"I'm interested in a rational information policy that respects the American public."
Washington Post interview with Steven Aftergood, director of the Federation of American Scientists' Project on Government Secrecy.

The Better Rhetor
Mayfly blog that lasted from 12/17/02 to 5/6/03, burning that much brighter for its brief etc. If you're out there, rhetor, get in touch.

It Begins
The Republican National Committee has released its first commercial for the 2004 Presidential campaign: as the Times says, "It shows Mr. Bush, during the last State of the Union address, warning of continued threats to the nation: 'Our war against terror is a contest of will, in which perseverance is power,' he says after the screen flashes the words, 'Some are now attacking the president for attacking the terrorists.'"

Update: Richard Cohen of the Post starts with the RNC ad and ends here: "I love my country and I love the truth and I always thought the best thing about being an American is that you don't have to choose. "