'We want to connect with them': War protesters outside the president's Crawford, Texas ranch are planning a Thanksgiving dinner of 'lentil soup, rice, traditional Middle Eastern bread and a salad with parsley, tomatoes and bulgur wheat' in order to 'connect' with the Iraqi people and their 'simple lives.' ... And they wonder why they're mocked. ...

Update -- They had their 'solidarity' meal yesterday, forgoing 'the traditional indulgent American dinner.' ... And they wonder why they can't connect with average Americans. ...

Update II -- Cindy's back in Crawford! Her supporters are again saying not-so-nice things about Americans 'stuffing' themselves. ... And they wonder why so many think they're elitist anti-Americans. ...



'Ground it up': The Holiday Tree vs. Christmas Tree saga is just one of those stories that leaves me wondering, 'Huh? Why? What?' ... The only thing that would make it complete is if Rick Santorum and the ACLU jumped into the fray. ... I'd vote 'wha?' in Adam's poll.



Now that's effective: Jose Padilla is charged with less serious crimes because the feds, well, tortured the two main witnesses and, well, you know, it's OK to go with lesser charges if that's the case because that's how the justice system works. ... If Osama is ever caught, I really hope these clowns don't blow the prosecution.  ¶ 7:38 AM