A sober look at a real intelligence problem prior to 9/11. Hat Tip Instapundit

Another Baghdad Journal installment from Steve Mumford. Hat Tip Kaedrin Weblog — make sure you check out all the Mumford articles collected by Mark.

Bryan Preston documents the madness of Richard Clarke — and the bureaucratic wet dream that increased meetings at the top result in noticeable improvements at the bottom.

A serious look at a deliciously funny movie. Hat tip to Paul Cella. Someday I’d like to do the same for the Talented Mr. Ripley, which wasn’t funny, but is the best illustration that if virtue is its own reward, vice is its own punishment on film.

Kevin Holtsberry provides another example of why he isn’t a liberal. I couldn’t agree with you more, and it isn’t because of the first name.

Mark Byron edifies with his edifier du Jour. Warning – Christian thought.

If you’re a St. Louisan, you know who Bill Haas is. If you’re not, there is no easy description other than local color. If you’ve ever wanted to meet him, Archpundit let’s you know how. I won’t be there — my common sense overpowers my sense of humor.