Here is today’s Sunday Talking Head show schedule.  Read it an weep, kids: (via the WaPo) FOX NEWS SUNDAY (WTTG), 9 a.m.: Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.); and NASA Administrator Michael D. Griffin . THIS WEEK (ABC, WJLA), 9 a.m.: Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and DianneGood grief — CNN, clearly in a fit of spasms over a perceived need for “balance,” has given Daddy Dobson space to rail on in with a neat homobigot commentary piece — “Special to CNN” — entitled Media provides cover for assault on traditional marriage. He spends most of theThat’s what Rhonda Davis, a...…Here is today’s Sunday Talking Head show schedule.  Read it an weep, kids: (via the WaPo) FOX NEWS SUNDAY (WTTG), 9 a.m.: Sens. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Lindsey O. Graham (R-S.C.); and NASA Administrator Michael D. Griffin . THIS WEEK (ABC, WJLA), 9 a.m.: Sens. John McCain (R-Ariz.) and DianneGood grief — CNN, clearly in a fit of spasms over a perceived need for “balance,” has given Daddy Dobson space to rail on in with a neat homobigot commentary piece — “Special to CNN” — entitled Media provides cover for assault on traditional marriage. He spends most of theThat’s what Rhonda Davis, a...WW…

David Shuster had a catch-up report on this evening regarding the Fitzgerald investigation and Karl Rove’s numerous trips to the grand jury.  With all the tea leaf reading and big question asking that everyone has been doing surrounding this case, Shuster went to two former US Attorneys for some information and opinion/analysis.And the word from both former USAttys wasn’t good for Rove.  In their opinion, at least, the fact that Rove has not yet been cleared, even after his unusual fifth appearance for testimony before the grand jury, is a sign that Fitzgerald is seriously...…David Shuster had a catch-up report on this evening regarding the Fitzgerald investigation and Karl Rove’s numerous trips to the grand jury.  With all the tea leaf reading and big question asking that everyone has been doing surrounding this case, Shuster went to two former US Attorneys for some information and opinion/analysis.And the word from both former USAttys wasn’t good for Rove.  In their opinion, at least, the fact that Rove has not yet been cleared, even after his unusual fifth appearance for testimony before the grand jury, is a sign that Fitzgerald is seriously...WW…

One’s a . Two’sO’REILLY: All right, so you are agreeing with me then that there is a conscious effort on the part of The New York Times and other liberal media to basically paint as drastic a picture as possible, so that when Barack Obama takes office that anything is better than what we have now? ROVE: Yes.But three? Three’s a wurlitzer. And a :Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell…is drawing a clear line in the sand….But the GOP has got to do more. It must start talking about tax cuts to grow the economy. And it must get back to the supply-side by talking about lower marginal tax...…One’s a . Two’sO’REILLY: All right, so you are agreeing with me then that there is a conscious effort on the part of The New York Times and other liberal media to basically paint as drastic a picture as possible, so that when Barack Obama takes office that anything is better than what we have now? ROVE: Yes.But three? Three’s a wurlitzer. And a :Republican Senate leader Mitch McConnell…is drawing a clear line in the sand….But the GOP has got to do more. It must start talking about tax cuts to grow the economy. And it must get back to the supply-side by talking about lower marginal tax...WW…

(Huge thank you to Kathryn in MA for sending along this adorable picture.)— Our guest this weekend will be .  Please stop by and chat with Charlie at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET.  Thanks, Howie — can't wait! — has an hilarious Daily Show clip, skewering the "Incredibly Awkward Situation Room."  Too funny. — that another $245 billion dollars is being poured down Bush's hole.  Erm…that didn't come out right, did it?— Well, this is :  "The Intelligence Community judges that the term "civil war" does not adequately capture the complexity of the conflict in...…(Huge thank you to Kathryn in MA for sending along this adorable picture.)— Our guest this weekend will be .  Please stop by and chat with Charlie at 11:00 am PT/2:00 pm ET.  Thanks, Howie — can't wait! — has an hilarious Daily Show clip, skewering the "Incredibly Awkward Situation Room."  Too funny. — that another $245 billion dollars is being poured down Bush's hole.  Erm…that didn't come out right, did it?— Well, this is :  "The Intelligence Community judges that the term "civil war" does not adequately capture the complexity of the conflict in...WW…

While we’re all waiting to find out the next step in the Sen. Leahy empty in-box subpoena sweepstakes this afternoon — , and I hear the WH will not meet its deadline — I thought a little reading on the empty rhetoric spewing forth within the Beltway “serious minds” crowd was in order:— (H/T to Think Progress) that the “road to victory” goes through Iraq Iran Syria.  Yeah, that’s it.  That’s the ticket.  (Is it me, or is he becoming (YouTube) more and more every day?)— Something you may never see again:  .  .…In short, we operate in a bewildering context of...…While we’re all waiting to find out the next step in the Sen. Leahy empty in-box subpoena sweepstakes this afternoon — , and I hear the WH will not meet its deadline — I thought a little reading on the empty rhetoric spewing forth within the Beltway “serious minds” crowd was in order:— (H/T to Think Progress) that the “road to victory” goes through Iraq Iran Syria.  Yeah, that’s it.  That’s the ticket.  (Is it me, or is he becoming (YouTube) more and more every day?)— Something you may never see again:  .  .…In short, we operate in a bewildering context of...WW…

