"The Iraq war represents the end of the media as a major actor in war. The indifference, the exhaustion and the difficulty of reporting leaves the US forces with a freer hand than they have had in any field of operations for decades"	(103)
		Professional altruists hoped to get paid to save the world, and find themselves disappointed. Professional egoist says "boo farking hoo"	(27)
		Walter Mondale endorses Clinton for president, says he hopes she can continue his legacy of victory	(72)
		Head of Thompson campaign organization turns out to be a drug-dealing liquor-thief and convicted bookmaker. Current administration is devastated they didn't hire him first	(25)
(Huffington Post)		Three divorces? Tendency to make up numbers about health care? No national experience? 9/11 9/11 9/11 not cutting it? Time to roll out the colored people	(163)
		Condi tells Musharraf the US "does not support extraconstitutional measures," while keeping straight face	(55)
(FMQB)		Why does the Department of Justice hate the First Amendment?	(34)
(Some Guy)		Mike Gravel: "If I'm elected President I'll do away with the war on drugs"	(62)
		(chuckle) Over a third of Americans (snort) still believe that elected officials (guffaw) "care what people like me think" (hysterical giggling)	(19)
		How to defend Creationism without shame	(207)
		Research finds that public denials of a conspiracy theory or pointing out factual errors in them just makes Truthers, global-warming zealots and evolutionists cling harder to their wacky beliefs	(96)
		U.S. government is fully capable of logic when reasoning why exactly they can read all your e-mail without a warrant	(51)
		♫ My country 'tis of thee/ Sweet land of political subsidy/ And how it stings/ CIA-led coup in Iran/ $10 billion to Pakistan/ Not shocked to see how it ran/ Jesus how it stings ♫	(35)
(The Brooklyn Paper)		An artist uses blue painters tape to tell Mayor Bloomberg where to go, in very certain terms	(27)
(Some Guy)		Barack Obama shows you how hip he is by appearing on [rolls dice] Saturday Night Live	(84)
		Rudy Giuliani announces that he only survived prostate cancer in America because he had a 9/11 chance. In Britain he would only have had a 7/11 chance of survival	(55)
		John Edwards talks about global warming. Along with only chasing hybrid ambulances, he promises to use pump hairspray from now on	(22)
		Like it or not, the Hillary era begins	(75)

(Rasmussen)		Hillary's polls trend slightly upward based on solid debate performances, specter of hot-girl-on-not-hot-girl action	(87)
		In case you were wondering, Mrs. Kucinich will retain her tongue stud if and when she becomes First Lady	(59)
(Some Guy)		"In the 1990s, the Biden Crime Bill added 100,000 cops to America's streets. As a result, murder and violent crime rates went down eight years in a row." Someone call the exaggeration police	(25)
		Obama makes a joke out of Hillary's girl card	(46)
		Swedish man who falsely claimed his son-in-law was part of al-Qaida says US is "paranoid" for taking it seriously	(22)
		A professor from the University of Maine has offered extra credit to any of his students who burn the American flag or the U.S. Constitution	(110)
		Gay Republicans just wanting to fit in	(75)
		MTV asks the tough question: "If Stephen Colbert can't get on the Presidential Ballot, who can?" MTV's crack research team fails to identify Dennis Kucinich, Mike Gravel, and Ron Paul	(31)
		Keith Olbermann apologizes for smearing Rudy Giuliani	(108)

		Venezuela grants Chavez right to run indefinitely for president, um, dictator. Sean Penn looks forward to spending his next 25 or so summer vacations in Caracas	(113)
		Asked if Mormons are Christians, Mike Huckabee weasels his way into a non-answer. Although what this question has to do with presidential politics is known only to the omnipotent mainstream media	(79)
		Former President Carter admits he had an encounter of the third kind, though he doesn't think it was space aliens because that would make him seem like a nut	(35)
(Media Matters)		Fox News: "Barack Obama makes a little girl cry". It's not news, it's Fox News	(76)
