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A History of Our Inaugural West Swingers and White House Hoedownsnew

A recap of the swearing ins and outs of the past, in hope of inspiring the best inaugural bash ever.
Boston Phoenix  |  Kara Baskin  |  01-16-2009  |  Commentary

Presidents & Near-Presidents I Have Knownnew

With Barack Obama's Jan. 20 presidential inauguration practically upon us, my thoughts have turned to the very complex subject of American presidents. As I contemplated the subject, I had an odd revelation. It happens that I have spent a not inconsiderable amount of time around presidents, vice presidents and presidential candidates.
Random Lengths News  |  Lionel Rolfe  |  12-04-2008  |  Commentary

Why Does the Blogosphere Hate Bush?new

Bush will not be regarded as a top-tier president by historians -- although the verdict, I believe, won't be as severe as is currently bandied about. After all, he'll ultimately compared to the likes of James Buchanan, Woodrow Wilson, and Herbert Hoover.
New York Press  |  Russ Smith  |  05-29-2008  |  Commentary

Reagan Was No Intellectual but a Thinkernew

Fables aside, Ronald Reagan’s true legacy is the parade of conservative ideologues who followed him to power.
Boston Phoenix  |  Francis J. Connolly  |  06-10-2004  |  Commentary

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