We know him as a perceptive observer and craftsmanlike writer, and now we see a glimpse of his temper. Add him to the list of people in whose sights you don’t want to end up.
To be clear, he doesn’t sink to the naughty words the pearl-clutchers complain about, but delivers a measured, well-reasoned demolishing of two fawning warbloggers who are realizing — too late — that they should have chosen their principles and their friends more carefully.