		Police probe suspicious fires in Congressional bathrooms; say they have no suspects but they are taking a wide stance on the issue	(15)
		Condi Rice to be federally subpoenaed in espionage case	(45)
(current.tv)		House of Representatives passes bill to define freedom of speech to mean "you agree with us or you are a terrorist"	(97)
(Some Guy)		Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid: "When we override this irresponsible veto, perhaps the president will finally recognize that Congress is an equal branch of government and reconsider his many other reckless veto threats"	(101)
		Bush vetoes bill designed to strengthen New Orleans levies	(140)
(Instapundit)		So far, the media are doing a good job providing objective coverage of the 2008 Presidential race. Just kidding. Statistics shows they're so far in the tank for the Democrats they need a snorkle to breathe	(66)
(Big Head DC)		The same week he says he's seen UFOs, Dennis Kucinich to bring Dick Cheney impeachment resolution to House floor	(71)
		NRO "columnist" wants you to know that Blackwater is a "heroic" company that is the victim of a liberal witch hunt. Please disregard the fact that said "columnist" is a lawyer representing Blackwater	(86)
		New Jersey state workers not happy they have to work the Friday after Thanksgiving	(40)
		War supporters are quick to point out that violence is decreasing in Baghdad, slightly less eager to point out that the city has become a series of walled off sectarian enclaves	(230)
		Breastfeeding woman at Universal Studios park asked to "cover up or leave the premises." Because if there's one thing the producers of Fast Times at Ridgemont High won't stand for, it's bare breasts	(380)
		The 100 most influential conservatives and liberals in America. The #1 liberal is a given, but the #1 "conservative" is likely to make many a republican head asplode	(166)
		Mitt Romney comes out against gay marriage, says marriage is between a man and a woman and a woman and a woman and a woman	(43)
(crooksandliars)		Fox and Friends: Today's moral decline can be traced back to the source--Barbara Eden	(266)
		Waking voters up at 2 a.m. with a recorded campaign phone call is probably not the best way to win an election	(70)
(Ars Technica)		Right and left partisan groups unite against Fox News. Hell freezes over	(48)
		Journalists in India call day long strike in protest after senior politician beats up reporters. George Bush seen taking notes	(8)
		UK newspaper names Arnold Schwarzenegger 8th on a list of most influential US liberals	(56)
(FIRE)		White Male Patriarchy scores another victory over enlightened forces of political correctness as U of Delaware abandons its ideological reeducation program	(231)
		Newt Gingrich layeth the smack down	(90)

		Global warming may save more lives than it takes. EVERYBODY PAN... wait what?	(129)
		Bush declares "we are at war," compares Democratic leaders to "those who ignored the rise of Lenin and Hitler." You know who else rose to power and then abused it?	(243)
(Some Guy)		Grab your tin-foil, word on the street is that Rudy Giuliani is to blame for all of that Ron Paul spam	(85)
(TPM)		The supposedly destitute chinatown donors to Hillary Clinton's campaign turn out to be the people who own businesses in a struggling niche industry called "Chinese Food"	(81)
		Farkers stampede to nearest train stations on news that Amtrak loses money selling beer	(28)
		Canadian government puts top general on short leash due to his political statements and because Stephen Harper wanted to spice up their sex life	(11)
(Hot air)		Keith Olbermann and Arianna Huffington are really REALLY angry at Giuliani over comment that Hillary would invite Bin Laden to the White House. We can only imagine how even more angry they would be if he had actually said anything like that	(132)
(Some Guy)		"You're not a journalist, you're the worst kind of hack, someone whose efforts not only don't contribute to a better informed electorate, they make everyone dumber."	(84)
(Some Guy)		"As front-runner, Hillary Clinton will be slammed by left, right" Clinton seen winking	(58)
		“Keep elevating the threat” - “link Iraq to Iran”- develop “bumper sticker statements”… As war cheerleader, Rumsfeld wrote 20 to 60 memos a day	(172)
