your political leanings for a moment and imagine you’ve been elected by a constituency that supports your views by a healthy margin.
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