Looking Around the Blogroll

I just thought I’d stall on any possible blogging tonight by throwing up a few links from some of the fine folk on my blogroll.

War on Islamic Terror Updates

First, the campaign in Iraq graphically compared to Viet Nam, courtesy Bastard Sword. No comparison. I may have to swipe … err … borrow this chart.

Second, Jay Tea at Wizbang! examines the bankruptcy of strategy in Iraq, but he isn’t talking about the good guys or President Bush. Instead, he’s nailing the insurgents and terrorists. Okay, yeah, there’s a swipe or two at the Democrats.

Third, In the Bullpen‘s Chad Evans points to a story that Iran may only be months away from atomic weapons. Well, that’s comforting.

Fourth, Mrs. Greyhawk at the Mudville Gazette is asking for Christmastime support for our wounded soldiers via the very worthy Soldiers’ Angels.

2005 Weblog Awards

Finalists for the Wizbang‘s Bloggies, 2005 style, have been named and voting is open. No, Target Centermass is neither a finalist nor even a nominee (as far as I bothered to notice), and that’s quite understandable given the worthy blogs on the ballot.

Unsurprisingly, my favorite category is the Best Military Blog. John at finalist Argghhh!!! pays a brief, humble tribute to the competition and a few not on the ballot.

Eric of Eric’s Grumbles Before the Grave, founder of the Life, Liberty, Property community, almost sounds like a proud father listing the six members of the community that have been named finalists.

Also, the Llama Butchers, finalists for Best Culture/Gossip Blog, have started a rather interesting campaign.

Miscellaneous

Protein Wisdom‘s Jeff Goldstein waxes poetic, doing that haiku voodoo that only Jeff can do so well.