(Some Guy)		Karma runs over dogma when daughter of national anti-gay group comes out as a lesbian	(115)
		NYC to install cameras at intersections with pedestrian countdown clocks to see if motorists speed up as the clock ticks down to zero. Still no cure for cancer	(85)
		Why is Hillary is dodging the illegal immigration issue	(142)
(Some Blogger)		Her name is Huma Abedin, she's hot, and she could be very famous very soon if she's having sex with Clinton. No, not that Clinton	(208)
		Attention Chickenhawks - your country needs you	(455)
		Hillary Clinton releases campaign video accusing Democratic opponents of "piling on her." You wish, lady	(39)
		Chief Justice Roberts is not paid enough	(57)

		American diplomats take one for the team and bravely ship-out to Iraq. Only kidding, they call a meeting and start crying like little girls	(58)
		Hillary Clinton's campaign receives the Democratic primary kiss of death, an endorsement from Joe Lieberman	(164)
(Michelle Malkin)		The latest conservative boycott target? Nickelodeon	(69)
		Despite an occasional spike in Olbermann's ratings, October was the 83rd month in a row that Bill O'Reilly claimed the top spot in cable news during the 8 pm time slot. Lord help us all	(103)
		Even Bush now acknowledges the obvious - Dick Cheney really IS Darth Vader	(117)
(Big Head DC)		Cindy McCain believes President Bush spread rumors that John fathered a black child out of wedlock	(43)
		Stephen Colbert will file as a Democrat only in the SC primary, because the Republican filing cost is $35,000	(55)
		That temper tantrum Bush threw in front of the cameras yesterday may not have been clever poltical posturing but an actual temper trantrum from a president who's finding it increasingly difficult to work and play with others	(167)
(huffingtonpost)		Highlights of the 2007 Value Voters summit; homosexuality is a "disorder," there are too many mosques in America, and a call for a quarantine for all "sodomites." Then it gets really weird (with video goodness)	(111)
		"It's brilliant for Stephen Colbert to use this presidential gimmick to generate interest in his book and TV show. It's depressing to watch respected journalists lower themselves just to tickle Colbert's funny bone"	(196)
		Karen Hughes jumps the gun and resigns. It's two days until Friday, honey. Get with the program	(55)
		Dozens of Buddhist monks march and chant in Myanmar for nearly an hour Wednesday. I'll take "People Who Like Having Their Ass Kicked" for $200, Alex	(56)
		"Secular extremism and multicultural madness has infected American public education." Michelle Malkin takes to task the America-hating ivory-tower elite Boston high school that has dared to offer a yoga class	(641)
		Some inconvenient truths about income taxes	(210)
		Cambodian PM disowns lesbian daughter. Pink predicted this	(11)
		IAEA says Iran is cooperating with inspectors, which means they are obviously hiding something, so US will invade in December	(51)
		One believes he saw a UFO, another knows that there is definitely life on earth. Welcome to the democratic presidential debate	(134)
		Gov. Richardson says he believes that there is an alien conspiracy... no, not Hispanics, actual space aliens	(22)
		Head of a goverment agency opposes law that would double her budget and vastly expand her powers, saying she has enough of both to do her job. Unfortunately she's the head of Consumer Products Safety Commission	(23)
(Big Head DC)		"I seriously believe we have to start asking questions about his mental health," Dennis Kucinich says regarding President George Bush’s psychiatric condition, although Kucinich admits to seeing a UFO	(66)
		Joe Biden (D-evasting wit): Rudy Giuliani can only say three things in a sentence: a noun, a verb, and 9/11	(43)

(Ars Technica)		The traditional media's coverage of our political contests is dissatisfying, generally uninformative, and increasingly resembles sports coverage. So when do we get cheerleaders for the debates?	(52)
		Things are so bad in Iraq now that the number one hazard for US soldiers is... high blood pressure, bad backs, and knee problems. Wait, huh? Not IED's?	(61)
