Gates: Afghan war is America's 'greatest military challenge' (AP)--Obama’s Vietnam and Achilles heel. There is no military solution.


9 out of 10 execs at banks that received bailout still on job (AP)--Send them to work as cashiers in some bank in Kabul.


Verizon’s Earnings Rose 15% in Quarter (NYT)--Warrantless wire-tapping pays handsome dividends, especially their Family Plan package. That's the telecom industrial complex for you.