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Exert influence by keeping options available – A Tribute to Milton Friedman

Chad Barr

What I find most fascinating about this leader is his brilliant wisdom, provocative style, yet his basic common sense for the noble concepts he stood for: “We do not influence the course of events by persuading people that we are right when we make what they regard as radical proposals.

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Is Obama Another Bush Clone? Another Nixon Clone?

MishTalk

As a journalist, I am frightened by your vengeful attacks on whistleblowers – Manning, Assange, Snowden, and the rest – and the impact in turn on journalism and its tasks of keeping a watchful eye on you and helping to assure an informed citizenry. President Obama has asked the Defense Department to prepare options for all contingencies.