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What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy? Tony Blair’s recent statements unrepentantly reiterating his conviction that invading Iraq was the right [...] It is understandable, if often regrettable, that politicians are reluctant to admit mistakes while in office. Such admissions can and would be used against the politician in question in subsequent campaigns, and could lower overall approval numbers and, thus, weaken that politician for the remainder of his or her term. So admitting mistakes can have serious detrimental effects on the [...] |
Blake Hounshell (aka praktike), our co-founder and main man, is managing editor of Foreign Policy magazine. He's now reporting on the Egyptian Revolution from Cairo. 
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