Exports surge. Trade gap narrows. Second-quarter growth estimates revised upward. Ace has all the particulars. Which is good, because the mainstream press doesn’t seem to care all that much. Meanwhile, Kerry and Edwards inch toward protectionism, and gaggles of the googly-eyed Democratic Prelletariat giggle like schoolchildren at the thought of John-John hugs and Diet Coke appreciation. They moon over Teresa’s shiny, irreverent independence.* It’s official: the Democratic party is the

The last time I ate a bag of hallucinogenic mushrooms I wound up in a brutal fist fight with the lifesize cardboard cutout of Patrick Swayze a buddy of mine stole from a cineplex in Towson, MD (c. Next of Kin). I kicked it’s ass, sure — but I had to live with the sad fact that the cutout got in a few good shots before I finally put it

They say that these are not the best of times But they’re the only times I’ve ever known And I believe there is a time for meditation In cathedrals of our own Current favorite Peruvian capital / Dodger’s right-handed change-up specialist / medium-to-light loamy-soiled bean: Lima

They say that these are not the best of times But they’re the only times I’ve ever known And I believe there is a time for meditation In cathedrals of our own Current favorite Peruvian capital / Dodger’s right-handed change-up specialist / medium-to-light loamy-soiled bean: Lima

I have nothing to add to this. ‘Cept, of course, “yup.”

I have nothing to add to this. ‘Cept, of course, “yup.”

Today’s must-read post is Dan Darling’s overview and analysis of the Senate Intelligence Committee Report. A (very) brief excerpt from a very thorough interpretation: In general, this document is a lot better than that Staff Statement No. 15 that was churned out by the 9/11 commission. One other thing to be mentioned, incidentally, is that this report specifically undercuts some of the 9/11 Commission’s key findings with respect to Iraq

Chicago Sun-Times‘ Phil Rosenthal, “Who do you believe: us, or Michael Moore?” When it comes to assessing TV news coverage of the situation in Iraq, much of “Fahrenheit 9/11” is Hindsight 20/20, according to NBC’s Tom Brokaw. Of greater concern to him and other top network newspeople, however, is the sense that some moviegoers consider Michael Moore’s film more credible than their own reports. “My complaint was not with the

Braddock: “Oh no, Dad, it’s completely baked.”

England: “Two eggs over easy and some buttered toast, please.” Waitress: “Sausage or bacon with that?” England: “No. No, thanks.” Waitress: “White or wheat on the toast?” England: “White, please. Oh, and coffee.” Waitress: “Great. Be right back with your coffee, then.” England: “Thanks so much.” **** update **** Waitress: “Can I bring you anything else, hon?” England: “No, that’ll do it. Just the check, please.”