Wednesday edition - August 13, 2008

Putin abruptly left the Olympics to deal with the Georgia/Russia crisis. Bush stayed at the Olympics and hung out with the athletes. Enough said.

"Bush did sit down with the premiere Olympic sportscaster of all time, Bob Costas, to discuss what he thought was so weird about the invasion [on screen: Bush saying he thought it was odd Russia invaded Georgia during a time when the world is promoting 'peace and harmony,' and that there needs to be 'international mediation there']. Yes. Sometimes international mediation can solve conflicts. That's President Bush winning the preliminary heat in the 200 meter lack of self-awareness dash [on screen: Bush saying America doesn't seem to have any problems]. I think that might be our biggest problem." --Jon Stewart
 

The-World-Is-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,140 AP

• Three Aid Workers Killed in Afghan Attack New York Times

• Bombs target city official, civilians in Iraq AP

• Bombs hit northern Iraq, forces expect more Reuters Canada, Canada

• US begins flying Georgian troops home from Iraq The Associated Press

• Georgian exit leaves vacuum near Iranian border AP

• China: attacks possibly linked to terror groups The Associated Press

• After combat, citizen soldiers turning to alcohol The Associated Press

"You know, he really is adorable. He shouldn't be our president. He should be our mascot." --Jon Stewart, watching Bush at the Olympics

Privatizing the Military Sure Has Worked Out Well, Huh?

The United States is spending roughly one-fifth of funds for the war in Iraq on private contractors, according to a report issued by the Congressional Budget Office on Tuesday.

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Disturbing News

• Crime-ridden Arkansas town expands 24-hour curfew The Associated Press

• More than 360 animals found at filthy Mo. property AP

The Airlines Should Charge the Pentagon

Some airlines are charging U.S. soldiers extra baggage fees to take their military kits with them as they set off for war.

Republican-Shenanigans News

• McCain slams Obama again for defeatism over Iraq Reuters

• Two Republicans endorse Obama Los Angeles Times 

• Mukasey won't pursue charges in Justice Department hiring scandal Los Angeles Times

"It turns out the Chinese faked part of the opening ceremonies. They made the fireworks look more lively. It's the same technology they use for John McCain." --Craig Ferguson

Not Gonna Happen

Talk of Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel as a potential running mate for Democratic candidate Barack Obama tends to confound partisans in both parties.

Rock-The-Voter News

• Sen. Landrieu's name removed from Obama fundraiser The Associated Press

• Ohio voting law may be a boon for Obama supporters The Associated Press

 John McCain has been accused of stealing policy ideas from Wikipedia, which is ridiculous! Everybody “knows McCain doesn’t know how to use the Internet, so how could you even accuse him of that? - Craig Ferguson

"John Edwards, presidential aspirant and author of the famed claim that there are two Americas, was apparently only faithful to his wife in one of them. Apparently he didn't realize that the National Enquirer had reporters stationed in the other America, where he was, in fact, banging his videographer." --Jon Stewart (Watch video clip)

Biz-Tech News

• Oil rallies on drain in supplies CNNMoney.com

• US Economy: Retail Sales Fell in July, Led by Autos (Update1) Bloomberg

• Dollar rises amid fears of global slowdown guardian.co.uk

• More homeowners owe more than their homes are worth Bizjournals.com 

• CNN to add reporters in 10 US cities Reuters 

If John McCain becomes President, I'm drinkin' Cindy's beer, and lots of it. - Grant Gerver

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Guantánamo war court back in session to hear case of Canadian guardian.co.uk, UK 

• Obama backer George Clooney plans movie on Osama bin Laden's driver Los Angeles Times

• Abu Ghraib torture lawsuit moved to Virginia Seattle Times

The number 1 job in America: contractor in Iraq. Where do I sign up? - Grant Gerver

Money, Sex and Politics

Former presidential candidate John Edwards knew his ex-mistress, Rielle Hunter, was receiving payments from his former campaign finance chairman, according to the National Enquirer, the publication that broke the story of Edwards' affair.

What's more, says the Enquirer, it has "uncovered that Edwards' political operatives are still paying" Hunter.

"According to rumors, John McCain and Barack Obama are trying to get Angelina Jolie’s endorsement for the campaign, and John Edwards is just trying to get her number." --Craig Ferguson
 

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Cheney To Visit Camp Pendleton CBS 2, CA

• Man continues quest to depose Dick Cheney Examiner.com

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Odd News

• US swimmer Phelps becomes greatest Olympian AFP

• '40-Year-Old Virgin' actor to appear in court The Associated Press

• Rub a dub dub: Burger King worker bathes in restaurant sink USA Today 

• Buy evidence of my husband's adultery on eBay Reuters

• Judge doesn't buy Pa. woman's 'shopaholic' defense AP

• FBI seeks owners of stolen art after collector dies Reuters

• Wis. man says he bought Favre-Jets jersey 6 years ago AP

Tallan 'T-Man' Latz performs Monday, June 30, 2008, at Summerfest in Milwaukee. A blues guitar prodigy, the 8-year-old has played in bars and clubs, including the House of Blues in Chicago, and even jammed with Les Paul and Jackson Browne. However, the state of Wisconsin says that Tallan cannot play in taverns and nightclubs because of state child labor laws.
Photo/Morry Gash

Peace.