The Washington Note: Did the president declare a secret war against Syria and lran?

Halfway There: Nancy Pelosi will have no honeymoon with the Vatican or its American representatives. They are stalking her. Indeed, they have already broken cover

Britannica Blog: Americans are dying for Iraq's pro-Iranian theocracy

Wampum: Former No. 2 at the Interior Deptartment, J. Steven Griles is gonna look good in orange

Truthdig: The life and death of a 40-year CIA asset

HOLY CRAP: Can I get an "Amen"?...A loaded word, loaded with relevance... What does the Christianist Right see when they look at history? OK, how about when they look at a Bible?