Neo-Continetti

The Weekly Standard is suffering from a lack of credibility. The conservative magazine, edited by Bill Kristol and Fred Barnes, has been consistently incorrect with their many predictions in regards to the War on Terror. After a quick check of their online bios the root of their credibility problem became apparent: it appears no one on their writing staff has ever served Our Country in the Military. Maybe if someone from their staff actually saw combat firsthand more accurate predictions will ensue? Enter Matthew Continetti, the magazine's Associate Editor (pictured above). Mr. Continetti is in the first half of his 20's, appears healthy, and since we have no indications of involvement with Republican Congressman Mark Foley, we assume he is a heterosexual. Last week, while Mr. Continetti was on C-Span, a caller from Beaverton, Oregon 'suggested' that Matthew Be A Man! Enlist!

Caller "You support this war. Correct? Yes or no."

Continetti "I do."

Caller "Are you capable of holding a gun? Yes or no."

Continetti "Ah, let me stop you right there."

Caller "No, no. There's no need to stop me. Answer the question yes or no. Are you capable of holding a gun?"

Moderator "Beaverton, cut to the chase."

Caller "OK, let me cut to the chase. Here's another traitor and a coward . . . "

After the moderator mercifully cut the mic on 'Beaverton' I found it difficult to comprehend exactly what Mr. Continetti was getting at. Does it sound as though he's considering enlisting? Maybe we should ask him for clarification and encourage the potential recruit to rescue the credibility of his employer and take back his own integrity from a gentleman in Oregon by stepping up and serving in The Military.

Hat tips to Heather and Blogenfreude.