I forgot how time-consuming it is to replace a primary desktop computer. It's taken me almost a week to get everything transferred and reinstalled. I still prefer Windows XP to Windows 7, in every way, but I guess I'll adjust.

On to the Next Food Network Star, Big Brother and Breaking Bad.

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My old work here.

Digby updates.

I have nothing new to say on the subject. I'm sure y'all do.

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A little early, but what the hell.

Peruse this argument I make about a primary challenge to President Obama (I'm agin), won't post it here because Jeralyn's not feeling that way I'm thinking.

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The National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) is meeting the next several days in Denver, and events kick off this evening.

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How's everybody tonight?

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My early predictions for who will be on the Super Catfood Commission:

Republicans - House - Cantor, Ryan, Camp (Chairman of Ways and Means), ; Senate - Kyl, Alexander, Barasso.

Democrats = House - Clyburn, Van Hollen, Hoyer; Senate - Baucus, Conrad, Durbin.

provided by Atrios - "And This Play Is (almost) Over Just In Time For August. Presumably a shark will kill a white woman to celebrate."

Sorry white women, but that's funny. I would have added "blonde" if it were my line.

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I'm tuning out the budget crisis for the remainder of the evening. On to Breaking Bad, Big Brother and the Next Food Network Challenge.

For those of you following other events in the world, and believe it or not, there are some, here's an open thread, all topics welcome.

"You gets no bread with your one meatball."

This song has been around at least since the depression. Bing Crosby, the Andrews Sisters and Josh White sang it during WWII. I really like the versions by Baby Jane Dexter and Ann Rabson, but I couldn't find videos of them. Here's the lyrics: [More...]

Boehner's bill is already dead in the Senate.

What else is going on in the world besides the economic picture? This is an open thread, all topics welcome.

More of the same with budget talks. Votes delayed.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn accuser's lawyer is still in desperation mode, holding press conferences, trying to save the case. I'm more convinced than ever the DA has already decided to drop the charges.... otherwise someone would have muzzled this accuser and her lawyer. It's the most inexcusable, unacceptable behavior by a lawyer and client (who is a prospective witness and not a party) in a pending criminal case I've seen yet. We can expect the filing of the accuser's civil lawsuit shortly. But of course, this was never about money.

More interesting: Roy Black on why those accused of rape need more legal protections, including not having their names dragged through the mud while the accuser retains anonymity.

New season of Project Runway starts tonight, and it's eviction night on Big Brother.

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