As proud and capable as it is, I think the idea that the military can build new countries is a tall order, and it's the sort of thing that we would only expect from a military that we have superresourced and thought of as supercapable.
Rachel MaddowI don't think vodka is useful. I think it's for people who don't like alcohol, in which case, you probably shouldn't be drinking it.
Rachel MaddowI think Obama has been skilled and farsighted in a lot of the stuff that he's done. And in other things, unskilled and not farsighted. On balance I'd say that he is doing most of what he said he'd do.
Rachel MaddowThe single best thing about coming out of the closet is that nobody can insult you by telling you what you've just told them.
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