Stories from the past week that stood out. July 17 Viagra is for a medical condition, birth control is a “lifestyle choice.” July 21 “Obama couldn’t go to Iraq if it wasn’t for McCain.” “If they want to rent a bus, show them where they can rent a bus.” “The difference between Obama and Osama [...]

If the terrorists are smart, they will give up on trying to attack us and just sit back and wait, because eventually our entire country is going to be so stupid that people will start sticking their tongues in wall sockets just to see what electricity tastes like. [Link] Stories from the past week that [...]

A selection of headlines from the last week or so, give-or-take, that grabbed our attention: June 7 Did Iranian intelligence infiltrate highest levels of Bush administration? June 12 At least 14 Republican members of Congress have refused to endorse or publicly support Sen. John McCain for president, and more than a dozen others declined to [...]

I’m deeply outraged and disappointed in Reverend Jackson’s reckless statements about Senator Barack Obama. His divisive and demeaning comments about the presumptive Democratic nominee – and I believe the next president of the United States – contradict his inspiring and courageous career.      Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) (Link, via Slog)

Over at Shakesville they’re reporting that Greg Jenkins, a former White House official and Fox News producer, ha been brought in to “produce” McCain’s events, and that the candidate himself has a coach “to improve his speech and performance.” One of the first goals will be to eliminate “my friends,” which always reminds me — [...]