Tag: line in the sand

Lions, Tigers and Benghazi, Oh My

The evolution of this Benghazi story has been pretty remarkable. From the very beginning of the story, I commented on several things. First of all, I said it was an incredible tragedy. Secondly, I wasn’t entirely clear on why our ambassador was in a place that was deemed so hostile. Thirdly, I commented that it didn’t make much sense that an obscure video would have set off this kind of violence. Since very early in this story, Republicans have held up Benghazi as an example of Democratic weakness. Democrats just cannot keep this country safe. As a matter fact, Democrats do

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Romney wins Maryland, Wisconsin and DC

Woohoo. Pop! Open the champagne! Mitt Romney has won. Oh, wait a minute, nothing has really changed. Rick Santorum is still in the race. Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul are still in the race. Nothing has changed. I’m not sure what Rick Santorum is doing or wants to do. For some reason, he has drawn a line in the sand and it is Pennsylvania. I don’t get it. So, what happens if he wins Pennsylvania? Nothing. There’s not going to be a seismic shift of support towards Rick Santorum. I would not be surprised if Sen. Santorum doesn’t win a few

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Grab Bag – Wednesday

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy It is good to see that the Republicans are now getting an earful from their constituents. I don’t know why they seriously thought they could vote for abolishing Medicare and figure there would be no consequences. Severe storms continue to roll through the Midwest. Those folks in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Alabama, Mississippi and Tennessee are used to violent thunderstorms this time of year. I still hope and pray that everyone stays safe and informed. Will John Boehner draw a line in the sand over Medicare cuts? Remember that

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Errington C. Thompson, MD

Dr. Thompson is a surgeon, scholar, full-time sports fan and part-time political activist. He is active in a number of community projects and initiatives. Through medicine, he strives to improve the physical health of all he treats.

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