(MSNBC)		MSNBC Democratic Debate discussion thread	(343)
(Free Republic)		Internet tough guys report for duty as al-Qaeda declares cyberwar on Free Republic	(99)
		Bush revealed to be descendant of "a paranoid and bloodthirsty despot, who ruled through torture and murder." No, not Barbara	(48)
(YNet)		Just as the Palestinian Authority is preparing itself to discuss a final peace agreement, the Palestinian opposition is meeting in Damascus to destroy the Palestinian Authority and replace it with a new government altogether	(139)
		The producers behind a 13 minute anti-Hillary rant sweeping YouTube? A bitter-ex fundraiser who lost a lawsuit against the Clintons and, of course, the Swift Boat guys	(51)
		John "Frito Breath" Edwards will be the guest star on "The Colbert Report" tonight. Whether he likes it or not	(11)
(FIRE)		It is your job to interview people and report incorrect thoughts so social deviants can be re-educated. Do you work for: A) The KGB? B) Castro's Cuba? Or C) A dorm at the University of Delaware?	(81)
(Zogby)		Majority of Americans now support military strikes against Iran and believe Bush will do so prior to leaving office	(390)
		Dennis Kucinich suggested today that Bush's comment about a nuclear Iran precipitating "World War III" is a sign of mental instability."There's a lot of people who need care. He might be one of them"	(73)
		Barack Obama hurting because he's seen as too similar to Hillary Clinton, except for being black and having better legs	(31)
		Today's "John Murtha (D-emands Cash) sneaking millions of dollars in earmarks to campaign contributors" story comes to you from The Wall Street Journal	(60)
		A certain president, who we will refer to as the pot, is telling a certain U.S. Congress, who we will refer to as the kettle, that they are not getting their job done	(50)
(DKos)		Amount an average American will have to pay next year for health insurance: $7500. Amount his Congressman will have to pay for same coverage: $2200. Suck it, citizen	(64)
		Who's up for World War IV? Probably the most honest article you'll find regarding the practicality of invading Iran	(194)
(Some Guy)		So just what WOULD happen if 20 million illegal aliens got up and left the United States?	(239)
		9/11 lands you a lucrative business? Excellent. Running for president? Expensive. Having your business pay for and deduct your campaign expenses? Priceless	(34)
		"So rare is the incidence of an unmarried head of state that it may be up to Sarkozy to invent the rules and rituals of presidential mating"	(20)
		SCOTUS to consider Exxon's appeal on the Valdez oil-spill fine. Yes, that's still going on	(70)
		Blackwater immunity? No, not yours	(59)
		A century of communism, tens of thousands of nukes, and 100 million people dead, just because Karl Marx had an irritating skin disease	(169)
(Think Progress)		Obvious: Cheney visits a hunting lodge that hangs the Confederate flag. Dumbass: In upstate New York. Asinine: Club members threaten to arrest reporter who asks about it. I need a tag that works for Obvumbasinine	(166)
(Newshounds)		Bill O'Reilly threatens Mark Cuban, promising to become his "worst nightmare" if he promotes Brian De Palma's movie "Redacted"	(98)
(Townhall)		"There is no longer any doubt that pornography inspires crime. As surprising as it may seem, sexual addiction, like all addictions, represents a deep hunger for God"	(146)
		Gerald Ford -- dead today -- called Bill Clinton a sex addict. He would have been 83	(42)
		Caption this Barack Obama wannabee	(24)
		Not news: Man flashes his weener on Internet. News: Flasher is a politician for "Family First" party. Fark: Claims one of the three pics is a fake	(81)
(Some Guy)		Today's "man-humping 'I'm not gay' Republican lawmaker" story brought to you by Spokane, Washington	(156)
		Eastern Europeans hopping mad after British MP jokes that "one-legged Lithuanian lesbians" are getting too many arts grants	(43)
		Giuliani says Dems will change minds on Iraq. You know, like he did with the Red Sox hat	(39)
		Hamas militants launch their most terrifying weapon ever against Israel: A boy band	(39)
