The new president fired missiles into Pakistan, killing at least fifteen people. The locals say three children were killed. Obama's White House, advertised as the most transparent in US history, has no comment. Less than a week into his presidency, and he's already ordering bombings. Thanks to Antiwar.com for the links.

The Democrats and Obama have long emphasized Afghanistan and Pakistan as the central front of the war on terror, appropriating Bush rhetoric and bellicosity with just a change in scenery. But just as none of the 9/11 hijackers were Iraqi, none were Afghani or Pakistani either.