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Yourlogohere / Your Logo Here:
Meet Coffin. — As if we didn't have enough evidence that Ben Domenech was not the smartest hire at the Post, here is one more example. — It would appear that Ben Domenech is a plagiarist. — Thanks to Oregon Guy and anon, we find out that Ben's lyrical stylings on a real party …
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Erick / redstate.org:
We Must Defend. — It's true. Ben Domenech is Augustine. And I stand behind him 100%. He has said nothing filled with racism or hate, or bigotry. In fact, Ben has been a leader in keeping those he dubs the "evilcons" off RedState. Unbeknownst to all of you, RedState continually self-polices …
Donald E. Graham / Washington Post:
Media Matters to Wash. Post brass: Fire bigoted blogger — CEO and Chairman of the Board, The Washington Post Co. — CEO & Publisher, Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive — Dear Messrs. Brady, Downie, Jones, and Graham, and Ms. Little: — I write today to request …
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Ben Domenech / Red America:
Two Quick Notes — Two clarifications for the many folks who have risen up in force to attack the existence of this blog (I appreciate the attention, by the way). — Some people have taken issue with an old two-line comment of mine on RedState.com where I referred to Coretta Scott King as a Communist on the day after her funeral.
Hilzoy / Obsidian Wings:
Plagiarism — I really hadn't intended to write another post on puzzling things conservatives have recently said or done. However, the story of Ben Domenech (aka Augustine)'s apparent plagiarism made me change my mind. If you haven't seen it yet, here are some of the examples:
Jane Hamsher / Firedoglake:
An Open Letter to Jim Brady: Who is Augustine?
An Open Letter to Jim Brady: Who is Augustine?
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Abdul Waheed Wafa / New York Times:
Afghan Judge in Convert Case Vows to Resist Foreign Pressure — KABUL, Afghanistan, March 23 — Despite growing international concern, the judge presiding over the prosecution of an Afghan man facing the death penalty for converting from Islam to Christianity said today that international pressure …
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Cynthia Leonor Garza / Houston Chronicle:
Former first lady's donation aids son — Katrina funds earmarked to pay for Neil Bush's software program — Former first lady Barbara Bush donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund with specific instructions that the money be spent with an educational software company owned by her son Neil.
Associated Press:
U.S. Hiring Hong Kong Co. to Scan Cargo — WASHINGTON - In the aftermath of the Dubai ports dispute, the Bush administration is hiring a Hong Kong conglomerate to help detect nuclear materials inside cargo passing through the Bahamas to the United States and elsewhere.
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James Wolcott:
"WORSE THAN A FOOL" — Among the many peculiarities of this president is his utter refusal to listen to those within his own orbit in the oil realm. It's understandable, if unacceptable, that Bush would ignore the warnings of environmentalists regarding Peak Oil and global warming …
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Michael Hirsh / Newsweek:
Breaking the Silence — A prominent former insider is criticizing the administration's handling of Iraq's reconstruction. And there's more to come. — Marwan Naamani / AFP-Getty Images — Bremer reviews Iraqi troops in 2003 — March 22, 2006 - Andrew Natsios has taken a lot of flak over his role in Iraq.
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John Cole / Balloon Juice:
The Right and Individual Rights — Interesting piece in the NY Times that spends a lot of time on Judge Roberts writing a testy dissent. What is more interesting is the following: … The right wing of the Republican party has sold the libertarian/centrist wing of the party a bill of goods …
Crooks and Liars:
Cafferty smacks down Kurtz — Cafferty smacks down Kurtz — On the Situation Room, Jack Cafferty just smacked down Howard Kurtz after Howie agreed with the GOP talking point that the press is too negative in its coverage of Iraq. Cafferty came on immediately and was livid, saying that was ridiculous.
Drudge Report:
ABC NEWS EXEC: 'BUSH MAKES ME SICK'; E-MAIL REVEALED — A top producer at ABC NEWS declared "Bush makes me sick" in an email obtained by the DRUDGE REPORT. — John Green, currently executive producer of the weekend edition of GOOD MORNING AMERICA, unloaded on the president in an ABC company email obtained by the DRUDGE REPORT.
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Editor and Publisher:
Another Bad Slip for 'NY Times': Katrina Victim Unmasked — NEW YORK For the second time in less than a week, The New York Times today admitted to a serious error in a story. On Saturday it said it had misidentified a man featured in the iconic "hooded inmate" photograph from Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.
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