Here's the famed "But you can put lipstick on a pig, it's still a pig" Obama clip from yesterday. Republicans are freaking out, saying Barack called Sarah Palin a pig. Watch the video and decide for yourself. Then decide how Orwellian you think the name of McCain's "Truth Squad" is.
- It's a tie.
- Dead or Alive? Kim Jong Il.
- The world's largest particle collider is now operational.
- Silly Arabs. Why can't you just believe what we tell you to?
- Steve Jobs is still alive and kicking. The iPod line is starting to get a little old, though.
- Al Franken wins his primary, heads for the general election.
- "Substances in marijuana show promise for fighting deadly drug-resistant bacterial infections, including so-called "superbugs," without causing the drug's mood-altering effects." Bummer.
- New Rays Hero: Dan Johnson. Who?
This article appears in Sep 10-16, 2008.