Links and Minifeatures 12 06 Wednesday

Litvinenko's death to be treated as murder



Captain's Quarters has some spot on anlysis.

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Tinkerty Tonk found information that thoroughly debunks the claims of the "flying imams". Basically, they were trying to be noticed, trying to provoke an incident.



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Victor Davis Hanson contrasts the treatment of Haghia Sophia with Al Aqsa



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Truth Laid Bear has the Iraqi study group report. Haven't read much, but from what I can tell by skimming, my only comment is the classical definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again, and expecting different results.



Sigh. I don't know why I was hoping that those tired old men would recommend anything different than the failed policies that got us into this situation. I knew better.



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Will We Ever Win Another War?



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Via Instapundit, A short course in Brain Surgery



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Why Newt Is Right



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Today would have been my father's 76th birthday. It's been roughly four and a half years, and I miss him just as much as the first day. Take some time to let the important people in your life know they are appreciated.