memeorandum @ 8:50 AM ET, April 14, 2006

8:50 AM ET, April 14, 2006

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Steve Holland / Reuters:

Generals clamor for Rumsfeld's ouster — WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Two more retired U.S. generals called for Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to resign on Thursday, claiming the chief architect of the Iraq operation ignored years of Pentagon planning for a U.S. occupation and should be held accountable for the chaos there.

Faiz / Think Progress:

Breaking: Another General Calls For Rumsfeld's Resignation — CNN is reporting that a fifth retired general is calling for Rumsfeld's resignation. … Actually, this may be the sixth general. Generals Newbold, Eaton, Zinni, and Batiste have gained prominent attention in calling for Rumsfeld's resignation.

Discussion: Big Lizards, The Belmont Club, ParaPundit, The Political Pit Bull, Democrat Taylor Marsh …, Unclaimed Territory, rubber hose, Outside The Beltway, Los Angeles Times, Balloon Juice, THE NEWS BLOG, LamontBlog, Donklephant and Hit and Run

CNN:

Another general joins ranks opposing Rumsfeld — Defense secretary 'carries too much baggage,' Swannack says — WASHINGTON (CNN) — The commander who led the elite 82nd Airborne Division during its mission in Iraq has joined the chorus of retired generals calling on Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld to leave the Pentagon.

Discussion: Gates of Vienna, Riehl World View, Defense Tech, Blanton's and Ashton's, The Moderate Voice, COUNTERCOLUMN, Blue Crab Boulevard, Amygdala, Hit and Run and Stygius

Peter Baker / Washington Post: White House Defends Rumsfeld's Tenure

New York Times:
Rumsfeld Faces Growing Revolt by Retired Generals

Discussion: Reconcilable Differences …

Michelle Malkin:

NEW COMEDY CENTRAL LOGOS — ***scroll for new entries and updates*** — Blogger Jay Inman e-mails his submission: — Damian Penny dubs the network: "Cowardly Central." — From Patrick at Clarity & Resolve: — From reader Ray: — From almighty Allah Pundit:

Discussion: State of the Day, TBogg, Clarity & Resolve and Daimnation!

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Brendan Loy / The Irish Trojan's Blog:

The "uncensored" Muhammad clip is fake — The video clip that's floating around the Internet, supposedly the "uncensored" version of the Muhammad scene in last night's South Park episode, is a fake. Upon close inspection, you can clearly tell that somebody did a bit of photoshopping and sound editing …

Discussion: Blue Crab Boulevard, Power Line and The Volokh Conspiracy

Jim Lindgren / The Volokh Conspiracy:
SEE THE [FAKE] CENSORED CLIP OF MOHAMMED FROM SOUTH PARK …

Discussion: The Irish Trojan's Blog, Outside The Beltway and Instapundit.com

David Bauder / Associated Press:
'South Park' Creators Skewer Own Network

Discussion: Captain's Quarters, Hugh Hewitt, Carol Platt Liebau, Flopping Aces, Media Blog on National …, dartblog.com, The Volokh Conspiracy and damnum absque injuria

Robbie / The Malcontent:
Comedy Central Surrenders

Discussion: The Irish Trojan's Blog and PinkDome

The Anchoress:
South Park, Part II on cartoon wars

Jeff Goldstein / protein wisdom:
"My feelings on the whole issue can be summed up in two words: Comedhimmi Central."

Discussion: JunkYardBlog, INDCJournal, Power Line, Hugh Hewitt, Hit and Run and Donklephant

New York Times:

U.N. Official Reaches No Clear Outcome in Iran Talks — TEHRAN, April 13 — Talks between the United Nations' top nuclear official and Iranian leaders ended today with no clear outcome as President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad vowed that Iran would not retreat from what he said was its right to develop its nuclear program.

Discussion: Riehl World View, In the Bullpen and Left I on the News

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Bill Scher / The Huffington Post:
Reframing the Iran Debate

Discussion: USS Neverdock, Riehl World View, Blue Crab Boulevard and Democrat Taylor Marsh …

The Australian:
Brent Scowcroft: Don't get belligerent about Iran

Discussion: New England Republican, AMERICAN FUTURE and Decision '08

Michael J. Sniffen / Associated Press:

Moussaoui: 'No Regret, No Remorse' — ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) - Reasserting his role in Sept. 11, al-Qaida conspirator Zacarias Moussaoui told jurors Thursday he has "no regret, no remorse," was disgusted by the heart-rending testimony of victims and relatives and only wished they had suffered more.

Discussion: Ace of Spades HQ and Instapundit.com

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Matthew Barakat / Associated Press:
Moussaoui: 'No Regret, No Remorse'

Discussion: Jihad Watch

Dan Balz / Washington Post:

Hurt Feelings in 2000 Recalled as McCain Stumps in Iowa — CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 13 — Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) campaigned across Iowa on Thursday, sending a clear signal that he is ready to start building a relationship with a state he spurned in his presidential campaign six years ago.

Discussion: Betsy's Page and BrothersJudd Blog

Jerusalem Post:

Report: Hamas will recognize Israel — According to a Thursday report on Al-Jazeera, the Hamas government will recognize Israel if Israel withdraws to the 1967 borders. — Hamas officials close to Palestinian Authority Prime Minister Ismail Haniyeh expect Haniyeh to announce the change …

Discussion: Captain's Quarters, Anti-Idiotarian Rottweiler and protein wisdom

Ruth Gledhill / Times of London:

Pope condemns geneticists 'who play at being God' — THE Pope will deliver a blistering attack on the "satanic" mores of modern society today, warning against an "inane apologia of evil" that is in danger of destroying humanity. — In a series of Good Friday meditations that he will lead in Rome …

Discussion: The World Wide Rant and Pam's House Blend

Thomas McInerney / Weekly Standard:

Target: Iran — A MILITARY OPTION AGAINST Iran's nuclear facilities is feasible. A diplomatic solution to the nuclear crisis is preferable, but without a credible military option and the will to implement it, diplomacy will not succeed. The announcement of uranium enrichment last week …

Discussion: Riehl World View, Power Line and OPFOR

R. Jeffrey Smith / Washington Post:

Judge in CIA Leak Case Threatens Gag Order — The federal judge presiding over the pending trial of I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby threatened yesterday to impose a gag order barring statements or disclosures to the news media by Libby's defense team or by the special prosecutor investigating alleged wrongdoing …

Discussion: The Strata-Sphere and TPM Muckraker

Atlas Shrugs:

DHIMMI CBS BENDS OVER IN RELIGION OF PEACE POLL — Just when you think CBS could not subjugate itself any further to the left (the affable Eva Braun notwithstanding), they astound. First check out the flag they are running and the accompanying article here. hat tip x dhimmi Deb

Discussion: lgf, In the Bullpen, Outside The Beltway, Ed Driscoll.com, The Jawa Report v3.0 Beta, Danny Carlton and USS Neverdock

Associated Press:

Gay, lesbian parents to line up for Easter Egg Roll tickets — WASHINGTON (AP) — Hundreds of gay and lesbian parents hoping to take their families to the annual White House Easter Egg Roll plan to start lining up Friday evening to make sure they get tickets for the Monday event.

Discussion: Bark Bark Woof Woof