But when we finish celebrating, it will be time to assess the damage done, and the dangers invited, by the administration's behavior. According to Kristol and Kagan's alchemy, Bush has already committed the heresy of showing weakness to the biggest bully on the international block. By capitulating in creeping statements of regret to the Chinese demand for a full apology, Bush has already dropped one knee to the ground. Collin Powell's statement of regret, followed by Bush's personal pleadings to the wife of the downed Chinese pilot, have back the United States into an uncomfortable corner, from which we might not be able to emerge. Read the full text of the Weekly Standard article by clicking here .
Israeli official admits confiscation of Arab land continues.
The republicans still searching for red meat in the Rich pardon.