{"id":3361,"date":"2010-11-14T01:54:40","date_gmt":"2010-11-14T09:54:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=3361"},"modified":"2010-11-14T01:54:40","modified_gmt":"2010-11-14T09:54:40","slug":"open-thread11142010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2010\/11\/14\/open-thread11142010\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–11\/14\/2010"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, shortly after I posted, a radiator leak upstairs turned my computer desk into a swamp.  Fortunately I was still awake and caught it Nevertheless, I caught up on comments and visits.  The Broncos congregation returns to the Church of the Ellipsoid Orb today, so I am prepared for meditation and self-flagellation.  I also intend to take part in Here Be Monsters<\/a>, Gwen\u2019s progressive Blog Talk Radio Show.  It\u2019s at 3:-00 PM PST (6:00 PM EST).  Click to listen or join in.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today it took me 4:02 (4:14 average).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From AFP\/Google<\/a>: <\/font>Obama calls on Senate to ratify START treaty.<\/p>\n

Better get that done, before Republicans start a war with Russia.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Chicago Tribune<\/a>: <\/font>As Rahm Emanuel made his entry into Chicago’s mayoral race official Saturday, a major theme of his campaign echoed off the school gymnasium walls: He is the tenacious leader Chicago needs during tough times.<\/p>\n

I hope Chicago voters have more sense than Obama did.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Irish Central<\/a>: <\/font>Yesterday Cindy McCain apparently caved to pressure, issuing a startling clarification of the statements she made in support of the LGBT community in a viral ad campaign this weekend.<\/p>\n

Damn!  And I thought she had a pair!<\/font><\/p>\n

Cartoon<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

\"Drew<\/a> <\/font><\/p>\n

Hail the Orb!<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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