Bits and Pieces for the Week of July 27 - August 2

Finally! For years I've been telling everyone I know the truth about that "new car smell". I'm glad someone else is now paying attention. (Mike)

WATER DISCOVERED ON MARS!!! (7 of 6)

The Federal deficit for 2009 is more likely to be $600 Billion, not the $400B or so that's been in the news recently. (Mike)

Why this week's California earthquake shows that Republicans are wrong about small government (Mike)

Toyota Prius sales are way down for the month, and it's NOT due to decreased demand (Mike)

Goodbye, Mervyn's. Also, Dr. Doom speaks up about the current economic crisis. And finally, how "walking away" might end up with all of us "walking into" a financial disaster. (Mike)

McCain has a problem showing up to his job. (Mike)

Tom Coburn needs to be censored. He is by far the biggest Republi-con Obstructionist serving in the Senate today. (7 of 6)

The leased SUV problem (Mike)

The Department of Justice and their hiring practices. Or as one commenter calls it, "wingnut welfare". (7 of 6)

The republi-cons have started purging voters rolls in close voting southwest states! Time to start fighting against the dirty fucks, AGAIN! (7 of 6)

Yes, blank check... carte-blanche... what military commander doesn't want that? "Petraeus won't join bandwagon for Iraq withdrawal timetable." That is why Obama is correct in saying that new orders must be given. Like a new objective: stop wasting our money and get us the fuck out! And that's an order! (7 of 6)

He supposedly supports the troops. McCain wants the VA to get out of the business of "routine" healthcare and just treat "combat wounds." (7 of 6)