Given the waning media attention on Iraq, the decision by PBS Frontline to devote four and a half hours to its two part special Bush’s War is to be greatly lauded.

Faced with vigorous Tibetan protests, followed by equally vigorous global criticism of their repressive response, China’s top officials countered in a most modern and predictable fashion with an all-out, full-tilt media offensive aimed at controlling both domestic and international perceptions of the ongoing conflict.

By mocking the media, quoting Saturday Night Live, and “practically browbeating reporters,” Hillary’s campaign lived to fight another day.