Bush

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He’s sure that all “decisions I made are the right decisions.” If you don’t know it’s broken, how can you fix it?

C. Powell

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With apparent backbone transplant, he’s publicly opposing Bush on torture. Where have you been?

Pope

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Stunned that Muslims were offended when he cited their religion as “evil and inhuman.” Welcome to the NFL.

Obama

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Ill. senator and global phenom is back from Africa and top draw on campaign trail. Watch your back, Hillary.

Ann Richards

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Not born with a silver spoon in her mouth, but witty, smart and tough nonetheless. We’ll miss her.

O. Fallaci

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Bullies and phonies can breathe easy–Italy’s fierce idealist won’t be calling to interview them anymore.

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