Paul Briggs does an outstanding imitation of how the Obama Administration handled the Shirley Sherrod video nontroversy.

News/Politics

Wikibombing: How will the U.S. react to the Wikileaks developments? Mostly with denials and bombs in Afghanistan.

Wikileaker Speaks: Julian Assange tells you all about his mission, getting the word out before the death squads show up.

The Money Hole: An audit shows $8.7 billion in Iraqi funds is unaccounted for. A nickle here, a dime there …

Islamaphobia: As a matter of fact, that Islamic Center won’t be built at Ground Zero.

He, Al Franken: The Senator talks Democratic agenda and Net neutrality: “Net neutrality is the First Amendment issue of our time.”

BP’s Loss: British Petroleum announces Tony Hayward is out and that they’ve lost $17 billion after being unable to control its product.

Back in Iran: Russia once again stands between Iran and the West.

Blogging Warren: Bloggers love Elizabeth Warren – maybe because she’s one of them?

Pakistan’s Double Play: NY Times Magazine’s look at how Pakistan is playing both sides.

Jailbreak!: It’s your iPhone. Now you can do what you want with it legally.

Today in History

1967: The first ATM machine was installed. The line was ridiculous.

What Scientologists Really Believe

“A fool and his money need to be audited.”

Blogs

Good As You: What NOM really wants.

Sadly, No!: Erick and the Angry Inch.

Daily Kos: As shakedowns go, it doesn’t seem that British Petroleum has gotten the $20-billion memo.

Tweet of the Day

“Breaking: Andrew Breitbart admits release of edited Sherrod tape was result of “massage gone awry.” And meth. Shitloads of meth”

–WKW

Crossposted at William K. Wolfrum Chronicles