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David Brooks: Heroes in Iraq

Posted on November 28, 2005 by waynem

David Brooks, a New York Times Opinion writer,writes a great piece on heroes in Iraq.  He tells a specific story of a Marine Captain that storms a Western Iraq town under heavy fire to take the town and remove insurgents.  … Continue reading →

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How to “Fix” New Orleans

Posted on September 8, 2005 by waynem

In the New York Times, David Brooks has an eye opening commentary on how to fix New Orleans. Link: Katrina’s Silver Lining – New York Times.  In his words, "Katrina was a natural disaster that interrupted a social disaster."  The … Continue reading →

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The Perscription to Kill Roe V Wade

Posted on April 22, 2005 by waynem

David Brooks has it correct when he concludes what actions have created the current judge selection debacle, and it all stems from the original Roe V. Wade.  The question is, do we have any hope of fixing this mess? Excerpt: … Continue reading →

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