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I’m not a political or religious blogger – but I’ve been wanting to say something about the current Israeli/Hezbollah situation in the Middle East. Either way, I’m going to catch flames for bringing it up – even though I can’t turn around without reading or hearing running commentary. Ponzi and I have certainly discussed it in private, but I just wanted to point out something that Dave wrote last night. He says Israel is Wrong. This is Dave’s position, and I believe it’s important enough to share:

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From Eisenhower’s farewell speech…

Throughout America’s adventure in free government, our basic purposes have been to keep the peace; to foster progress in human achievement, and to enhance liberty, dignity and integrity among people and among nations. To strive for less would be unworthy of a free and religious people. Any failure traceable to arrogance, or our lack of comprehension or readiness to sacrifice would inflict upon us grievous hurt both at home and abroad.

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I was listening to Wait Wait on my way to Caffe Vita, listening to the part of the show where they tell three strange-but-possibly-true stories. The first tale claimed that DARPA was investigating the idea of using canons to launch soldiers to the top of buildings quicker. If there’s a case for military overspending, this is it. We’re actually considering turning our defense department into a three-ring circus. Some would argue this happened years ago. Who’s the ring leader? Growing up, we already had a class clown. I had to settle for class bearded lady.

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