Entries for February 2007

In the past week or so, we've seen the best and worst examples of modern journalism.

The so-called coalition forces in Iraq may not be falling apart, but they are surely diminishing.

It has come to this: Ralph Nader has officially become America's Crank. He has effectively lost the mantra of fighter for the country's consumers against the automakers and other polluters of the environment.

In the current issue of the Atlantic, writer Ross Douthat makes a compelling argument that while President Bush may leave office a loser, his philosophy will go forward in the Republican Party. That should make some GOPers squirm.

Grover Norquist, the outspoken leader and voice of Americans for Tax Reform, can always be counted on for political grandstanding.

Republicans in the House seem intent on making absolute fools of themselves.

Back in the early days of the nation's space program, I was a reporter and admitted supporter.