Quick Hits – Vol. XII

Stunned faces in Chicago after the Olympic snub.

A few times per week, around noon time we will post a few op-ed pieces from newspapers, mainstream websites, or elsewhere from the blogosphere:

Moderate conservative David Brooks explains why the ultra conservative talk jocks have illusionary powers – New York Times

Is Tony Blair the prime candidate to be elected European President? – Telegraph

Video of David Letterman’s confirming affairs and an extortion attempt on last night’s Late Night – Huffington Post