How could we as Americans ever question what is done under the umbrella of Patriotism?
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Our 30 Issues series turns to Europe today. In the aftermath of the war in Iraq and the frayed relations with Germany and France, how much do both candidates value the alliance? Earlier this summer President Bush proposed a troop withdrawal from German bases. Elsewhere a new poll showed decreasing European support for the US. We'll get two views from The Economist magazine editor Bill Emmott and Newsweek Paris Bureau Chief, Chris Dickey.

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How about a poll in the US as to whether Jacque Chirac would be elected here?
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Our new series "30 Issues in 30 Days" kicks off on Monday. The first topic, healthcare, is as hard to gain an overview of as a box full of nuts, bolts, screws, planks, and drawers that has been strewn across a room--and a good deal hearder to piece together ...

We should be focusing on educating the American public about learning to take care of themselves. That means healthy diets, vitamins, supplements, and a progressive approach to alternative health care.
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Our first "30 Issues in 30 Days" segment is just getting underway, and already the numbers are being hotly disputed.

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Author and intelligence expert Thomas Powers captured in our studio on a camera phone.

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