Andy – I agree the Wolfowitz editorial was strong. But I think that Ari Fleisher op-ed (sub req’d) was astoundingly weak, and I’m talking as someone who agrees with the general point of view of the piece. But, there are just certain points you’re supposed to concede when making those kinds of arguments — like poor people pay other taxes, for example.

When I read it earlier today, I started a post called “Chait Bait” because, well, that’s what it is. I didn’t finish because of the shooting. But now I see I was prescient.

One larger point: Why is Fleisher writing this? Maybe he just felt moved to, but it feels like something he was asked to write for someone else.