Bits and Pieces for the Week of July 6 - 12

I did not know you Melanie Mattson, please RIP. "An original Daily Kos regular, she was the publisher of Just A Bump in the Beltway, one of the first wave of political blogs. She was also one of the founders of the FluWiki, a comprehensive resource for those studying pandemic flu, and a contributor at Effect Measure." The kindred spirit of those that did know you and the loss of my friend Lurch this year makes it a reminder we bloggers must remain in contact. (7 of 6)

Tom Engelhardt explains why an Israeli or U.S. attack on Iran is unlikely. (Mike)

Yes, there is at least one true statesman left in American politics! "Congressman Dennis Kucinich (D-OH) will make the text of his article of impeachment against President Bush, which will hit the floor Thursday, public tonight." (7 of 6)

Hear Ye, Hear Ye.... Read all about it. The Democratic U.S. Senate is in the process of trashing another section of the U.S. Constitution and the rights of U.S. citizens. Unfuckingbelievable! (Mike)

"Zoriah Miller, a photojournalist and blogger embedded with U.S. Marines in Iraq..." has been tossed! For guess what? That's right, publishing pictures of a war zone. More specifically, a dead Marine. Remember, this is supposed to be a "sanitized war!" (7 of 6)

"In a break with tradition, Barack Obama will accept the Democratic presidential nomination at Invesco Field at Mile High, a 76,000-seat stadium, rather than at the site of the party's national convention across town." (7 of 6)

It is way past time for a straight jacket and rubber room for Joe Lieberman! Jeez, when will the weak-ass Democrats kick this man to the curb? (7 of 6)

Fidel Castro declares FARC has "cruel methods of kidnapping and holding prisoners in the jungle". I wonder what he thinks of the prisoners in GITMO? (7 of 6)