Memorial Day Bike Parade Sparks Quiet Art Reflection
Garrison Keillor laments a Washington Memorial Day bike rally as noisy, polluting, and performative. He contrasts bikers with soldiers and art at the Smithsonian, exploring themes of patriotism, memory, and civilization. He cites Halberstam and Ambrose as better guides to war’s reality.
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Obama Critics Clash With Bush Era Risk Analysis
Cal Thomas argues Barack Obama underestimates evil in global politics, accusing him of naïve diplomacy. The column contrasts Obama with Kennedy and Bush era responses, urging a warlike stance and credible threats over negotiations with dictatorial regimes.
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