An AP report I just read states that the Census Bureau is reporting that less people are uninsured, annual average wages are up and poverty rate is leveling off.  http://www.wtov9.com/...

I believe the data is two years old but still, WTF.

This report will obviously be the new "noun, verb, things are great" for the repubs.

Go watch this great video from Public Service Administration, "Insurance Company Rules" http://www.youtube.com/... . I laughed my ass off last night when I saw it and thought-how so fricking true.

Yet tonight, I am full of rage against the AIG insurance company. Why? Because they are denying $50,000 in death benefits to Andrew White's parents. Why?  

Karl Rove is making the rounds of the Sunday talk shows on the same day of the ABC Democratic debate? Gee, a parting gift of Rovian tactics? (#1) By the way, I didn't notice an American flag lapel pin on you this morning Karl. Maybe I was distracted by the brilliance of your bullshit and didn't see it.

First diary and gots to get to work but I am just freaking amazed, that Bush would try to sneak another crony in, even as the ship sinks. This time to the MSHA. I am copying and pasting from articles in the Charleston Gazette http://www.wvgazette.com.