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• Friday, July 13, 2007 10:06 AM

  Glenn and Susie

  I love Glenn and Susie.

  Glenn is relentless, distant, meticulous and, ok, sometimes a little pedantic. And so goddam smart. But always on target. BOOM!

  Susie is conversational, acessible, overwhelmed and, ok, sometimes a little pathetic. And so goddam human. But always on target. BOOM!

  Susie is right that it's all a little mind-numbing, the constant din of misinfomation. The constant efforts to untangle and expose the lies. Over and over. And she's right that if you follow the money you'll realize that "it's not progress, it's process" as someone said above.

  Glenn's right that the work must be done, and that it makes an impact. You're not required to complete the work, but you are not at liberty to abandon it.

  Michael Gordon was the PBS "expert on the ground in Iraq" the other night. At first, in light of the discussion brought on by Clark Hoyt this week, I was outraged. But he did pointedly distinguish Qaeda from Qaeda in Iraq. And his report was oddly balanced, highlighting negatives as well as positives in the surge. I wouldn't call it cheerleading for Bush. He seemed strained and uncomfortable too. Like maybe someone had poured some sand into his underwear.

  I helped buy Susie a battery for her car once. I bought five of Glenn's last book and gave them to my five favorite very bright, centrist lawyers. I'll probably buy some of his latest and give them to the ones who are still talking to me. Let's see, what does Susie need now?

  I love Glenn and Susie because they, and all you who contributed to this comment thread, give me hope.

  Thanks.

  —Adams Read Adams's other letters
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