Mary Katharine is at Ground Zero today, debunking 9/11 myths and later today she’ll be at a commemorative concert in New Jersey. She wrote a comprehensive post yesterday—and I’ll link to her coverage of today’s events when it becomes available.

 
“I will not submit” is not just a catchy motto for today; it is a way of life. Michelle Malkin’s post focuses on remembrance and resistance—equally important elements of today.

For all things jihad, there’s no one who can compete with the expertise and courage of Robert Spencer. It is only fitting that he published his thoughts today.

Lorie Byrd has a fantastic, comprehensive tribute up, complete with editorials, photo essays, and more.

It is incredible to think back to all the initial, raw emotions and thoughts. For a complete play-by-play from the day, check out what Glenn Renyolds wrote in 2001.

Kevin McCullough, talk radio host and Townhall.com blogger, produced an audio file on Sept. 11 that incorporated speeches and news clips with a beautiful song. This year, he put video footage to that original soundtrack. The Jawa Report has embedded a similarly gut-wrenching video compilation of raw footage and sound bites.

 
Bryan from Hot Air reflects and Rob Bluey of the Heritage Foundation will “never forget.”

 
My governor, Matt Blunt, released this statement today. His daddy, House Minority Whip Roy Blunt, also released a statement.

 
And lastly, if you can stomach it, read this DailyKos “recommended” post “9/11: I was there, now I'm here, and I'm angry.”  [Note: I highlight it not because I think it's well done--and Lord knows I hate to give  the Kos Kids any traffic--but  there is value in pointing out that it's a big world out there. While I  am sad that this man and his family  were victimized by the terrorists, positioning himself as a 'victim' of the Bush administration is utterly offensive to those victims of terror who were not as fortunate as he was.]

Last year, I had the privilege of participating in the 2,996 Project, a coalition that paired volunteer bloggers with each victim of September 11, 2001. Here is the tribute post I wrote for James R. Paul.

Jim, a 58-year-old husband and father, was in a Carr Futures staff meeting on that 92nd floor when the first plane hit.

Several other bloggers emailed me their tribute links last year. You can read them here and here.

This morning I had the distinct and unforgettable honor of attending a commemorative ceremony at the White House for the sixth anniversary of September 11, 2001.

Noteworthy attendees included President Bush, the First Lady, Vice President Cheney, Mrs. Cheney, secretary of state Condoleezza Rice, attorney general Alberto Gonzales, speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, counselor to the president Ed Gillespie, and former chief of staff Andrew Card.

 
The brief ceremony included compelling renditions of Amazing Grace, America the Beautiful, and God Bless America.

Chimes marked the moment of silence we observed at 8:46 a.m., the exact moment the first plane struck the World Trade Center six years ago.

 
It was an honor for my boyfriend, Frank Morroni; my co-workers Lindsay Boyd, Dennis Condon, and John Hanlon; and I to be amongst the few people at the event.

Upon exiting the South Lawn, all attendees were given a Patriot Day proclamation. Here's a scanned version:

You can also read the AP story of the this morning’s event on Townhall.com.

Undoubtedly, you've heard about MoveOn.org's ridiculous ad in the New York Times calling our nation's most esteemed general "General Betray Us." Even Rolling Stone magazine is calling it "a bad pun driving a despicable message."

In light of the advertisement, a House source sends along the following clear and concise chart, comparing those qualified to advise and those who are not.



Who should we trust with our future in Iraq?

On the same day that General David Petraeus, Commander of U.S. Forces in Iraq, and Ambassador Ryan Crocker testified before Congress, the out-of-step, anti-war group MoveOn.org ran an outrageous full-page ad in the New York Times attacking General Petraeus.

Comparing the resumes of Gen. Petreaus and Ambassador Crocker against MoveOn co-founders Joan Blades and Wes Boyd, it’s no wonder this outrageous ad was allowed to run. Who would you trust: a four-star General OR the author of “Mediate Your Divorce?”

Iran must pay $2.65 billion to the families of the 241 U.S. service members killed in the 1983 bombing of the U.S. Marine barracks in Beirut, a federal judge declared Friday in a ruling that left survivors and families shedding tears of joy.

U.S. District Judge Royce C. Lamberth described his ruling as the largest-ever such judgment by an American court against another country. "These individuals, whose hearts and souls were forever broken, waited patiently for nearly a quarter century for justice to be done," he said.

That sounds awfully promising, but if you read on, you'll see that there is little hope for these families--families that deserve true justice:

Iran has denied responsibility for the attack. The nation did not respond to the 6-year-old lawsuit and was represented only by an empty table.

Reuters interviewed Tim Gunn—mentor to would-be designers on “Project Runway,” host of the new show, “Tim Gunn’s Guide to Style,” and chief creative director of Liz Claiborne Inc—and Gunn had something to say about former First Lady Hillary Clinton.

Q: Who would you like to make over?

A: "Can I just tell you a presidential candidate who's disappointing me? Hillary Clinton. The fashion trajectory that I thought she was beginning as First Lady, I wish that that had continued. I just find her uniform to be, forgive me, kind of a crashing bore. I wish she would step it up a notch." 

The Hill reported yesterday that Sen. Ted Stevens has redirected millions of taxpayers’ dollars to a sportfishing industry group. The group’s founder, Bob Penney, has a history with the senator; according to public records, he helped Stevens earn $125,000 in a Utah land deal.

Stevens and his aids, of course, haven’t commented.

The Hill article goes on to discuss how Stevens is already involved in “an ongoing federal corruption probe” and that his “house was raided by the FBI and IRS in July.” There’s no hard evidence yet that connects this investigation, but there is good suspicion.

It’s also worth noting:

It remains unclear whether the earmarks violate any laws prohibiting official business in exchange for financial transactions, but at the very least, it creates an "appearance" problem, critics say.

 
"That certainly shows an appearance of Stevens using his official position to financially benefit a group run by an individual who had cut him in on an investment which was paying spectacular returns," said Ken Boehm, chairman of the National Legal and Policy Center, a watchdog group.”

Thanks to the good people of the National Legal and Policy Center for keeping their eyes on this story. I look forward to reading what develops—and if this Republican senator is called to resign.