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Obama's no fool. He may not believe that things like flag pins should matter politically, but he knows the difference between should and does. Since Vietnam, the ability to associate oneself with patriotic symbols has often been the difference between Democrats who win and Democrats who lose. Why couldn...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The War Over Patriotism | 6/26/2008 | See Source »

We are a nation of strong and varied convictions and beliefs. We argue and debate our differences vigorously and often. But when all is said and done, we still come together as one people and pledge our allegiance not just to a place on a map or a certain leader...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: McCain and Obama on Patriotism | 6/25/2008 | See Source »

Crist has been mentioned as a possible running mate for Senator John McCain, and they both took a lot of flak in Florida last week when they dropped their opposition to offshore drilling. But Crist has been true to his pledge to be "the Everglades governor," replacing many of Jeb...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Booting US Sugar from the Everglades | 6/24/2008 | See Source »

To some observers, Obama's transformation from upstart candidate to presumptive nominee has made him begin to look dangerously like the typical Washington politicians he so often rails against. Worried about his patriotism? He now wears a flag pin daily. Worried about his church? He left it. Think he's...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Will 'Experience' Hurt Obama? | 6/24/2008 | See Source »

People fleeing the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq accounted for almost half of the refugees under UNHCR's care last year, which ended with some 3 million Afghans in Pakistan and Iran and about 2 million Iraqis in Syria and Jordan. While richer countries are becoming increasingly vigilant about fending...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Global Refugee Crisis Worsens | 6/20/2008 | See Source »

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