If Obama fails, we all fail. (Thomas Friedman, NYT, 2/21/10)
Well, if you put it that way…….
Senator Patrick Leahy is calling for an immediate hearing into the Justice Department's handling of the so-called torture memos. An internal investigation released Friday found that the government lawyers that authorized waterboarding and other forms of torture under President Bush were "flawed" and showed "poor judgment," but that they did not commit professional misconduct. (our emphasis) (WCAX.com, 2/21/10)
Vermont’s Senator-for-Life continues to focus on the issues that most concern his constituents…..
Actor-director Sean Penn was charged Friday with battery and vandalism charges stemming from an altercation with a photographer in Brentwood last fall. (FoxNews.com, 2/21/10)
What’s so funny ‘bout peace, love and understanding?
Last week, Todd Stern, America's Special Envoy for Climate Change -- yes, there is one; and people wonder where to begin cutting government -- warned that those interested in "undermining action on climate change" will seize on "whatever tidbit they can find." Tidbits like specious science, and the absence of warming? (George Will, Townhall.com, 2/21/10)
George Will conveys more, in fewer words, than just about any other journalist out there.
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