Isolation Thought

The latest conspiracy theory is one that asks "Is Bush Wired?". It's great fodder for those who think our President is receiving messages from some Svengali while he's addressing the public or the press. It might go a long way explaining his pauses and blank stares in that he's waiting to process instructions. Quite possible, but there would have to be so many people aware of this, I'm not sure it could be pulled off without anyone speaking out of turn.

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Senators Edwards, McCain, Biden and Hatch pick significant movies for a series on Turner Classic Movies. McCain picks "Paths of Glory", the best anti-war flick ever.

Why can't the government retain its cybersecurity chiefs? Apparently, it's tough to get consensus on what needs to be done.

Steve Tilley of the Edmonton Sun writes the wittiest "Apprentice" recaps I know.

Exercise Yard

I'm curious to see where this "A-Rod's a swinger" story goes. Maybe he killed Laura Palmer.

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