Pirates Lose Again

That headline is customarily depressing in Pittsburgh -- the ripples from the failures of Tom Murphy and Kevin McClatchy show no sign of abating; the Pirates will soon establish their place as the most sustained losers in the history of major professional sports in the United States -- but today it constitutes great news throughout the United States and on the high seas.

A round of rye, with ale chasers, for all involved in the rescue.

When the United States aims before it shoots, I like its chances.