Exposes the larger story behind a partisan talking point, showing that it is, not surprisingly, competely wrong.

Not exactly cutting edge news at this point, but it will be informative for those who may still see Obama as going to effect miraculous change in the nature of America; at least those who have not been told to believe that he is a diehard Marxist, and those who are likely to read Truthout and still be somewhat behind the curve.

Quite objective and nonpartisan; gives a description of the situation, mainly from the Arabic/Muslim position (understanding of which is lacking in the English speaking media) but without either demonizing them or taking the position of demonizing Israel, instead showing the internal logic of their position, which we will have to understand to treat with them.

another polemic, skimming over the depths of the issues.

sort of a polemic, preaching to the choir. might be good to prod discussion among groups with diverse or nonexistent views on the question.

Takes an interesting and unorthodox point of view and makes a good case for it.

Succinct, yet packs a solid punch.

Brings some clarity and facts to an emotion-laden issue

Makes some arguments for a nonintuitive point of view which is quite possibly correct.

Fine example of advocacy journalism; starts with the conclusion and makes no attempt to explain the other side of the coin, why the "opposition" came to their conclusion.

opens a window on something related to the current crisis

Makes a good argument for the position

gives a good perspective on a bunch of questions and shows their interconnection

Stretches the point a bit; castigating McCain for seeking shelter on a burning aircraft carrier when some other pilots were helping fight the fire is not a real character flaw, since he never claimed to have been heroic in that incident. Whereas debunking his claims of unusual heroism in the prison camp is indeed fair game. All in all, a good synopsis to puncture the myth of McCain's superior character.

good summary/review of the pundits

points out the shift in "anonymous sources" from whistleblowers who fear the wrath of the government or other large powers, to being a tool of the government, fearing their duplicitous game will be exposed; and the media's playing along.

draws a clear picture of the responsibility of ABC news in particular in creating the link in Americans' minds between the anthrax attacks and Saddam Hussein, the "attack Iraq" school's adoption of this as a truth, and the reluctance of ABC to address the matter at all.