China is upset with Congress. They object to politicians getting involved in commerce. Our representatives object to foreign governments owning American energy companies. The Bush administration objects to making China mad. They fervently pray the deal goes away.

What can you ask a potential judge? There must be questions they cannot fudge, but Republicans say those are outrageous. Of course, thinking might be contagious. We can’t ask nominees how they might decide. But can’t we ask them to confide what’s already made up in their minds? What’s confirmed in their thinking, what’s predetermined? [...]

Fireworks make the fourth of July because they symbolize our leaders. Like politicians, they attract crowds with brilliant, sometimes spectacular promises that look great, then fizzle.

We need a new justice for our Supreme Court, one who can replace O’Conner – the middle sort. Bush says his nomination will make us all proud. I won’t believe that unless it‘s Maureen Dowd.

Bush promised more aid for Africa, let’s hope it’s as effective as his anti-AIDS program. It works miracles. According to a news release citing their accomplishments, 32,839 AIDS patients in Botswana were receiving life-extending treatment with the help of the U.S. government before any money got there. Officials there said the number was really zero, [...]

Time will give up Cooper’s notes, over his objection, and save big dough. He might avoid jail time, maybe not. The point of this investigation is lost on me. Why would government pressure reporters to name officials who revealed Valerie Plame was a CIA covert agent? They usually want to keep secrets. I would guess [...]