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The Optimist speaks, the Skeptic listens
What if we got everything Trump said we could have?
10 hrs ago • Steve Berman
Unfit
The only question is which frightening possibility is real
Apr 14 • David Thornton
Trump has made the same grave error twice
It's really a lack of imagination and inability to comprehend other mindsets
Apr 13 • Steve Berman
Does Lebanon have a future without Iran?
Lebanon is an odd bird. Plus: another odd bird in the Democratic Party
Apr 10 • Steve Berman
Funnies... revived
Week of April 5-11
Apr 9 • The Racket News
Peace in our time?
Is the ceasefire still on?
Apr 9 • David Thornton
Once again: Thank Pakistan
A quick note on the cease-fire
Apr 8 • Steve Berman
Donald Trump commits the sin of King Saul
We know what happened to Saul, but what will happen to Trump?
Apr 7 • Steve Berman
What does America owe Israel, and what does Israel owe the world?
Is removing Iran as a regional power doing the world a favor?
Apr 6 • Steve Berman
Our uncommon birthright
We are uniquely privileged
Apr 4 • Steve Berman
Are we losing?
One month into a four-week war
Apr 3 • David Thornton
Therapy is just a word, Colorado
Others call it persuasion, or speaking, or preaching, or harm. Plus: To the moon!
Apr 2 • Steve Berman
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