"La plus ça change" we can believe in

It is fast becoming apparent that all of Obama's talk about changing the way Washington works is pure rhetoric. Whenever he has to actually do something, like make an important appointment, we're getting the same tired old Democratic faces. Heck, he appointed Walter Mondale's campaign manager to his VP search committee.

Today, the Obama campaign announced the formation of a National Security Working Group which includes blasts from the past such as Madeleine Albright, William Perry, and Warren Christopher (pictured).

Why not Jimmy Carter for VP?

Advice Falls On Deaf Ears

Hoshyar Zebari to Obama:

"We have a deadly enemy. When he sees that you commit yourself to a certain timetable, he will use this to increase pressure and attacks, to make it look as though he is forcing you out. We have many actors who would love to take advantage of that opportunity."

I appreciate Mr. Zebari doing his job, but I'm sure that Obama couldn't care less what he has to say. In fact, I'd be surprised if Obama even knows who he is.

It's so sad that, just as the corner is being turned in Iraq, the Democrats want to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory and pack up and go home.

Not a Muslim - We Get It, Already

"Senator Obama has never been a Muslim, was not raised as a Muslim, and is a committed Christian."

Heck, he won't even be photographed with Muslims.

On the other hand, doesn't that sound suspiciously like something that a secret Muslim would do? Hmm.

Political Spouses: A Jury Question

In recent weeks, I've grown tired of the debate over whether the wives of the presidential candidates should be topics of political discussion. My answer is that of course they should. In a democracy, the issue of what is relevant in electing a president should be left to the jury (i.e., the people) and not to the parties (i.e., the candidates) or to the judge (i.e., the elite media).

Speaking of Bacon... It's Baconhenge!

This speaks for itself. Made of bacon and french toast sticks.

Giuliani vs. Kerry

Who'd you rather have on your side in the debate over national security: the hard-charging prosecutor turned hero of 9/11 or the Vietnam veteran turned anti-war activist? I suspect that a poll asking only this question would do more than most to reveal the country's ideological leanings.

Michelle My Belle

The following teaser just appeared on Drudge:

NEW YORK TIMES to detail how Michelle Obama will get subtle makeover; new speech in works to stress humble roots... Editors planning publication in next 48 hours, newsroom sources tell DRUDGE... Developing...

Now, as a big fan of Ms. Obama's, I would be disappointed to see her change at all. I am, however, skeptical that any makeover will succeed given Michelle's, ummm, tenacity. Even if it does, it has to be good for McCain to have Barack's charming better half out on the stump, where she can continue making outrageous anti-American gaffes. I think I'm in love.