Whereas…

The NYT:

Out of panic and ideology, President Bush squandered America’s position of moral and political leadership, swept aside international institutions and treaties, sullied America’s global image, and trampled on the constitutional pillars that have supported our democracy through the most terrifying and challenging times. These policies have fed the world’s anger and alienation and have not made any of us safer.

Therefore, we have hired Bill Kristol.

Oh well, it's always been a love-hate thing with the Grey Lady.