Where’s the Outrage?

I’ve watched a ton of tennis in my day. I have seen all of the greats over the last 30 years. Today’s match will go down as one of the greatest of all time. It doesn’t matter who wins. It is already a classic. Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are both playing great tennis. I think that Nadal is playing a little better right now but Federer is holding serve. One break and this match is over.

It is starting to rain.

Update: 9 - 7 in the final set, Nadal takes Federer. Great final. Great tennis.

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I recently read the book Pennsylvania Avenue: Profiles In Backroom Power by John Harwood and Gerald F. Seib.

Both authors are Washington political correspondents.

This book is a series of brief chapters about a variety of Washington political players.

Some of those profiled are lifelong insiders. Some came to insider power through unusual channels. Others are looking to change or reform the system in some way or another. 

If you are a close follower of politics, you may feel much of the ground covered is familiar. Though I doubt there are many who could claim they are aware of the careers of all the men and women discussed.  

In any case, this book has the virtue of being both brief and comprehensive at the same time.

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