Peter Bergen is by no means a Bush-supporter. He’s an excellent reporter, did pioneering work on al Qaeda and (full disclosure) was at Oxford when I was and is an old friend. He’s a soft-lefty, but very trust-worthy. His endorsement of what is happening in Afghanistan is good enough for me. Good for Shipley for running it. I was also heartened by Allawi’s interview in the NYT today: he says much of Iraq is ready for elections. Sure, he has an interest in optimism. But I don’t get the impression he’s a complete bull-shitter either. Two points for optimism in the war. Now back to Fallujah …
THOSE BLACK GAY REPUBLICAN(S): Wonkette has the goods on their Bush endorsement. The spokesman (and possibly only member), Don Sneed, believes “that God’s existence can be proven through a number that shares the name of his video, “The God Num-ber: Mathematical and Scientific Proof of the Exist-ence of God.” A press release states:
Sneed has developed an associated scientific theorem: “Definity-Uninity-Infinity” that substantiates the identification of the specific number that represents God. The theorem has been registered with the United States Copyright Office and has been issued a certificate as an original work. “‘Definity-Uninity-Infinity’ sets forth a new, more realistic and sensible view of the innate structure and order of the Universe,” Sneed states, “and is created, sustained and controlled by God – then, now and forever.” The viewer is able to easily understand Sneed’s mathematical and scientific proof of God’s existence.
Mr Rove, your attempt to build a new gay base for the GOP is already gathering steam.
The Dish 