The Blog Hole: The GOP Blackmails, Dead Terrorists Are Still Preferable, and Levi Overshares

The Entire World Hearts President Obama: President Obama strode over to the old country channeling JFK and Ronald Reagan, writes Mike Lupica. Which is to say, he didn't imitate his predecessor, a man who thought "Turkey" was a sandwich, not a country. Ha, ha, ha. Bush was knucklehead.  [nydailynews.com]

Bristol Palin's Baby Daddy Kisses And Tells: OMG did you see Levi on Tyra? David Zurawik did, and he wonders if this young snow redneck is hellbent on making unwed fatherhood cool and sexy? [baltimoresun.com]

Don't Call It A War In Pakistan: The Obama Administration is upping the ante in the war in Afghanistan, and the war against stateless terrorist cells. Andrew Exum explains the new strategy, one that does go far enough. But at least dead terrorists are still part of the plan.  [tnr.com]

Republicans Threaten "Nuclear Option" If Torture Exposed: So President Obama wants to release Bush Administration memos about torture. And if he does, suggests Scott Horton, Republicans will torpedo his legislative agenda with a filibuster… that legislative last resort they hated when they were the majority. Wankers. [thedailybeast.com]