Incertus: Some of the many problems with Bush's Chamberlain appeasement analogy. But then, such claims are a conservative tradition, one that McCain shares. Bush's claims are particularly ironic given his family history.

Blue Herald: A Time writer admits harping on Obama's patriotism is unfair, but who wants to discuss policy when you can accuse him of a flag pin flip-flop?

Connecting the Dots: Translating Bush.

A Poetic Justice: A poetic roundup of tragic and scurrilous tales. Plus, a limerick for Bush.

Things Younger Than John McCain: Some may surprise you!

Can't decide who you want to vote for in November? Food blog Endless Simmer has endorsed Gene Amondson, the Prohibition Party candidate (yes, they still exist). They oppose booze, but they do like a good pie. (Mmm. Pie.)

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