{"id":8625,"date":"2012-08-18T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2012-08-18T16:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=8625"},"modified":"2012-08-18T09:29:00","modified_gmt":"2012-08-18T16:29:00","slug":"open-thread8182012","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2012\/08\/18\/open-thread8182012\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–8\/18\/2012"},"content":{"rendered":"

I woke up this morning feeling cold.  The temperature in my apartment had dropped all the way down to 84\u00b0.  Today should be moderately hot and then the heat wave is over for now.  I have three articles today, counting this one.  My plan for today is to rest up as much, as I can to recover from a severe sleep deficit.  If I feel up to it, I\u2019ll catch up on comments later today.  If not, I should be back to speed tomorrow.  Next week my blogging will be intermittent, because I\u2019ll be at the hospital for two days as an outpatient for coronary testing.  I also have a volunteer day , but may have to cancel it.<\/font><\/p>\n

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

Today\u2019s took me 4:03 (average 4:58).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

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

From MoveOn<\/a>: <\/font>HILARIOUS! ‘Curiosity’ Rover Sends First Images From Mars<\/p>\n

\"18mars\"<\/p>\n

I wonder if he has an offshore bank account there too.<\/font><\/p>\n

From NY Times<\/a>: <\/font>Shady money, voter suppression, shifting positions, murky details and widespread apathy.If there is a road map for a Mitt Romney\/Paul Ryan win in November, that\u2019s it. Distasteful all. <\/p>\n

I recommend clicking through for the rest of this excellent editorial.<\/font><\/p>\n

From MSNBC<\/a>: <\/font>Romney\/Ryan Lies of the Week<\/p>\n

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Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news<\/a>, world news<\/a>, and news about the economy<\/a><\/p>\n

Perhaps it would make it easier if I listed the Romney\/Ryan claims that were truthful.<\/font><\/p>\n

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[end of list]<\/font><\/p>\n

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

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