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We’re at a key point in the Gulf Oil spill, while urban legends breed and circulate among the credulous

Two stories about the Gulf oil spill. First, the real story.  Today begins efforts to place a hood over the major oil leak.  It’s never been attempted at this depth, and (so far as I can tell) never been done successfully.  See Reuters for the latest information.  If this fails, the spill will continue for …

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Obama knows how to lead America by exploiting our fears

Summary:  President Obama shows that he knows how to lead Americans, giving a speech based on stories of successful cyber-attacks.  Just as Bush demonstrated with his speech about Iraq’s nukes, American Presidents can spout any nonsense to their subjects.  In turn we smile and genuflect before our betters.  Bowing is not an appropriate posture for citizens. …

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