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2007-01-12 Fifth Column

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Posted by Bobby 2007-01-12 06:27|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There are times when a great leader walks among his soldiers to great acclaim, other times when he walks among them more like Henry V, listening to their heartfelt thoughts.

Posted by Anonymoose 2007-01-12 08:54|| 2007-01-12 08:54|| Front Page Top

#2 There are few places the president could go for an unreservedly enthusiastic reception the day after unveiling his decision to order 21,500 more troops to Iraq. A military base has usually been a reliable backdrop for the White House...

and It doesn't occur to Mr. Baker, Washington Post Staff Writer, to ask why this decidedly odd situation might be so, when it wasn't for President Bush's predecessor.

Posted by trailing wife 2007-01-12 12:08|| 2007-01-12 12:08|| Front Page Top

#3 Or his spouse, the prospective presedential nominee...

Broomstick One, indeed!

Posted by Bobby 2007-01-12 12:38|| 2007-01-12 12:38|| Front Page Top

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