So this group of archaeologists found a cave they think may have sheltered John the Baptist. With that finally out of the way, you think there’s any chance they’d be free for some more adventures in purposeful spelunking, say… along the Afghanistan/Pakistan border?

The newspapers looked at the Congressional Budget Office’s latest report and found — big shocker — some anti-Bush ammunition. A sample headline: Report Finds Tax Cuts Heavily Favor the Wealthy. Don Luskin has analyzed the same document and found a slightly different story: “Everybody gets an income tax cut, and when it’s all done the rich end up paying proportionately more.”

The way I see it, Mike Hollihan is the preeminent Memphis blogger, and it’s good to see him back in the swing of things. His posts tend to come by the dozen, followed by unbearable droughts; I guess you get what you pay for. Anyway, Mike has taken to the streets to announce our city’s good fortune - Australian Tim Blair is making a Memphis stop in his cross-country tour. Somebody call Carol Chumney… he might want to tour City Hall. A word of caution to Mr. Blair — if your camera isn’t digital, please bring film with you. An evening trip to Walgreens is not advisable.

Senator Chuck Hagel (R - NE) is considering a run for President in 2008. Let’s see…
Vietnam Vet?
Check.
Awarded Purple Hearts?
Check.
Voted for the War?
Check.
Critical of Bush administration?
Check.
Spent a major holiday in Cambodia?
Unknown.
Carries a secret hat in a secret compartment of his attaché that reminds him of a secret mission?
Wait… how is this relevant?