News that’s fit to print…elsewhere. 
Taking it Haarde: Iceland’s Prime Minister Geir Haarde- subject of intense public disapproval since the country’s economy began its down slide- has announced that he will resign.There will be a special election held on May 9th to decide his successor. Haarde, recently diagnosed with cancer, had not planned on running for reelection. Iceland’s once booming economy took such a hard hit that the country had to seize three of its financial institutions. Haarde earns the distinction of being the first world leader to leave office due …

I’m not brimming with hope that those associated with the Bush administration (and its related atrocities) will have to pay the piper. But attempts are being made and that’s certainly better than nothing. 
John Conyers, the Democratic chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, has delivered a subpoena to Karl Rove. Rove is expected to appear in court next Monday to “testify regarding his role in the Bush Administration’s politicization of the Department of Justice, including the US Attorney firings and the prosecution of former Alabama Governor Don Siegelman.”
Rove ignored the last …

Which phrase? “Econ 101.” Do a quick Google News search and you’ll quickly discover that any random birdcage lining is likely to include the phrase at least a half-dozen times, and in these days of BS Republican talking points opposing the stimulus package, usage has picked up considerably.
Of course, referring to the intro-level college course of any subject has always been a convenient shortcut for the condescending, implying as it does that the listener does not even have a rudimentary grasp of the subject at hand. The intended effect is …

Having already placed hubris under the downfall category, Blago has decided to aim for the batshit crazy bullseye. The not-for-much-longer Governor of Illinois began a press tour last week rather than attend and participate in his impeachment trial before the state Senate (probably not a coincidence of timing, his lead defense attorny resigned on Friday). Logic would dictate that he would try to win the hearts of the people with this promotional junket. But logic seems to have a restraining order against Blago requiring he stay at least 50 feet …

The paper goods at the brilliantly named Rock Scissor Paper have a retro tinge that steers the products away from the overly precious and toward the knowingly kitsch. Best yet, the shop is offering 20% off on select cards until February 2nd.