Israel would agree. Long ago was proposed the "Two State" solution. Israel has conceded territory for just that purpose. The problem isn't Israel. The problem is the Palestinians absolutely abhor the two state solution. They will settle for nothing less than the total elimination of Israel. So how do you create a two state solution out of that, Mr. President?

C'mon, give the guy a break. After all, he did win a Nobel Peace Prize after only a month in office. And he apologized to the Muslims for the offenses of America. Like Americans everywhere, the Israelis and Palestinians just don't recognize the greatness of our dear leader.

Mr. Hewitt, I agree with most of your points. However, the Catholic left will not be back. The reason: they can't abide the orthodoxy. John Paul II, in re-writing the Catechism, reinforced the orthodox philosophical and theological pillars of the Church. Benedict XVI, in re-writing the Missal, reinforced traditional forms of worship and liturgical celebration. Simply put, the post-Vatican II ship of change has sailed and not in the direction the liberals wanted. All the significant changes the progressive left in the Church sought, they lost. They have neither the numbers, the energy nor the philosophy to do more than be a nuisance.

Funny thing... that's right out of Al-Queda's playbook. The terrorists understand that technology is very vulnerable. They get it but the CIA and NSA suffer from the western conceit which bellieves in the superiority of anything electronic. And since 40 year olds are technology immigrants while 20 year olds are technology natives, we have to place HUGE trust in our 20 year olds.

I hope you're right, Colonel.

Madison, WI, would get some real competition from Boulder, CO, Lawrence, KS, and Minneapolis, MN.

SPOT-ON!! You are 100% correct. Plastic grocery bags were demanded by the environmentalists because paper bags led to the "raping" of our forests. God forbid we cut down any trees (that will grow back). Plastic is just so much more environmentally friendly - so we were told. Don't hold your breath waiting to hear an apology from the environmental crowd.