Soccer Dad: Submitted 08/21/08

August 20, 2008

Submitted 08/21/08

The Watcher's council nominations are UP at Wolf Howling. Finding the Anti-U. S. Angle - The Glittering Eye observes an unfortunate tendency among those in the know to blame the U.S. for Russia's invasion of Georgia. I was especially bothered to see that McCainiacs thinking outside of the box - Bookworm Room suggests an approach that McCain supporters can take to be agents of change - and elect Sen. McCain as President. For similar thoughts read what the Super Bowl tells us about 2008. Vindication - The Razor reviews the hall of shame of those who rejected the surge and aren't willing to own up to the fact that it's largely been successful. For a related argument see Jeff Jacoby's Hindsight isn't 20/20. Georgia's Fallout - The Good And The Bad - Joshua Pundit provides a pretty complete synopsis of the Russian invasion of Georgia. One silver lining he sees is the possible waning of Secretary Rice's influence given her mis-reading of Russia's intentions. I still think that Victor Davis Hanson's analysis is quite good too. Life In A Socialist Nanny State: When Petty Bureaucrats Have Power Over Life And Death - Wolf Howling presents a horrifying case where form overruled function and a girl's life was deemed less important than regulations. Reminds me of Walter Peck. The Best Thing About the Free Market ... - Colossus of Rhodey.Hube can get some satisfaction, when it comes to his sports goggles anyway. McCain Campaigns & Deals With Policy While Obama Bodysurfs - Rhymes With Right compares the relative seriousness of the two campaigns, quoting from a NYT article that acknowledges - surprise, surprise - the McCain edge in this instance. Reuters Rooters - In my post this week I look at some charges made against Israel and a closer look at those making the charges. Israel's critics have some credibility problems. I enlisted the aid of 3 other bloggers in making my case. I selected my non-council post this week, not because I agreed with it - I'm troubled by its conclusion - but because it was still a fascinating read. So read South Ossetia: The Perfect Wrong War by Walid Phares at the American Thinker. What do you think? Finally, a member of the Watcher's Council, Done with Mirrors, has resigned his position due to professional concerns and we are now looking for a new council member. If you blog and you have an interest in joining our weekly competition, read the rules and leave a comment indicating your interest.

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