The rule of law needs your calls this morning.that Dawn Johnsen has finally moved to DC, which is a very good signal that something’s cooking. She’s not the sort to uproot her family precipitously based on what I know about her, so I’m taking it as a very good sign.What would be better? Leadership signals and some real action.Beutler’s reporting makes something clear that : if Democratic leadership is not going to lead out in front on the rule of law, then we have to make them do it.that the State Department nomination logjam may have crumbled, with a hefty chunk of backlogged nominations —...…The rule of law needs your calls this morning.that Dawn Johnsen has finally moved to DC, which is a very good signal that something’s cooking. She’s not the sort to uproot her family precipitously based on what I know about her, so I’m taking it as a very good sign.What would be better? Leadership signals and some real action.Beutler’s reporting makes something clear that : if Democratic leadership is not going to lead out in front on the rule of law, then we have to make them do it.that the State Department nomination logjam may have crumbled, with a hefty chunk of backlogged nominations —...WW…

Dear Republican Party:Try spending more time on your own problems — you know, like the sort that lead to being sentenced to 27 months in the federal penitentiary, and then a subsequent 18 years in the state pen — and less time drawers. Perhaps it is just me, but stealing from and defrauding the public of millions of dollars is a bit more important than what some woman may or may not be doing in the privacy of her own bedroom. And I'd appreciate it if we could all keep it that way…since consenting adults have been doing the bedroom thing...…Dear Republican Party:Try spending more time on your own problems — you know, like the sort that lead to being sentenced to 27 months in the federal penitentiary, and then a subsequent 18 years in the state pen — and less time drawers. Perhaps it is just me, but stealing from and defrauding the public of millions of dollars is a bit more important than what some woman may or may not be doing in the privacy of her own bedroom. And I'd appreciate it if we could all keep it that way…since consenting adults have been doing the bedroom thing...WW…

Reminder:  We have a special with on .  Hope you can join us. The members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are in for a double whammy today.  Let’s start with some :to Judge Mukasey from the ten Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, basically daring him to continue to express agnosticism on the question of the legality of waterboarding.Most distressing thing about it: No Republican signed.Potentially the most intriguing: If Mukasey now does not publicly agree that waterboarding is unlawful, could (principled) Dems who signed a letter such as this really vote...…Reminder:  We have a special with on .  Hope you can join us. The members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are in for a double whammy today.  Let’s start with some :to Judge Mukasey from the ten Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee, basically daring him to continue to express agnosticism on the question of the legality of waterboarding.Most distressing thing about it: No Republican signed.Potentially the most intriguing: If Mukasey now does not publicly agree that waterboarding is unlawful, could (principled) Dems who signed a letter such as this really vote...WW…

Looks like John Bolton and the Bush Administration are .  Time for a little……!Sen. Chris Dodd issued a statement yesterday that, I think, pretty much says it all about the Bush Administration's moronic re-nomination of the failed John Bolton to a post that he never had any chance of getting:“The people of our nation sent a very strong message on election day. They want a new tone and direction in Washington. They also want a new policy on Iraq and a fresh start that can help bring this war to a successful conclusion. Sadly, Mr. Bolton doesn’t represent change but a failed status...…Looks like John Bolton and the Bush Administration are .  Time for a little……!Sen. Chris Dodd issued a statement yesterday that, I think, pretty much says it all about the Bush Administration's moronic re-nomination of the failed John Bolton to a post that he never had any chance of getting:“The people of our nation sent a very strong message on election day. They want a new tone and direction in Washington. They also want a new policy on Iraq and a fresh start that can help bring this war to a successful conclusion. Sadly, Mr. Bolton doesn’t represent change but a failed status...WW…

CommunityFDL Main Blog(Warning:  The above YouTube may cause serious laughter.  Please remove all liquid from the vicinity prior to viewing.)Did you hear the one about Bob Novak, Victoria Toensing, and a desperate attempt at reputation rehab?Mark Mansfield, Hayden's public affairs officer, e-mailed me next: "At CIA, you are either a covert or an overt employee. Ms. Wilson was a covert employee."  (emphasis mine, but directly quoted from Novak's column today)Well, so much for the attempt at muddying the waters, Bob. You'll pardon me if I find your word, the word of Rep....…CommunityFDL Main Blog(Warning:  The above YouTube may cause serious laughter.  Please remove all liquid from the vicinity prior to viewing.)Did you hear the one about Bob Novak, Victoria Toensing, and a desperate attempt at reputation rehab?Mark Mansfield, Hayden's public affairs officer, e-mailed me next: "At CIA, you are either a covert or an overt employee. Ms. Wilson was a covert employee."  (emphasis mine, but directly quoted from Novak's column today)Well, so much for the attempt at muddying the waters, Bob. You'll pardon me if I find your word, the word of Rep....WW…