The Generals and the Women: A Guide for the Perplexed

In the workday-existence life of a blogger, tough choices often crop up. Take today. Should I write about the latest developments on the “fiscal cliff,” which include the Republicans apparently conceding the principle of raising more revenue from the highest earners—probably by putting a cap on their total tax deductions? Or should I focus on the latest salacious details in the Petraeus sex scandal?

O.K, you twisted my arm. Since the negotiations between Obama and the Republicans about a possible fiscal deal don’t begin until Friday, there will be time enough to focus on them. For those readers who have no wish to expose themselves to tawdry tales of adultery and obsession, and for those who have already had their fill from Gawker and other celebrity-news sites, this might be a good time to look away. For everybody else, especially those who have been vacationing at the North Pole for the past few days, a quick recap.

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