Actually, this seems to be the basic need of the human heart in nearly every great crisis - a good hot cup of coffee. ~ Alexander King

Don Surber A Hard Look at A Haditha Editorial — “The NY Times’ lead editorial today is a delicious example of early 21st century elitists saying one thing, meaning another. I shall interpret it as we go along:”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Broad Strata? — “The only broad strata at work is the network of multicultural apologists that will attempt to make themselves feel good by ignoring the obvious connection between these suspects, the one that even a child could detect from the list of suspects and their involvement in Islamist websites. That broad strata will go to their deaths rather than admit that radical Islam comprises a threat against Western civilization. Unfortunately, they will take the rest of us with them.”

Dr. Sanity (Pat Santy) CARNIVAL OF THE INSANITIES — “Time for the weekly insanity update, where the insane, the bizarre, the ridiculous, and the completely absurd are highlighted for all to see!”

Mudville Gazette (Greyhawk) Overheard — “Any US military member who speaks to media representatives does so at great risk - the odds of their comments used in context - or even accurately reported - are exceptionally slim.”