		FEMA director who throws a heckuva press conference was to become public affairs director for National Intelligence Director will be spending more time with his family instead	(21)

		Kremlin says Putin's wealth is kaputin	(19)
(The Hill)		First Lady Laura Bush claims that she has been "involved for a long time in policy." Submitter holding breath until right wing firestorm ensues	(60)
(Some Guy)		"Ron Paul Spammers" targeted by anti-spam team	(190)
(Hot Air)		Paul campaign payment to Alex Jones was a refund. Suck it, conspiracy theorist neocon nutbars	(58)
		In a poll of lawmakers, Hillary Clinton comes in second among Republicans in terms of who they'd most like to work with as president. The reason? “Because she’ll throw her party overboard preparing for her re-elect”	(34)
		The unifying theme of Election 2008: Hillary Clinton. That's because everyone knows she would be worse than Bush	(81)
		Normally Republicans would be dismayed by another Congressional retirement, but this time it's Tom Tancredo. Perhaps we can all get behind that one	(24)
(PowerlineBlog)		"The very Europeans who claim to believe that the U.S. is bent on world domination are the same ones who don't want their own governments to spend a dollar on defense. They are entirely content to let us keep the peace"	(117)
		Sarkowned in 60 minutes	(45)
		Liberal's son joins army. Condescension ensues. "Judging by Mrs. Reed's account, American liberals harbor a deep and invidious prejudice against the military"	(219)
(Some Guy)		John Edwards: "If elected I will instantly enact universal health care, end the war and overhaul our energy system." Also says he'll raise taxes, which submitter suspects is where the "instantly" part would really come in	(53)
(VOAnews)		Saudi King accuses Western governments of not doing enough to stop terrorism. Pot would call kettle black, but can't see it through the smoking haze of the recently exploded Irony tag	(24)
		John Edwards wants to cut down on prescription medication TV ads. Likely plans on producing a series of TV ads to tell everyone about it	(16)
		Stephen Colbert declares war on Georgia, claiming South Carolina's peaches are "more juiciful." Keep it up and we'll try to steal your water too	(20)
		Hillary halloween masks outsell all other candidates. Expect millions of trick-or-treaters who will probably take most of your candy and give it to someone who is too lazy to buy their own	(61)
(Some Guy)		Tony Snow: "There's perceived bias on the part of Fox because they don't treat conservatives as knuckle-dragging morons. I think the rap on Fox having a bias is an unfair one"	(185)
		Iowa moves their Presidential primary to January 3rd. In response, New Hampshire moves their primary to yesterday	(13)
		You know his name. You love his ballads and religious songs. Now for the first time on Fark-tel records, own them all on 2 LPs, 2 Cassettes or 4 8-track tapes. The Best of Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono	(9)
		At campaign stop in Columbia, S.C., the mayor declares Stephen Colbert the state's "favorite son." Colbert goes on to promise that, if elected, he will "crush the state of Georgia"	(52)
		French President Sarkozy condemns plans to airlift orphans from Chad. Muffy and Debbie unavailable for comment	(7)
		John Edwards proposes to put a control on drug advertising because he's tired of watching old people get it on in Cialis commercials	(72)
		Not news: Muslim stopped and searched at US airport. News: He's the British International Development Minister. Fark: Who was in the US to talk to the American goverment about terrorism	(557)
(The Herald)		"The US is secretly upgrading special stealth bomber hangars on the British island protectorate of Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean in preparation for strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities"	(129)
		UK Foreign Secretary, tired of seeing images of children suffering in poverty, adopts a second child from war-torn America	(96)
		Argentina elects MILF as new president	(44)
		Arnold Schwarzenegger says marijuana is not a drug, but his spokesman immediately jumps in to say the Governator musta been stoned when he said it	(57)
		Today in Iraq: more kidnappings than you could sheik a stick at	(121)