The first cup is for the guest, the second for enjoyment, the third for the sword. ~ An old Arabic saying

Iowa Voice (Brian) Interesting Omissions From The New York Times — “Reading this article, you’d think that every single big-wig who hides his money offshore is a Republican, right? I mean, they cite some major donors to Bush, after all, so they ALL must be Republicans.

Well, the Times bends over backwards to avoid mentioning something that would embarrass Democrats, that being The Quellos Group that they mention donates mainly to Democrats.”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Israel Captures Prisoners In Bekaa — “Hezbollah denied that Israel captured anyone in Baalbek, telling the press that they had the commandos pinned down at the hospital. Perhaps that is why only 10 rockets and missiles flew over the Israeli border today — all of their personnel may have turned around to realize that the IDF has the capability of operating anywhere within Lebanon.”

Wizbang (Jay Tea) It’s the thought that counts — “The next time a critic of Israel denounces their response as “disproportionate,” ask them to show a single sign that Hezbollah has shown the slightest restraint, the slightest moderation, in their attacks. That Hezbollah has declared certain targets off limits. That it has abided by the accepted standards of warfare. As long as Israel continues to show its own restraint, there is absolutely no cause for criticizing their level of response.”

Stop The ACLU (Jay) Senate Hearings on Public Expression of Religion Act Set For Wednessday — “When the ACLU wins a case against the Boy Scouts, the public display of the Ten Commandments, veterans memorials, and other symbols of American history and heritage guess who pays them? You do! However, there is current legislation going before the Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, as well as a companion bill going before the House that is designed to put a stop to this.”