The Reaction in review (Jan16, 2009)

A week's Reactions that deserve a second look:


Friday

By Carol Gee: "Reflections on the War in Gaza" -- Thoughts on the difficulty of finding answers to conflict when both sides are wronged, includes interesting comments.

By Capt. Fogg: "The Healer" -- Fogg's last words say it all about Bill Frist's defense of GWB, "It's just that faith makes liars of us all."


Thursday

By Mustang Bobby: "Close enough isn't good enough" -- Bobby very skillfully takes on the arguments of columnist George Will regarding AG Jerry Brown's brief to declare California's Prop 8 unconstitutional.

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Geithner, the Tax Man, and the Treasury" -- An excellent post that explains in clear terms what all the fuss over not paying taxes is about.


Wednesday

By Creature: "A popular stimulus" -- Creature reminds us that Republicans are still out there making mischief.

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Craziest Republican of the Day: Dick Cheney" -- MJWS' label, as you can imagine, engendered a lively argument in the comments thread.

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Charm offensive: Obama at dinner with the conservative punditocracy" -- Michael helps us all relax about our next president having dinner with right wingers.


Tuesday

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Around the world: China, Zimbabwe, Somalia, the Ukraine, and the Vatican" -- A fine round-up of neglected stories by which we'll augment awareness.

By Libby Spencer: "Bush admits his mistakes" -- Libby has similar derision to the rest of us regarding Bush's press statements on his own accountability.

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Senator Burris" -- Michael's post highlights some insightful thoughts on the seating of Illinois Seante appointee, Roland Burris.


Monday

By Creature: "Quote of the Day" -- Monday's excellent choice is from Kevin Drum's farewell to Bush.

By Michael J.W. Stickings: "Juxtaposition: Bush Obama, Gitmo, and the so-called War on Terror" -- Michael feelt what many of us felt as we watched our current president at his final press conference, "And we will soon, at long last, be rid of him." See also, "Overturning Dubya: Obama to reverse Bush national security polities."

By Capt. Fogg: "Ann of God" -- Almost more than you wanted to know about Ann Coulter's latest shennanigan, as only Fogg can write it.


Sunday

By Carol Gee: "Reviving the Rule of Law After a Lawless 'War on Terror' " -- A thorough exploration of the constitutional/intel/DOJ arena as it could be impacted by President-elect Obama's administration.


Saturday

By Libby Spencer: "Cannabis cure for Alzheimer's" -- Six comments followed Libby's interesting news about the promise of THC compounds in the treatment of the scourge of Alzheimer's.