<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"><title>PJ Media</title><link>https://pjmedia.com/rogerlsimon/2005/02/13/smooth-operator/feed/</link><description>PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.</description><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:59:01 -0400</lastBuildDate><item><title>Smooth Operator</title><description>&lt;![CDATA[Charles here, posting for Roger again while he&amp;#8217;s in the hospital. I spoke with Roger a little while ago and the operation was a success; his gall bladder is now but a fading memory. He wanted me to let you all know that he&amp;#8217;s fine, and that it only hurts when he laughs. He&amp;#8217;ll probably be going home in a day or two, at which point he&amp;#8217;ll be able to fill you in on the gory details&amp;#8230;]]&gt;</description><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2005 14:40:27 -0500</pubDate><creator xmlns="dc">&lt;![CDATA[Roger L. Simon]]&gt;</creator><enclosure url="" type="image/jpeg" length="123" /><link>https://pjmedia.com/roger-l-simon/2005/02/13/smooth-operator-n206853</link></item></channel></rss>