PEJMAN YOUSEFZADEH: There was no “climate of fear” during the Bush Administration.

I beg to differ.

SCOTT PAYNE: Tea Party movement should be leery of Bachmann’s Caucus. It’s risky to get into bed with politicians.

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HMM: Godwin’s Law II: ‘Racism’ Charge Loses Debate.

SOME CIVIL RIGHTS PROGRESS IN ARIZONA: “Arizona already allows for ‘open carry’ – anyone not legally prohibited from possessing a firearm, such as convicted felons or those adjudicated mentally incompetent, can carry firearms in public as long as they are clearly visible. After Thursday, the requirement that weapons be displayed openly will be dropped, and anyone who is not a ‘prohibited possessor’ will be able to carry concealed weapons.”

ED DRISCOLL: “Why, there’s a phrase that certainly rings a bell!”

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