From CNN:

Numerous missiles have slammed into the Baghdad hotel where U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz was staying, injuring several people, coalition officials have told CNN.

As many as eight missiles were fired at the Al-Rasheed Hotel -- used by many coalition officials -- at 6.10 a.m. local time Sunday morning (0610 GMT), officials said. There were reports of serious injuries, including limb amputations, but Wolfowitz escaped unharmed and was led away from the scene by security forces, said U.S. officials.

Update: An as yet unidentified U.S. colonel was killed in the attack.

From CNN:

Numerous missiles have slammed into the Baghdad hotel where U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz was staying, injuring several people, coalition officials have told CNN.

As many as eight missiles were fired at the Al-Rasheed Hotel -- used by many coalition officials -- at 6.10 a.m. local time Sunday morning (0610 GMT), officials said. There were reports of serious injuries, including limb amputations, but Wolfowitz escaped unharmed and was led away from the scene by security forces, said U.S. officials.

Update: An as yet unidentified U.S. colonel was killed in the attack.

From Tristero:

This just isn't fair. They want to Rock Against Bush that's fine, but where does that leave me? Bloody jealous is where it leaves me.

I hereby announce the formation of a classical music group to raise funds to institute regime change in the US. It is called Bach Against Bush and I want to hear from any and all musicians who want to participate. And no, you don't have to play only Bach, but you're not discouraged either, naturally. Composers, too, are always welcome to join in the festivities. I'll certainlywrite something for it.

Let's kick Bush where it hurts, right on his G-string.

Tristero's real name is not on his weblog, so we won't disclose it. But, we'd like to say that we met him two weeks ago in Denver when one of his acclaimed works was being performed by the Denver Symphony Orchestra. He graciously invited us to attend and arranged to have tickets waiting for us and some friends. It was a unique and outstanding performance. When it was over, he and the DSO conductor came out and held a question and answer session with the audience.

Tristero has no need to be jealous. His music may be classical, but he rocks. [thanks to Atrios for the link]

From Tristero:

This just isn't fair. They want to Rock Against Bush that's fine, but where does that leave me? Bloody jealous is where it leaves me.

I hereby announce the formation of a classical music group to raise funds to institute regime change in the US. It is called Bach Against Bush and I want to hear from any and all musicians who want to participate. And no, you don't have to play only Bach, but you're not discouraged either, naturally. Composers, too, are always welcome to join in the festivities. I'll certainlywrite something for it.

Let's kick Bush where it hurts, right on his G-string.

Tristero's real name is not on his weblog, so we won't disclose it. But, we'd like to say that we met him two weeks ago in Denver when one of his acclaimed works was being performed by the Denver Symphony Orchestra. He graciously invited us to attend and arranged to have tickets waiting for us and some friends. It was a unique and outstanding performance. When it was over, he and the DSO conductor came out and held a question and answer session with the audience.

Tristero has no need to be jealous. His music may be classical, but he rocks. [thanks to Atrios for the link]

One year ago today, Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN) was killed in a plane crash. In his honor, today was Wellstone Music Day, at which close to 50 live music events took place in Minnesota. Similar concerts were held in Austin, Texas, Berkeley, California, and Woodstock, New York.

We were in St. Paul, MN that awful day. Here's our account of learning about the crash shortly after it happened.

One year ago today, Sen. Paul Wellstone (D-MN) was killed in a plane crash. In his honor, today was Wellstone Music Day, at which close to 50 live music events took place in Minnesota. Similar concerts were held in Austin, Texas, Berkeley, California, and Woodstock, New York.

We were in St. Paul, MN that awful day. Here's our account of learning about the crash shortly after it happened.

The New York Times says of all the Bush judicial nominees, Janice Rogers Brown is " among the very worst ."

As an archconservative justice on the California Supreme Court, she has declared war on the mainstream legal values that most Americans hold dear. And she has let ideology be her guide in deciding cases. At her confirmation hearing this week, Justice Brown only ratified her critics' worst fears. Both Republican and Democratic senators should oppose her confirmation.

The New York Times says of all the Bush judicial nominees, Janice Rogers Brown is " among the very worst ."

As an archconservative justice on the California Supreme Court, she has declared war on the mainstream legal values that most Americans hold dear. And she has let ideology be her guide in deciding cases. At her confirmation hearing this week, Justice Brown only ratified her critics' worst fears. Both Republican and Democratic senators should oppose her confirmation.

The AP reports that service in Vietnam has become an issue among candidates for President. Here's the wrap-up of who served and who did not.

Clark and Kerry served, which everyone knows by now because they mention it in every speech. Each received a Purple Heart after being wounded in action as well as the Silver Star for "gallantry in action."

Only John Edwards and Howard Dean got draft lottery numbers. The war ended before Edwards number was called (#178.) Dean was excused for a physical condition. The AP isn't too charitable towards Dean on the subjectr:

In an interview with the AP, Dean said he had known since he was in high school that he had an unfused vertebra, a condition called spondylolysis. Dean tried to spell the condition during the interview, but got it wrong after three tries, even though he is a medical doctor and worked as an internist before entering politics. He laughed over his difficulty and defended himself by saying he is not a bone specialist.

The AP reports that service in Vietnam has become an issue among candidates for President. Here's the wrap-up of who served and who did not.

Clark and Kerry served, which everyone knows by now because they mention it in every speech. Each received a Purple Heart after being wounded in action as well as the Silver Star for "gallantry in action."

Only John Edwards and Howard Dean got draft lottery numbers. The war ended before Edwards number was called (#178.) Dean was excused for a physical condition. The AP isn't too charitable towards Dean on the subjectr:

In an interview with the AP, Dean said he had known since he was in high school that he had an unfused vertebra, a condition called spondylolysis. Dean tried to spell the condition during the interview, but got it wrong after three tries, even though he is a medical doctor and worked as an internist before entering politics. He laughed over his difficulty and defended himself by saying he is not a bone specialist.

What's good to read today? Atrios on identity politics.

Jeanne D'Arc of Body and Soul on Walmart's agenda.

Patrick Nielsen Hayden of Electrolite on the recent Hosting Matters DOS attacks and cyberterrorism--not.

Oliver Willis has picked himself a bride.

Hesiod at Counterspin tells us what we need to know about Republicans and the gay marriage issue. For more, check out Dave Cullen at Conclusive Evidence who keeps all his posts on this issue on one page.

Melanie is the new guest blogger for Daily Kos and she's doing a great job. Kos, by the way, should be a father any day now.

Avedon Carol at Sideshow tackles Republicans and who should pay for the war in Iraq.

David Neiwert of Orcinus on Bush and First-Amendment zones.

Patrick Taylor of LegalWrites details the deportation of Maher Aher from begining to end.

What's good to read today? Atrios on identity politics.

Jeanne D'Arc of Body and Soul on Walmart's agenda.

Patrick Nielsen Hayden of Electrolite on the recent Hosting Matters DOS attacks and cyberterrorism--not.

Oliver Willis has picked himself a bride.

Hesiod at Counterspin tells us what we need to know about Republicans and the gay marriage issue. For more, check out Dave Cullen at Conclusive Evidence who keeps all his posts on this issue on one page.

Melanie is the new guest blogger for Daily Kos and she's doing a great job. Kos, by the way, should be a father any day now.

Avedon Carol at Sideshow tackles Republicans and who should pay for the war in Iraq.

David Neiwert of Orcinus on Bush and First-Amendment zones.

Patrick Taylor of LegalWrites details the deportation of Maher Aher from begining to end.