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		<title>Iraq War Draws to a Close</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2011/10/18/iraq-war-draws-to-a-close/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Barry Munz</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[At National Journal , " Iraq War Ends with Whimper, Not Bang ": The Iraq War began with Pentagon officials boasting about an initial offensive that would “shock and awe” the enemy, then-President George W. Bush flying a military plane to an aircraft carrier for a high-profile address to thousands of cheering troops, and round-the-clock coverage on the nation’s TV networks. Eight and a half grueling years later, the deeply unpopular conflict is set to end with a whimper, not a bang. Washington and Baghdad’s failure to agree on a troop-extension deal means that virtually all of the 43,000 U.S. troops now in Iraq will stream out of the country over the next six weeks, bringing a quiet end to a conflict that began with so much bombast. More at that top link. ]]></description>
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		<title>Christie vetoes ‘Jersey Shore’ tax breaks</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2011/09/28/christie-vetoes-%e2%80%98jersey-shore%e2%80%99-tax-breaks/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 11:15:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Hooray for (fiscal) sanity!  The Star-Ledger reports : Gov. Chris Christie squashed a controversial $420,000 tax credit called the "Snooki subsidy" for the first season of the hit MTV show, saying taxpayers could not afford to support a program that tarnishes the state’s reputation. "I have no interest in policing the content of such projects," the governor said in a news release. "However, as chief executive I am duty-bound to ensure that taxpayers are not footing a $420,000 bill for a project which does nothing more than perpetuate misconceptions about the state and its citizens." For some reason, however, tax credits for other entertainment programs were OK'd: In blocking the "Jersey Shore" tax credit, Christie assumed the unusual role of critic-in-chief. For example, he let stand tax credits for other shows, including "Hell in a cell at Newark," a collection of live wrestling shows, and "Chlorine," a movie starring Kyra Sedgwick. Still, I consider nixing a "Jersey Shore" loophole a good first start.]]></description>
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		<title>Vengeful local bureaucrat of the day</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2011/05/31/vengeful-local-bureaucrat-of-the-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 20:38:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>stuartbramhall</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Loyal readers know how blessed I feel to be a resident of Colorado Springs. After three years, I&#8217;ve grown used to the frequent attacks on our fair city for its citizens&#8217; proud and stubborn rejection of bigger and bigger government. Those attacks have increased over the last 12 months &#8212; and I&#8217;ve called attention to the liberal media/blogosphere&#8217;s Colorado Springs Derangement Syndrome (see here and here ). Now comes stunning word from the Colorado Springs Gazette that the now-former city manager reportedly ordered bad publicity as retribution against voters who rejected tax increases. Another government worker has blown the whistle on the vengeful local bureaucrat&#8217;s edict: The city’s public relations department, run by Sue Skiffington-Blumberg, has come under criticism in recent years for allowing — even seemingly promoting — routine attacks on Colorado Springs by the national and international press. After voters rejected a major tax increase in 2009, all major TV networks and most major newspapers made Colorado Springs the country’s symbol of failure. Even the BBC and other international media jumped on board. Reporters told of darkened streets, closed pools and dilapidated parks. Even some locals bought into the despair. Most stories mentioned the refusal of conservative voters to raise their own taxes, failing to report that few other cities raised taxes during the great recession and some made similar cuts. &#8230;In talking to The Gazette, Skiffington-Blumberg was careful not to express disrespect for her former employer, former City Manager Penny Culbreth-Graft. After much probing by us, it became clear that Skiffington-Blumberg was given direct orders, after the defeat of the proposed tax increase, to tell the outside media about the most negative aspects of Colorado Springs. The campaign may have cost our city countless tourists and jobs. The Gazette was unable to reach Culbreth-Graft for comment. “Our strategic plan was to paint a picture of the dire straits of our city budget. If we could not do so locally, we would do so in the regional and national press — though I’d have preferred that it not play out with Diane Sawyer,” Skiffington-Blumberg said, referring to one of several media giants who blasted Colorado Springs. “I hated it. I grew up here. My family has been in this community since 1892. But when given a task, it is my obligation to get on board. If you give me a task, don’t expect me not to succeed.” With &#8220;friends&#8221; like Penny Culbreth-Graft (and go-along cogs like Skiffington-Blumberg, for that matter), who needs enemies? Taxpayers around the country may want to be on alert. If job-sabotaging, back-stabbing public servants like this come knocking on your city&#8217;s door for a job, tell &#8216;em to go where they&#8217;re more welcome: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington D.C. ]]></description>
