Coffee makes us severe, and grave, and philosophical. Jonathan Swift

Blogs for Bush (Matt Margolis) The Partisan Economy — “According to the Gallup Poll, the only people who are admitting that the economy is in good shape are Republicans.”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) WaPo’s Positive Review — “The Washington Post editorial board gave George Bush a glowing review on his press conference yesterday, showing the extent to which Bush succeeded in the forum he likes the least. The praise comes as a surprise for the normally critical Post, but the clear ease and openness that Bush demonstrated in this last press conference has them asking for more:”

Confederate Yankee Civilization vs. Barbarity — “As Tony Blair’s speech states, we are not in a clash between civilizations, but a clash about civilization. What Blair has not directly stated is that most Muslim countries have precious little civilization, or practice civilized behavior.”

Stan Guthrie The New Rushdie — “Hollywood’s self-congratulators have sprained their shoulders attempting to pat themselves on the back for “courageous” films about homosexuality and rightwing conspiracies in the Middle East. Unfortunately, these same movie moguls have said next to nothing about a true profile in courage who lives in their own backyard: Wafa Sultan, a Los Angeles-area psychiatrist.”

Blogs for Bush (Mark Noonan) Religious Freedom in the Islamic World — “The case of , the Afghan Christian facing execution for his apostasy from Islam, has focused attention on just how Islam views other religions.”

Outside The Beltway (James Joyner) Condi Rice to Pass on NFL Commissioner For Now — “Condoleezza Rice has repeatedly stated that being commissioner of the National Football League is her dream job. There will be a vacancy come July. Unfortunately, she’s a little busy at the moment.”