The New York Times' Neil MacFarquhar had a piece in yesterday's paper on the Council on American-Islamic Relations. It's not exactly a ringing defense of the terror front group, but it's also not exactly an in-depth investigation.

Compared to the Times' infamous 100+ inch investigation hit piece on the Swift Boat Veterans for Truth in the 2004 election cycle, this is softball.

For a truly skeptical look, check out Captain Ed and Protein Wisdom.