Clinton, Obama differ on Empire-building


	Clinton, Obama differ on Empire-building

masbury

2-16-2008 1:07 AM

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obama, clinton, iraq

masbury says:

"divesting itself of its imperial possessions" is Obama's language, but not Clinton's - and that is why the early Iraq votes are so important.

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