Mr. Beans, and today's items

"It doesn't take much to see that the problems of three little people don't amount to a hill of beans in this crazy world."
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In more serious matters,
Separation Clause Invoked over Postal Contractor
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TigerHawk Liveblogged the Democratic Presidential Debate so we wouldn't haZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Update: Dozing off to the Dems
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Africans for Wolfowitz
Third World reformers resist a coup by rich Europeans

The real World Bank scandal is that Mr. Wolfowitz's enemies don't care much about Africa. The French and Brits who want him ousted have never entirely shaken the paternalism they developed during the colonial era. Their real priority is controlling the bank purse-strings and perquisites.

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One Choice in Iraq

Indeed, to the extent that last week's bloodshed clarified anything, it is that the battle of Baghdad is increasingly a battle against al-Qaeda. Whether we like it or not, al-Qaeda views the Iraqi capital as a central front of its war against us.

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Will Franken: Comedy, Not Political Correctness
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El Cafe Cubano continues the Friday fast for all political prisoners in Cuba
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It's pouring rain again. Will make sure to keep the modem dry.