Two more reasons to love the New York Times

1. "Yessir! Perpetual War" or 'WE can't handle the truth!'

"The New York Times learned of the operation on Thursday, but delayed reporting it at the request of White House officials, who contended that making it public would end a hugely successful intelligence-gathering effort. The officials said that the group’s leaders had been unaware of Mullah Baradar’s capture and that if it became public they might cover their tracks and become more careful about communicating with each other."

2. Lookout! Democracy

Tea Party Movement Lights Fuse for Rebellion on Right

One can think of more than a few autocrats who would love to have such a friendly fourth estate.