On FOXNews moments ago, former Clinton Special Assistant for National Security Affairs P.J. Crowley made the case that, in the wake of the London bombings, we in the U.S. really do need to turn our attention to understanding the “root causes” of terrorism. And you know what?  I agree with him.  And I can’t be afraid to say so any longer—even it it means I’ll be mocked by my more

FREE KARL ROVE!

Tom Elia makes the case that Ted Kennedy and Carl Levin are wrong to label forcible interrogation techniques used at Gitmo “torture”– something the two grandstanding liberal Senators have no problem doing in this AP report (which, ironically, outlines an independent investigation’s findings that suggest a profound and troubling lack of torture, if you ask me.  But then, I’m barbaric that way). Given the near certainty that these two flabby

“And while we’re at it, keep that walker of yours out of the hallway, wouldya?  Almost broke my fool neck the other day making a run for the crapper.”* (h/t Bill)

John Kerry, discussing the Karl Rove / Valerie Plame dustup: It’s remarkable that the presidential aide who should be packing his bags is instead sitting in White House meetings about stacking the Supreme Court with rigid ideologues. The last thing America needs—and the last thing we will tolerate—is Rove-style tactics in the critical decisions our nation is about to make about the shape of the Supreme Court. America replies:  “Actually,

“SHUTTLE PREPARES TO LAUNCH FROM HURRICANE-DEVASTATED, SHARK-RIDDLED FLORIDA AS RESCUE WORKERS CALL IT QUITS IN THE SEARCH FOR NATALEE.”

6:12-6:27 – Player introductions.  Colorado Rockies relief pitcher Brian Fuentes, to the surprise of just about everyone, receives the biggest ovation.  Meanwhile, embattled Rangers pitcher Kenny Rogers manages to take the sting out of the boos by trotting onto the field with a big pimp hat and a hooker on each arm.  He looks a little drunk, too.  But that’s just me speculating.

“freedom” → “the soft tyranny of rampant consumerism” “insurgency” → “quasi-soccer hooligans” “Islamic fundamentalism” → “slightly miffed Muslims with a wee bit of a bone to pick” “inchoate democracy” → “seemingly endless fields of dead Iraqi civilians whose dying wish was to return their country to the halcyon days of Saddam’s stern but loving rule.” “Israel” → “Palestinian territory” “George Bush” → ”Him” “french fries” → “chips” “United States” →

FOXNews’ “Dayside” today featured in one of its segments an Allegheny County, PA fifth-grader, winner of the “There Ought to be a Law” contest sponsered by Allegheny County legislators.  His winning entry?  A bill maintaining that all animals need be restrained while riding in moving vehicles.  Oh—and that dogs shouldn’t be allowed to stick their heads out of car windows.  Because of the danger. Isn’t that just so adorable?  Cue

From CNN: Afghan villagers sheltered a U.S. Navy SEAL wounded in a battle last month with the Taliban until they could get word to American forces to rescue him, a military official said Monday. The SEAL was part of a four-man reconnaissance team that went missing June 28 after calling for help during a firefight in the mountains near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border. The other three members of the team died