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News/Politics

Operation Iraqi Freedom is Over: Ok, it wasn’t much of an operation and freedom seems a bit ambitious. But it was in Iraq, and for this we are grateful. See full text of President Obama’s speech here.

But the Costs Continue: The U.S. will be paying out the nose for Iraq for some time yet.

Tony Blair’s Regrets: You know, I’m full of regrets about all kinds of things and spend a good part of the day feeling regretful over something I’ve done or said. But at least Tony Blair doesn’t regret attacking Iraq.

WikiLinked to Rape: The saga of Julian Assange continues as Sweden reopens rape investigation.

Afghanistan Banks: Do we have to bail them out now?

Climate Change: It’s Coming: One day, California may be ready to ban plastic bags at grocery stores. Just not yet.

Hurricane Earl: It’s been downgraded, but it’s coming.

Crazy beats Corrupt: Score one for the Tea Baggers. Crazy Joe Miller upsets Corrupt Lisa Murkowski in the Alaska Senate race.

Today’s Best

Blogs

Gawker: A heckler throws Hitler at Michael Ian Black. The talented comic then hits him with everything but the kitchen sink.

David Seaton: Meat the Koch Brothers. You should probably get to know them.

The Reliable Source: One of these days, Meghan McCain will have something to write about. But that hasn’t stopped her yet.

TowleRoad: Rachel Maddow talks Iraq war lies.

Finally

Despite the end of combat in Iraq, we suggest you hold off on grabbing people and kissing them.

–WKW

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