{"id":4039,"date":"2011-02-09T08:43:53","date_gmt":"2011-02-09T16:43:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=4039"},"modified":"2011-02-09T08:43:53","modified_gmt":"2011-02-09T16:43:53","slug":"open-thread292011","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2011\/02\/09\/open-thread292011\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–2\/9\/2011"},"content":{"rendered":"

I hoped to get some visits in yesterday, but I ended up on the phone organizing volunteer work.  Today, we\u2019ll see how I feel, but I am up to date on comments.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Today it took me 3:56 (average 4:51).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From NPR<\/a>: <\/font>Olbermann, whose decision last month to give up his top-rated MSNBC program shocked his fans, will host a nightly primetime program on Current TV<\/a> and become the network’s "Chief News Officer." The Olbermann\/Current TV agreement comes at a time when cable and digital media outlets are scrambling to position themselves before the 2012 presidential campaign.<\/p>\n

The buzz was right!  I, for one can\u2019t wait to have him back.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Alternet<\/a>: <\/font>Wide majorities of Americans across the political spectrum favor accelerating the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan, according to a new Gallup\/USA Today poll.<\/p>\n

Obama seems blind to the popular will on this issue.<\/font><\/p>\n

From McClatchy DC<\/a>: <\/font>\u2026the Obama administration on Monday proposed a $53 billion plan for high-speed rail, and Republicans who control the purse strings said not so fast. <\/p>\n

This kind of infrastructure spending generates $4.30 for every dollar spent.  By comparison, Republican tax cuts for the top 2% generate less than $0.50 for every dollar spent.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

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

Happy hump day!<\/font><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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