I agree with Thom about the "World War I talk" from Obama. I also think he's making a mistake in declaring that the beheadings won't "intimidate" the U.S. ISIS isn't trying to intimidate the U.S., they're trying to goad us--they want the opposite of intimidation.

So weird watching Lone Liberal Rumble today. The conservatives were clearly some of the least bombastic of the lot (which is the best compliment you will get from me in this environment), yet their discussion was so hollow even when forced to maintain some sense of plausibility because Thom kept them on point (barely). But as always, Thom is the frustrated progressive that seems to think these people will see the obvious without hard hitting, aggressive and almost personal attacks on the factual stonewalling he often encounters from them. Even so, because I have no personal experience lobbying in DC, I often have a mixed response to the issues discussed. However, when the NRDC piece came on - an area where I do have first hand experience - the conservative response was so ignorant and lame, so as to be laughable in the company of intelligent adults, I just had to wonder why Thom even makes room for these people on his show. They are not qualified to speak to the issues.