Bits and Pieces for the Week of February 17 - 23

OK, it's agreed that Bill O'Reilly is a scumbag, this takes the cake! “I don’t want to go on a lynching party against Michelle Obama unless there’s evidence, hard facts, that say this is how the woman really feels.” Re-think that, asshole, "Unless there's evidence!!" Where is the secret service on this kind of threat?? (7 of 6)

Woo-Hoo!! Teamsters Union to Endorse Obama! My wife is a Teamster and we are both Obama supporters (after Edwards suspended). I didn't think Hoffa Jr. would forget Bill Clinton's ties to NAFTA or that Hillary's campaign manager, Mark Penn, is a Union buster. (7 of 6)

Scientists Say SARS Originated in Bats. Damn Vampires! (7 of 6)

The credit crisis is starting to hit other-than-home: NEW YORK - Troubled retailers Sharper Image Corp. and Lillian Vernon Corp. have filed for bankruptcy ...and... a California city is on the verge of bankruptcy ...and... a boom in bankruptcies (Mike)

Well, one respected political pundit has called it for Obama. (Mike)

Depending on your point of view, this stick-figure Subprime Primer slideshow is either brutally hilarious or just plain brutal. (Mike)

The 12-step program for worldwide economic crisis. We're now entering Step 3. (Mike)

Steve Soto describes what I've been saying for a long time: watch out for McCain. We're spending so much effort on Clinton vs. Obama, we've lost track of McCain and the very sobering fact that he can easily win the election. (Mike)

People can't wait for bu$h to be gone, especially in Africa. Get used to it bu$h! Get over the fact it's not 'all about you' anymore! (7 of 6)