Odd & Ends

I'm swamped again this morning and need to get out of the house and to the office, but a few things before I go...

IRAN:

The Guardian has an excellent editorial this morning on the possibility of a nuclear Iran.

The lesson of Iraq is that engagement with a difficult regime is more likely to encourage change than sanctions and war.

CONTEMPTOUS GEORGE AND THE LONG, LONG VACATION:

As our troops in Iraq have one of their bloodiest weeks ever, their commander-in-chief is enjoying a vacation that most "Americans can only dream of" - five weeks worth of R&R at his Texas ranch. According to the Washington Post, Mr. Bush will surpass Ronald Reagan's record for longest presidential vacation time.

Let's just hope he doesn't overlook another bin Laden memo while pretending to clear brush and cut down trees for the cameras.

THAT'S NOT A GOOD THING:

And finally, it seems Martha Stewart has violated the terms of her house arrest. As a result the domestic domanatrix will have to serve an additional three weeks. Details here.