Some last minute reactions to the Preznit's speech. Interesting the Decider didn't mention he's locked up only the "Bad Arabs" for over five years without a trial. So then Bush goes off to "sell" his plan...at Fort Benning?!?

Eric Reeves: "2007 gives all signs of being the most destructive year to date in the Darfur genocide." (h/t Daily Darfur).

On-topic, why does the Governor of New Mexico have more diplomatic competence than the Secretary of State? Nevermind.

Ave Cassandra : response to Ahnold's healthcare plan.

Off the Beaten Path: "Straight but not narrow" edition: The Lesbian Blog Award nominations are open. There are some great, and I mean great, writers over there.

P.S. I'm glad someone misses Fafblog as much as I do...

Guest round-up by Blue Gal