We should just start setting up a setion in each thread for US stuff, to keep us in our corner so we don't intrude too much on important European stuff (like we do too much). Anyway, that all said, I have to pass this on to folks - the sheer political brilliance...and bravery...of the Obama campaign. Below is a link to a 7 page letter they have just sent to the Dept of Justice, requesting that the investigation into Attorney General wrongdoings be aggressively expanded to include the investigation of voter suppression by the Republican Party and the McCain campaign. Its an amazing letter. Check it out:

http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/docs/Obama-Mukasey/

I think if Obama wins, we are going to be surprised by the assertiveness of this President for justice. Here's hoping anyway. But right now, no more Democratic passivity....

"Once in awhile we get shown the light, in the strangest of places, if we look at it right" - Hunter/Garcia