Early Morning Quickie.

National Post apologizes for anti-Iran story. Story that said Iran planned to force Jews and other religious minorities to wear distinctive clothing to distinguish themselves from Muslims was false and may have been part of a even larger smear campaign against Iran.

Intelligence Czar Can Waive SEC Rules. This is the first time in history that someone other than a sitting president has had these powers.

Levees Rebuilt Just in Time, but Doubts Remain. Independent engineers worry that $800 million may have been spent on sub-standard and hurried work, and the levees may be a huge waste...that they may not stand up to another large, "Hurricane Katrina-like" powerful storm.

National Guard Heads To Border. Operation "The World Hates Us More" moves forward.

More Military Personnel Are "Telling". Number Of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Discharges Rose 11 Percent In 2005.

Amnesty compares Bush to Pinochet. President Bush is the "Lord Of War" and the "King of Torture."

Official: Iraq civilian deaths unjustified. Marines committed unprovoked murders, and I personally hope each one gets the death penalty for his or her involvement. Murder is murder regardless of who does it.

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