It looks obvious

Admitting that an idea you strongly believed, and advocated for, turned to be a colossal mistake is one of the most difficult things. It is not easier when you are one of the expert in your field. It is somewhat painful to read Fuad Ajami’s column about Iraq, and the war he so strongly advocated for. His writing is, as always, brilliant.

Ryan Sagar is not impressed with McCain bouncing up support numbers and declared his campaign to in "a persistent vegetative state". In his usual sharp political analysis Sagar explains why McCain Campaign is going nowhere and offers an indication to check if the McCain’s campaign came back from the dead:

So, as the stories inevitably come heralding the resurgence of John McCain, here’s a handy tip as to whether you should believe them: When either Mr. Giuliani or Mr. Thompson starts attacking the war hero whose endorsement they both want, then you’ll know he poses a serious threat. Until then, it’s all just the latest bogus trend story.

Still with the 2008 Campaign: an interesting review of Fred Thompson’s federalism principles and voting record.

Jonathan Klinger review the possible implications of an Oklahoma court decision to prohibit the enforcement of an act that restrict the distribution of violent video games for minors. Jonathan focuses on Israeli legislation while I wonder if this case can, and will be used, to overturn the shameful decency act.  

I wonder, if the French would have to pay directly for dentist treatments - would it make them brush their teeth more often?