Richard Holbrooke, special envoy to Afghanistan and Pakistan, Dies

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Richard Holbrooke has died after complications of 21 hour surgery to repair a torn aorta.  He has served under every Democratic president since JFK.  The Washington Post reports:

…that Holbrooke’s last wordscame just before the 21-hour operation.  As Holbrooke was sedated for surgery, his final words were to his Pakistani surgeon, family members said: “You’ve got to stop this war in Afghanistan.”

Those are powerful words coming from a man who has brokered many difference peace accords between countries. 

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From Prince William Conservation Alliance: The End Run

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From The Prince William Conservation Alliance:

 

PWC Comprehensive Plan Environment Chapter 2010 Update – Developers propose 11th hour changes that will force higher taxes this spring
Supervisors vote on December 14, 7:30 pm at McCoart Government Center. Click here for the staff report and here to read about the original draft policies.

Supervisors adopted most but not all the positive changes to the County’s Environment Chapter on December 7. This consensus document, as recommended by County staff, includes input from citizens, environmental organizations, civic groups, businesses and developers.

However, after the public hearing was closed, the Chairman put forward 11th hour revisions at the request of developers. Supervisors deferred these items to to this Tuesday’s Board meeting, 2:00 pm, at McCoart Government Center.

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The Real John Boehner on 60 Minutes

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and there is more….

Why does he reject the world compromise?  All of politics requires compromise–each side giving in a little.  No one side can always win. 

He seems like a strange bird to me.  Is the crying normal?  Politics make ME want to cry but…..he seems somewhat unstable.  He seems soft but his politics aren’t soft.  Is this incongruous?