It is interesting that the Old Guard comes rushing to the barricades to oppose the war withdrawal benchmarks by saying "We have to give victory a chance."

You had your chance. In 2003. 2004. 2005. 2006.

Time's up.

I don't understand how, with all the certainty about Papelbon starting, how they're suddenly gung ho for him to close again.

I hope it works.

The Riches, on FX, starring Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver? F^&king brilliant.