Kagan co-founded "Project for New American Century", advised Kemp, then in 2008 advised McCain.

I'm not in the least disappointed in or surprised by Kagan's column--but it's painfully obvious how much weight to assign it.

Obama's desire to negotiate with Mr. A is all in the head of the columnist--and possibly also that of the illustrious poster who favored us with this column.

You'll have to do better, BB.