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    NefariousNewt: And what should appear in my daily quotes today: What luck for rulers that men do not think. - Adolf Hitler That about sums it up. more »
    pyrrhic: Gillibrand Gillibrand Gillibrand! more »
    PilgrimSoul: Nobody's talking about "postpartisan" tax cuts? other than Megan, that is? more »
    mepo - Robert Cornhole invented it: "No wonder Israel launched its attack before the Inauguration". I've been saying that since it started, despite Obama's stated commitment to the Israe... more »
    hortense: Last night on the CBS Evening News, they showed footage of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, but led in with pictures of injured Palestinians with a Ha... more »
    so5minutesago: It's so infuriating to me when people dismiss the Palestinians as terrorists or what have you. Both sides have history and religious significance in ... more »
    Ipomoea: Rumor in Seattle circles is that Gov. Christine Gregoire is up for Commerce-- she was supposed to be doing some AP pre-legislative forum this morning,... more »
    nycdj: Megan, I take offense to your claim that the ground offensive is in "supposed security" of Israel. God knows I want a multi-lateral cease fire. Both s... more »
    SomeAuthorGirl: All of this is good information to be taking into tonight's (am pretty sure it's tonight) premier of Homeland Security USA. Which I thought was fake w... more »
    NefariousNewt: I knew Gov. Paterson was not a fool -- he's going to be careful with this pick, not just rely on name recognition. more »
    morninggloria: Whenever I read about Bill "Grabbyhands" Richardson, I picture him with lobster claws. But that's not accurate, because lobster claws don't really "gr... more »
    stacyinbean: What's the fucking deal with Israel? They pull this crap once every two years or so and it's kind of frustrating. I understand it SUCKS that Hamas is ... more »
    rosasparks: TSA uniform rashes? Yikes! Well, maybe because they are so itchy and annoyed, they may work quicker? Or it could make them MORE irritable and inhospit... more »
    AthertonMerriweather: I'm praying that they'll have Obama's economic package ready, on his desk the day he takes office. I need money damn it!!! more »
    MsKatherineSpeaks: I might get beat up for saying this, but I like this format much better than "Crappy Hour."I know it's beloved and missed 'round these parts, but I co... more »
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    Obama's Stimulation Package, CIA Pick Titillate The Hill

    Barack Obama is back in Washington, and Washington is all about Barack Obama even as the current President is short-timing the end of his Presidency and shit is going up in flames.