Could it be? Did the Culture Warriors get so wrapped up in the spirit of Thanksgiving that they called a brief cease fire? (I'd blame the tryptophan, but I guess that's out now) Hard to believe, but all was (relatively) quiet on the Culture War Front this week, allowing the Common Do-Gooders more time to shine. This week's highlights:

I'd go just for the crab cakes: Middle East peace talks are currently being held in Annapolis, the one-time home of the federal legislature and the current home of tasty crustaceans. Expectations for the outcome are relatively low, but regardless, Culture War Watch thinks it takes a lot of courage to sit down with your enemies, and we hope for the best.

Washington hearts Bono; is it because "U2" is the ideal band name for blackberry users? Pulitzer material? Probably not (no offense), but this Washington Post piece on the rock star turned rock star/activist was encouraging nonetheless. Best quotes: "I think knowing the Scriptures helped,"-- Bono on conversations with legislators and "I like him because he's a cool guy,"--former (very conservative) Republican Congressman John Kasich.

Did you know it's really hard to make stem cells funny? New technology looks like it will be able to diffuse some of the conflict over stem cell research. To be sure, it doesn't solve the underlying ideological issues, but it might help us get closer to some groundbreaking cures regardless.

Finally, a few desperate shots from the culture warriors: so, there were a few rumbles near the front lines, but nothing too significant. Rev. Ken Hutcherson announced plans to take-over Microsoft due to some of their pro-gay rights stances. Clearly, this is the best use of everybody's money.

Oh, and Tony Perkins sent us some weird notes.

The Scorecard: Common Do-Gooders have it. I mean, they've got Bono.