The Pursuit of Knowledge

"As democracy is perfected, the office represents, more and more closely, the inner soul of the people. We move toward a lofty ideal. On some great and glorious day the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron."

H.L. Mencken, Baltimore Sun (July 26, 1920)

Iraq War Casualties:

There have been 3,405 coalition deaths -- 3,149 Americans . . .

And how about Operation Enduring Freedom?

There have been 527 coalition deaths -- 365 Americans

Here's Naomi Ragen, being the cliché she is, whining about gender segregation in this NPR interview with Eric Westervelt:

Jerusalem’s ‘Rosa Parks’ Fights ‘Modesty Patrols’