Wednesday roundabout

Good news: One of Michael Totten's reports from Iraq has unexpected consequences.

Jonathan Quong at Normblog argues for a boycott of the Beijing Olympics.

Via Samizdata: the latest development in suborbital flight.

Understanding Obama: Cobb has some thoughts.

David T at Harry's Place is questioning Britain's anti-jihadist strategy.

And finally,

The Fractal Theory Of Canada: reproduced at Language Log.