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		<title>Report: Obama Authorizes Secret Support for Libyan Rebels</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 Mar 2011 12:56:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[According to Reuters, President Obama has signed a "secret order authorizing covert U.S. government support for rebel forces seeking to oust Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi." It's unclear what the secret order means, but some are speculating that it may mean sending arms to rebel fighters. Is the next step a U.S. ground presence in Libya? From Reuters : Obama signed the order, known as a presidential "finding", within the last two or three weeks, according to four U.S. government sources familiar with the matter. Such findings are a principal form of presidential directive used to authorize secret operations by the Central Intelligence Agency. The CIA and the White House declined immediate comment... News that Obama had given the authorization surfaced as the President and other U.S. and allied officials spoke openly about the possibility of sending arms supplies to Gaddafi's opponents, who are fighting better-equipped government forces. The United States is part of a coalition, with NATO members and some Arab states, which is conducting air strikes on Libyan government forces under a U.N. mandate aimed at protecting civilians opposing Gaddafi. In interviews with American TV networks on Tuesday, Obama said the objective was for Gaddafi to "ultimately step down" from power. He spoke of applying "steady pressure, not only militarily but also through these other means" to force Gaddafi out. Obama said the U.S. had not ruled out providing military hardware to rebels. "It's fair to say that if we wanted to get weapons into Libya, we probably could. We're looking at all our options at this point," the President told ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer. Reuters also reports: People familiar with U.S. intelligence procedures said that Presidential covert action "findings" are normally crafted to provide broad authorization for a range of potential U.S. government actions to support a particular covert objective. In order for specific operations to be carried out under the provisions of such a broad authorization -- for example the delivery of cash or weapons to anti-Gaddafi forces -- the White House also would have to give additional "permission" allowing such activities to proceed. Because U.S. and allied intelligence agencies still have many questions about the identities and leadership of anti-Gaddafi forces, any covert U.S. activities are likely to proceed cautiously until more information about the rebels can be collected and analyzed, officials said. CNN's Wolf Blitzer reports on the "secret order" and what it means. Does the "secret order" go beyond what coalitions forces have agreed to commit in Libya, Blitzer asks? Michele Bachmann was right : the war in Libya is escalating. Watch footage of Libyans fighting: This is a breaking story. Updates may be added. ]]></description>
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		<title>After the Midterm Elections: How Obama Can Meet Promises 
    (Time.com)</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2010/10/26/after-the-midterm-elections-how-obama-can-meet-promises-time-com/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:25:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>If Bush Did It</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Time.com - It is time for a new White House plan. Even the best case for Democrats in the midterm elections will leave President Barack Obama with the tarnish of repudiation and far fewer members of his own party with whom to work ]]></description>
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		<title>Obama: GOP wins could mean cooperation or gridlock 
    (AP)</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2010/10/26/obama-gop-wins-could-mean-cooperation-or-gridlock-ap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2010 06:12:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>If Bush Did It</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AP - Facing the prospect of big Republican gains in Congress, President Barack Obama is sending voters a mixed message: He says he sees opportunities to work with the GOP after Election Day yet warns Washington could be consumed by gridlock if the opposition takes control. ]]></description>
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		<title>Obama on gays, cyber bullies and race 
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		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2010/10/15/obama-on-gays-cyber-bullies-and-race-afp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:41:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AFP - Juggling pointed questions on cyber bullying and Sudan, gay rights and the "tribal" race relations, President Barack Obama sought to refresh his bond with American youth. ]]></description>
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		<title>Government to report on $1 trillion-plus deficit 
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		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2010/10/15/government-to-report-on-1-trillion-plus-deficit-ap/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 09:15:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>If Bush Did It</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AP - The Obama administration is set to report Friday that the federal budget deficit exceeded $1 trillion for the second straight year, providing critics of government spending with fresh ammunition ahead of the midterm congressional elections. ]]></description>
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		<title>Obama: being gay is not a choice 
    (AFP)</title>
		<link>http://www.ifbushdidit.com/2010/10/14/obama-being-gay-is-not-a-choice-afp/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 04:16:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AFP - US President Barack Obama said Thursday that he believed being gay or transsexual was not a lifestyle choice but was biologically dictated before birth. ]]></description>
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		<title>Obama goes after youth vote, gets a grilling 
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:59:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[ AP - Going after the youth vote, President Barack Obama got a grilling Thursday from a mostly under-30 crowd of adults, who sternly challenged him across his economic and social agenda and showed little hesitation to press him for greater results. ]]></description>
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