Things to read while I'm gone

I'm off to the dentist this afternoon, so here's a few links to keep you occupied.

If you're looking for behind the scenes convention coverage, I've been following a lot of bloggers who are there and I think Sinfonian has the most comprehensive and interesting stuff. Which is not to imply that others don't but their coverage is spotty. Sinf is updating regularly.

NTodd is not at the convention but is tapped into the network and passes on this video of LEO overkill. I mean really, not matter how you feel about Code Pink, that was so uncalled for. The police state is here folks.

Meanwhile, NTodd has a new on line radio show that could occupy you for hours.

And while, he's not on on the convention floor, I'm thrilled to see Welcome to Pottersville is back to posting after a long hiatus. Always something worth reading there.

In other news, our man Capt Fogg isn't covering the convention but notes that Alaska Republicans don't seem to think that an indictment for fraud should stop their candidate from being on the ticket. Crazy. Fogg has a wealth of eloquent thoughts on the absurd state of our society. Start at the top and just keep scrolling.

And finally, if you need a little break from politics, expat Brian has a great travelogue on his latest trek in Singapore. That giant ferris wheel looks very cool.



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