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...front and center in this campaign, and that is appropriate. But I'm still stuck on the frenzy to judge Obama's worth by his willingness to attack Clinton. I spent part of the day of the debate watching a parade of talking heads expatiate endlessly on how dire was the need for Obama to go macho. It was "journalism" at its most useless. The ability to eviscerate your opponents is far less important in a President than the ability to defend yourself. In the nine primary campaigns I've covered, the willingness to attack was a) a sign...
...morning and are too good for the dining hall?), it’s clear that Lamont is not best serving their needs. Luckily, there are other options, many of them closer to most of the Houses than Lamont. So this midterm season, if you find yourself with a dire need for a jolt and/or change of scenery, try one of the spots we’ve listed below. We’ve ordered them in descending order, from most likely to inspire the next Great American Novel to most likely to inspire the next B+ “Justice?...
Beer is in dire need of help—your help...
...situation in America is still dire. Last May, I told a roomful of fellowship-recipients that I was most excited about a summer in England because of their excellent beer. Everyone laughed—but I wasn’t joking. Here in the U.S., yellow piss like Coors is either chugged or doled out as punishment in games designed to minimize exposure to the taste buds. American microbreweries make the world’s best beers, and yet most of us never venture far beyond Natty...
...Committee, and spent her days trying to aid those people who couldn’t ask her for help on the street. The story has always stuck with me, especially when I hear about a refugee crisis and realize how long these people are forced to live in such dire situations without anyone taking notice...