{"id":7329,"date":"2012-03-07T00:00:29","date_gmt":"2012-03-07T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=7329"},"modified":"2012-03-07T00:00:29","modified_gmt":"2012-03-07T08:00:29","slug":"open-thread372012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2012\/03\/07\/open-thread372012\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–3\/7\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday I slept late, but am still quite tired, because my COPD kept me up most of the night.  Nevertheless, I have the two big items of the day covered covered.  I\u2019m pleased that my nether regions have finally returned to normal.  I\u2019m current with replies.  Today I have an appointment that will take up most of the morning, so how much I get done will depend on how I am afterwards.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Today\u2019s took me 3:52 (average 5:05).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From Politico<\/a>: <\/font>At least 21 companies have pulled their ads from the \u201cThe Rush Limbaugh Show\u201d since the conservative talk show host called a law student a \u201cslut\u201d on the air last week, as the social media blitz against the popular radio program showed no signs of slowing down Tuesday.<\/p>\n

Companies are continuing to join the rapidly growing list of businesses that have ceased advertising on Limbaugh\u2019s show, responding to the flood of grievances that are pouring in from disgruntled customers.<\/p>\n

This is excellent news.  The more he loses, the better.<\/font><\/p>\n

From Uppity Wisconsin<\/a>: <\/font>Footage of an Oshkosh Northwestern’s editorial board meeting with Scott Walker, which took place one week before the 2010 election, has just been released<\/a>.<\/p>\n