Weekly Whirled Snooze

George Clooney spoke at the UN championing the cause of Darfurians and challenging the world community to act now. Good for him - he has the remarkable ability to bring some degree of credibility to whatever he does... unlike some other actors with causes.... Tom Cruise..... Brad Pitt.... Michael Moore

The Senate Armed Services committee - led by a bunch of Rep. Vets - rejected Bush's push towards legalizing torture. Of course the House was all for it.... we'll see what happens on the floor of the Senate and in conference.....