The Bush Legacy
Voices around the world, from Europe to America to Libya, are calling for U.S. intervention to help bring down Moammar Gaddafi. Yet for bringing down Saddam Hussein, the United States has been denounced variously for aggression, deception, arrogance and imperialism. (Charles Krauthammer, 3/4/11)
Suggestion. Obama gives his Nobel Peace Prize to George Bush.
Lack of Nuance
The clear and present danger to recovery, however, comes from politics — specifically, the demand from House Republicans that the government immediately slash spending on infant nutrition, disease control, clean water and more. (Paul Krugman, NYT, 3/4/11)
Discredited columnist Krugman pulls out a Democrat favorite: Evil Republicans out to harm children, women and the environment!
Good News Front
On Wednesday, the Army announced 22 additional charges against Private Manning, including “aiding the enemy.” (NYT, 3/4/11)
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