And speaking of feuds . . . .

We have considered picking a fight with the predictable and foolish Juan Cole, but the barrel is so damned stuffed with fish that there's no point. See, for example, Martin Kramer's "Making Cole-slaw of History," or Across the Bay's "London Bombers." And, of course, for historical perspective, there's always the normally soft-spoken Roger Simon's "Is Juan Cole a Right-Wing Plot?"

[Ed. -- Don't you think we have an obligation to note that this is NOT a picture of Professor Cole? What if he sees it and is annoyed with us? What if Ward Churchill sees it and takes exception to the implied comparison?]

We intend to suggest no connection whatever between Professors Cole and Churchill. Readers are encouraged to review the academic works of both distinguished scholars, and draw their own conclusions.