Center of Attention

A round up of recent posts by a few centrist, moderate, and independent bloggers.

First Gen. Petraeus; now NYT journalist John Burns has agreed to an interview with Hugh Hewitt. McQ wonders if “the left” will also accuse Burns of being a mouth piece for BushCo.

Dave Schuler questions Muslim accommodations and requests for accommodations that are not equally “accorded to non-Muslims.”

Sean Aqui looks at NY Gov. Spitzer’s “unique” approach to controversy: Stare it down; speak frankly about it; take action; clean house. Hmmm. Who woulda thought of that?

Justin Gardner thinks Congressman Paul may be on to something in the latter’s call for incenting bounty hunters and mercenaries to capture O.B. Laden.

Shay features the voice of “a moderate-conservative Republican blogger” who’s leaning (heavily) toward Fred Thompson as his pick for President. Shay, on the other hand, has only managed to whittle her choices down to eight (four R’s and four D’s). I know how she feels.

David Adesnik takes a fresh look at the national “values” (versus “interests”) that prompt the U.S., U.K., and France to keep watching each other’s backs.

Andrew Sullivan asks and offers answers to the question: Are we in “a cold war with Iran?”