“President Obama looks to have been taken to the cleaners by the Russians.” Daniel Inouye, head of the all-powerful Senate Appropriations Committee, backs McChrystal. Leader of “reality-based community” says Biden should resign in protest over Afghan escalation. Reuel Gerecht on the “neo-Taliban.” Israeli Embassy: J Street could “impair Israel’s interests.” Max Boot on how we can win in Afghanistan. Michael Rubin wonders if Kurdish corruption snagged Peter Galbraith. Parallels between Obama and Napoleon? And why does Camille Paglia hate America?