re: "NYT: We Cannot Possibly Withdraw From a War Before It Is Won Or It Might Undermine US Credibility (No Seriously, Stop Laughing)"

Ace at Ace of Spades HQ cherry-picked a great quote.

re: "Smart power: Obama gets the queen . an iPod"

Allahpundit at Hot Air ("get your fill") comments on the Queen's gift.

Money quote(s):

"(N)othing says “special relationship” like a gadget you can buy in every mall in the western world."

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"Seriously, none of this merits a firing or three in the protocol office?"