Good McLaughlin Group today, probably because Michael Barone wasn't on it. Fascinating to hear Pat Buchanan and Eleanor Clift agreeing that Bush hasn't made the case for war. Also disturbingly enlightening to hear James Warren talk about Bush's moral certitude over the need for conflict, and the extent to which that has been inspired by his religious fervour.

Earlier, on CSpan, heard the brilliant Tom Friedman use the expression "up your nose with a rubber hose" during a speech at Johns Hopkins. I can't be certain, but I'm reasonably sure that's one of the signs of the end times.

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