Juan Cole: The Mideastization of the US, or:
Rumsfeld Must Resign

I agree with everything Juan has to say. Call me a big fat academic dittohead, but he makes a tight case.

I urge all of you who read my site to sign Kerry's Petition to remove Rumsfeld. This is an issue that can be pushed to great effect against Bush, but Kerry isn't the type of guy who will go out there and stump for it himself. It's up to us to give the long-faced bandit a spine. Tell your friends. Seriously. It will make a difference.

Also, while we're at it, tomorrow is a big day for non-candidate anti-bush political activism. The America Votes coalition (the old-school org which is coordinating all the independent action on the left) is doing a day of visibility. Wear a t-shirt, a button, or hit up a rally. There's no time like the present to start getting active.