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Friday, September 30, 2011

Stories to Watch: 9/30/11

Went out and saw a show last night, which was fun. But man, was it ever windy. And cold. Outside sucked. Inside with beer was great. Now here's the news...


US-born al Qaeda figure Anwar al-Awlaki is killed by a drone strike in Yemen. Both Glenn Greenwald and Ron Paul aren't fans of the move, while the rightwing blogosphere seems split. At least one wingnut makes an ill-advised parallel that suggests they aren't aware that Hitler committed suicide.


Steve Benen uses al-Awlaki's death to point out that President Obama has had a substantial winning streak when it comes to foreign policy.


Why I hate pundits, example 3,462,091,483-A: Michael Kinsley argues that Chris Christie can't be president because "he is just too fat." And Michael Kinsley is just too shallow.


Contrary to lazy reporting, Warren Buffett did not oppose the Buffet Rule.


Alabama is enjoying success in their efforts to produce some of the nation's stupidest kids.


Finally, Sarah Palin's coquettishness continues. Sooner or later, the media will wise up and stop taking her calls.
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