My friend Al Giordano says:

This adventure in unintended consequences will become bigger than life for years to come on the blogosphere. Anytime the self-proclaimed "progressives" go off trying to eat their own (which for some, is daily), the rallying cry will be sounded: "Remember Caroline Kennedy!"

Oookaaay. At least they can't say it to me and Jeralyn who either had no problem with Kennedy (me) or enthusiastically supported her (J.) Though I doubt too many folks are actually worried about a "Remember Caroline!" battle cry. Anyway, this is an Open Thread.

Here they are. J will almost certainly have more thoughts on them. I have no thoughts on them.

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Check out the new State Department Website. It has Hillary's theme, Diplomacy in Action and a transcript of her confirmation hearing testimony.

There's a blog, DipNote. Look for other features to go live after she's confirmed. [More...]

Your turn.

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Your turn.

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The talk, I predict, will be of Obama's inauguration.

Speaking for me only

It's Winter in America. This is an open thread.

Busy day. What's going on?

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The big news today is that Gator star Percy Harvin is going to the NFL.

Ok, the big news for ME is that Percy Harvin is leaving the Gators for the NFL. I expected it and thought it was a no brainer. Gator linebacker Brandon Spikes decided to come back for his senior year with Gator QB Tim Tebow.

In less interesting news, Roland Burris was sworn in today.

For those not fascinated by Gators goings-on, this is an Open Thread.

Morning.

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A new season of American Idol just started. Is anyone watching? There's a new judge this year.

I couldn't help but watch The Bachelor last night. My predictions: He chooses Melissa, with Molly being the #2 and Jillian #3.

This is an open thread, all topics welcome.

My favorite baseball player, Rickey Henderson, was elected to the Hall of Fame today, his first time on the HOF ballot. Tim Kurkjian writes a great piece on Rickey. Here's a snip:

[T]here's no denying that Henderson is the greatest base stealer ever, and one of the greatest players ever. "But he didn't like day games," [Tom] Candiotti said. "We had a day game in Oakland, and Rickey struck out. He walked all the way through the dugout talking to himself, he always talked to himself. He was saying, 'I don't know who's inside Rickey's body, but he better get out because the guy in there doesn't like day games, he only shows up on day games, so he better get out.' We were all laughing so hard. I wish I'd played my entire career with Rickey because he was just so entertaining. And he was just so good."

In addition, Jim Rice was elected to the Hall in his last year of eligibility.

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