What Obama didn't mention

A couple of surprising words were missing from President Barack Obama’s 55-minute news conference on Wednesday: “Iraq” — and “Afghanistan.”

Also MIA: “Korea,” “Pakistan,” “soldiers,” “surge” and “war” — as well as the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines. Full Story »

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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - Jun. 24, 2009
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Samuel W.  Velsor IV
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by Samuel W. Velsor IV - Jun. 26, 2009

How many letters a day arrive at the White House and he only has time to read ten letter a WEEK is disgusting.

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Katrina Dix
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by Katrina Dix - Jul. 1, 2009

No, because it's just a blurb about the fact that Barack Obama didn't talk about the war. It's slanted in the direction of approval, by contrasting the current Pres' approach with the former, and doesn't discuss whether or not it's a lapse on Barack Obama's part NOT to discuss it - or cover the viewpoint of those who would think so.

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