Tuesday digest

- A couple of looks at the state of the Bush Doctrine here (short) and here (longer, but worth it). For the sake of Israel, here's hoping W. doesn't lose focus.

- Another reality check on AIDS but this time a little closer to home, here. Interesting that the Copenhagen Consensus thinks that reducing the spread of AIDS in Africa is a very reachable objective, although I still maintain that the massive role of culture with regards to sexual practices must be considered when discussing this issue.

- Want to reduce poverty? Then get the size of government right.


- Today's loony left play of the day goes to defeated Georgia congresswoman Cynthia McKinney (D) (pictured here with socialist icon Cindy Sheehan). On the evening of her primary loss last week, a campaign worker pulled a Mel Gibson and threatened a reporter's "Jewish ass" before another bodyguard blamed Israel and suggested that everyone "put on your yarmulke and celebrate." See here (video here).