{"id":4032,"date":"2011-02-08T08:01:21","date_gmt":"2011-02-08T16:01:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=4032"},"modified":"2011-02-08T08:01:21","modified_gmt":"2011-02-08T16:01:21","slug":"open-thread282011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/02\/08\/open-thread282011\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–2\/8\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

After getting the articles up yesterday and doing a few chores I returned to bed and got no visiting in.  Today, we\u2019ll see.  I am up to date on comments.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Today it took me 3:33 (average 4:35).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From Washington Post<\/a>: <\/font>…a publicist has sent out word that Keith is holding a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday to make an "exciting announcement" regarding the "next chapter in his remarkable career."<\/p>\n

The buzz is that Keith id going to Current TV, but we\u2019ll wait and see.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Washington Independent<\/a>: <\/font>Minnesota Republicans have introduced legislation that would repeal the 1984 Local Government Pay Equity Act (LGPEA), which directs local governments to ensure that women are paid the same as men.<\/p>\n

Ladies, it\u2019s barefoot and pregnant for you, if Republicans have their way.<\/font><\/p>\n

From NY Times<\/a>: <\/font>Two rights groups issued what they called a preliminary indictment against former President George W. Bush on torture charges in Geneva on Monday, vowing that he would face a case against him wherever he traveled outside the United States.<\/p>\n

Bravo!  Extradite, NOW!<\/font><\/p>\n

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

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

It\u2019s a good day to talk to a friend about right wing insanity.<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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