Lay indictment "gives Democrats an opening to remind voters of the Bush family's close relationship with Ken Lay and Enron." Bush family and administration. Heavy lifting from Billmon here. -- 10:41 AM

Tom the Dancing Bug is funny, and not just because he mentions pk's OLD HOMETOWN! -- 11:28 AM

Mission accomplished: Reckoning looms in Falluja. U.S. attack, withdrawal creates "safe haven" for terrorists and insurgents. "We don't know our friends from our enemies." - "We could take the city, but we would have to kill everyone in it." -- 10:22 AM

Michigan Republicans, stifling guffaws, join Nader petition drive. Anarcho-hippie mushheads thrilled by sudden progressive groundswell, perplexed by fart balloons left on ergonomic chairs. -- 09:53 AM

Bush stalks away from press briefing after being asked about Ken Lay's indictment (photo). Whatever happened to "Bring 'em on"? -- 02:26 PM

How to run on your stature as a wartime president without needlessly involving the war itself. -- 09:36 PM

9/11 Panel: "'Probably' my ass." Commission chair says Cheney has no secret Saddam/bin Laden dossier. Cheney spokesman vows to keep uncertainty, fear alive. -- 08:59 AM

BushCo internal Health/Human Services investigation: "We threatened employee and lied to Congress to get Medicare bill passed. What's your fucking problem?" -- 08:03 AM

Europeans finally let down the side. American slackers lose best argument for working less. -- 07:54 AM

Why I Ignore Mac Rumor Sites -- 07:57 AM