September 11 and its aftermath

Juan Cole has written an incisive analysis of September 11 and its aftermath.

I have faith, though it is not always evident on these pages, that America will pull its head out of the sand. I don't know if it will happen by Nov. 2. But it has to happen sometime. The American soul must rebel against such obvious contempt for common sense as Bush has displayed in his actions following 9/11.