Tim Dunlop has compiled a helpful list of things which really don't matter [such as "that there was no serious planning for the post-war" and "troop strength for stabilisation was underestimated"...] as well as a list of things that matter a lot [such as, that "Michael Moore is fat."]
Good to print out and keep handy for those times when you get confused.

Along the same lines, Matthew Yglesias has some interesting Clinton-My Life-inspired thoughts about why the traits that make for good political leaders make for bad spouses.

Posted by Laura at July 1, 2004 02:03 PM