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Today the Federal Reserve Board gave AIG $37.8 billion on top of the $85 billion bridge (to nowhere) loan they have already received, saying that it addresses AIG's "rapidly dwindling supply of cash." Apparently, it wasn't dwindling enough for them to cancel their

The City of Chicago has passed an ordinance that requires bars and restaurants near Wrigley Field to stop serving alcohol after the seventh inning of any potential series-clinching Cubs home playoff games.

If you’ve heard of the Bridge to Nowhere, this is the Law for No Time.

Just a few quick thoughts before I head to bed…

Palin was VERY well coached.  Also, props to her for memorizing her talking points.  Beyond that, nothing substantive, though she will continue to thrill what remains of the Republican base.

We have reached the downward spiral of counting down the top 10 singers to listen to in the folk/bluegrass/country genre. (These are in no certain order except who I think to put on the list). Artist number 3 is Patty Griffin.

CNN obliterates McCain Campaign liesWATCH IT

FIVE RECENT MCCAIN/PALIN LIES

Obama wants to teach sex to kindergarteners - LIE

Palin opposed the Bridge to Nowhere - LIE

Palin hasn’t taken earmarks as Governor - LIE

Alaska produces 20% of America’s energy - LIE

I've been seeing reports that nobody has signed up to run for the mayor and city council seats in the 500 person town of Philadelphia, Tn. Come on people, this is no Wasilla, but who knows what could happen for you if you helped our Philly get a bridge or sports arena, and besides when running for higher office you wouldn't need to specify which Philadelphia you were mayor of.

I've been mulling the following exchange from Sarah Palin's interview this week:

CHARLIE GIBSON: But you were for [the bridge to nowhere] before you were against it. You were solidly for it for quite some period of time .... until Congress pulled the plug.

The Associated Press once again pokes the McCain campaign in the eye for their lousy record on straight talk:

The “Straight Talk Express” has detoured into doublespeak.

I know that Liberals/”Progressives” have a different standard for “lying,” but I think this issue is a wash (see here and here)–voters can judge for themselves which

I know that Liberals/”Progressives” have a different standard for “lying,” but I think this issue is a wash (see here and here)–voters can judge for themselves which campaign is over-reaching in their characterization of how the “bridge to nowhere” reflects on Palin’s political character.
Also at WisdomisVindicated.