In an earlier thread people wondered how the estimates for Baghdad civilian deaths could have missed the mark by more than a factor of three. Funny story… U.S. officials, seeking a way to measure the results of a program aimed at decreasing violence in Baghdad, aren’t counting scores of dead killed in car bombings and …
Archives for September 2006
Friday Beer Blogging – A Hefe-Weizen And More
Now that summer has abruptly fallen over and died, in the mid-Atlantic states anyway, I figure that it is seasonally-inappropriate enough to take another look at the hefe-weizen style. Hefes come from a mix of wheat and malted barley that gives a crisp texture reminiscent of citrus and sunshine, perfect for serving with an orange …
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Mendacious Mockumentary Mania Mortifies Mickey Mouse Media Moguls
Quick hits: * Joe Gandelman evenhandedly looks at the basic problems behind ABC’s decisionmaking. [Update] Matt Stoller also takes a whack at it. * Scholastic runs away from its partnership with the film. * ABC is considering pulling the film altogether. Think that is a good idea? Call them. * The Clinton camp goes on …
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A Farewell To Torture?
Gregory Djerejian has an excellent commentary on our government’s recent announcement that detainee treatment practices have changed for the better. In particular this ending paragraph stands out: Note this is not about knee-jerk detainee rights absolutism, as some would have it. Ensuring torture is totally banned under American law is a touchstone issue that defines …
28-17
To add to John’s post below, some brief observations from somebody who was at the game: * Whoever thought it would be a great idea to unfurl a gargantuan American flag (“salute the troops”) at the same time as the Dolphins ran onto the field needs to find a new line of work. * I …
Armitage Speaks Out
This will be of interest to Plame watchers: In an exclusive interview with CBS News national security correspondent David Martin, Richard Armitage, once the No. 2 diplomat at the State Department, couldn’t be any blunter. “Oh I feel terrible. Every day, I think I let down the president. I let down the Secretary of State. …
Here We Go, Steelers!
The Steelers pull it out: Miami coach Nick Saban had the red challenge flag in his hand, hitched it forward and back, and couldn’t seem to let it go in time. Maybe the Dolphins should flag their own coach for a costly delay. Pittsburgh Steelers tight end Heath Miller chugged his way down the sideline …