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On the recordOctober 8, 2009
I think it does. And frankly, it's kind of cheap shot, they owe it to 'American Idol'... He has used deadly force and is stepping it up in the tribal regions in Pakistan and of course in Afghanistan.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Begala argues that Obama's actions, including military decisions, are about respect rather than popularity.

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