politburo diktat 2.0

The Washington Post reports that the U.S. and Japan have updated their military alliance, including a reduction in the number of Marines stationed on Okinawa and an overall restructuring of the alliance to counter terrorism and China’s growing military.

Mark Coffey reports the incredibly ho-hum nature of Scooter Libby’s conversation with Matt Cooper.

j.d. does a “best of” retrospective.

Chrissy at Fistful … well … eeewwww!

Rob is delighted with Condi Rice. (Almost sounds like a pop song, doesn’t it? “Rob is delighted with Condi Rice.”)

Jennifer makes some purchases … without pictures, she adds.

Rachel tracks Prince Charles’ latest.

Jane notes the difficulties that Yemeni opposition parties have just getting organized.

Ken Wheaton reports on Turducken Central (Turkey + Duck + Chicken)