I disagree with this decision, but . . .

This (here) might be a good indication that Obama forced McChrystal out . . . waiving off two out of three years required service to still retire as a 4-star general is a pretty sweet deal.

America and the World Cup

Great NYTimes feature (here) on how the USA is--perhaps, affecting the sport of soccer.

Reading this article reminded me of the observation (perception?) during extended periods I have spent in other, non-European, parts of the world that "quit" is particulary lacking in quintessential American culture.

If every Jesus is "historical," then. . .

If every Jesus is "historical," then no Jesus is "historical." Great post by Ross Douthat about most modern efforts to find the "historical" Jesus . . . Choose Your Own Jesus - Ross Douthat Blog - NYTimes.com

Can't buy me class

Well, if you haven't heard, Paul McCartney showed his backside at a ceremony to receive a "Gershwin Prize for Popular Song" ostensibly from the American People.

Connie Hair aptly comments:

McCartney is the third recipient of the Gershwin Prize. Hailing from England and having earned no university degrees of his own, the Beatle may not know W. was the first American president to earn a master’s degree in business administration. (The fact the MBA is from Harvard really irks the left.) Not to mention Bush is married to a librarian.