"Here's a story. And it's about time. Director Roman Polanski, they finally get this guy. They arrest him in Switzerland. And I was thinking well, you know, great, I'm glad they got Polanski but what about bin Laden?" --David Letterman
 

The-World-Will-Be-A-Safer-Place-Without Saddam

• US military deaths in Iraq war at 4,346 AP

• At least 22 Taliban killed in Afghanistan: ministry

• Box of British leaflets kills Afghan girl AP

• UN official ousted after Afghan vote fraud dispute AP

• About 4,000 U.S. troops to leave Iraq in October Reuters

• US: Iraq budget shortfall poses security challenge AP

• Iran: Talks with 6 nations will test their respect AP

Birther Infomercial

Rumors of the "birther" movement's death appear to have been greatly exaggerated. The group has been demanding for months that President Obama produce a "valid" birth certificate to prove he's a natural-born citizen of the United States - and it's not giving up just yet. A Christian website called LivePrayer.com produced an infomercial that the United States Justice Foundation organization is set to air in seven Southern states.

"Sarah Palin was paid $300,000 to go over there and speak in Hong Kong. Apparently she could see the money from her house." --David Letterman
 

Disturbing News

• Ketsana leaves more than 300 dead across SE Asia

• Quake triggers tsunami in the Samoas, killing 99

• Govt: Nearly 6,000 deaths from driver distraction

• UN: climate change impact on agriculture dire

Birthers question Jesus place of birth-demand certificate The Spoof (satire)

McCain Out Of Touch? Arizona Thinks So.

Maybe it’s his wife’s 100-million dollar beer distribution fortune or his established age; but, some Americans see Sen. John McCain as “out-of-touch.” A new poll in Arizona finds that the senator and prisoner of war is losing support from his own constituents.

A Rasmussen Reports poll finds that 61-percent of Republicans in Arizona think Sen. John McCain is out of touch with his own party.
 

Republican-Shenanigans News

• Sarah Palin's Book Publication Date Moved Up New York Times

• Sarah Palin's Christian co-author Baltimore Sun

• Meg Whitman: I focused on family instead of voting The Associated Press

• Perry camp claims Web site hacked as act of 'political sabotage' CNN Political Ticker

"Sarah Palin went to Hong Kong, delivered a speech last week. And we're learning more and more about the speech that she delivered there. Palin says China needs to deal with its ethics problems. Well, I bet that got a nice laugh." --David Letterman

Governor Mark Sanford’s wife is publishing a book about the affair. She says the book is big enough to tell her side of the story but still light enough to fling at your husband’s head.- Jay Leno
 

BREAKING NEWS: A Democrat Stands Up To Republicans

 A Democratic congressman from Florida is refusing to apologize for saying that Republicans want Americans to "die quickly" if they get sick.

Rock-The-Voter News

• Obama to announce $5 billion from stimulus for NIH

• Biden commemorates Violence Against Women Act

• Minnesotans Need More Time To Figure Out Franken

One of the health care reform plans requires you to buy insurance. And if you don’t, it’ll cost you. Which is different than now, how? – Will Durst

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Biz-Tech News

• Oil to near $68 despite high inventories

• Baggage fees tagged on to overseas flights

• Toyota issues huge recall over accelerator risk

Liberals Regroup After Public Option Defeat

An outcome that had been expected for weeks still generated a good deal of drama and post-game analysis, as Tuesday's defeat of efforts to add the public insurance option to the Senate Finance Committee's health-care bill pushed the reform debate into a new stage.

 

HARD LABOR
By johnlegry

$10 Toys From Wal-Mart

 Wal-Mart Stores Inc., the world's largest retailer, said Wednesday it will offer more than 100 toys at $10 during the key holiday season

Bush-Prison-Torture News

• Ex-US military officials press to close Guantanamo Reuters

Did you hear about this? Dick Cheney had back surgery. It’s from carrying Bush for eight years. --David Letterman

Go-F**k-Yourself News

• Palin Vs. Cheney: Who Will Sell More Books? (POLL) Huffington Post

According to a new study out of the University of Chicago, participating in sports can make you smarter. That explains how these college athletes are able to graduate without even going to class. - Jay Leno
 

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