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Good bit.

Schiff wasn't "right" by accident -- it's pretty clear that he understood the underlying mechanisms that were driving the economy off the cliff in ways that others (at least at Fox) didn't. That said, I definitely agree that understanding that the meltdown was imminent is not the same thing as knowing how to fix things after it happens.

Well, they finally got rid of Millen, and that's a good start. I thought Marinelli might pan out, but I'm starting to think that he really doesn't know what he's doing -- so he'll probably be the next to go (plus, he was Millen's hire). If they manage to hire a highly competent permanent GM, who in turn hires a real coach, that team could be reasonably competitive fairly quickly, I think. They've got a bit of talent on the roster.

This guy was so completely, dead-on correct about what was going to happen, but the goons at Fox News laughed at him and treated him like he was some kind of lunatic. Fair and balanced! Andrew Leonard at Salon.com posted this today (he thanks Andrew Sullivan for the tip).

I don't really have a problem with the MVP award going to a player on a non-playoff team. If there were two candidates who had very similar seasons and one played for a playoff team while the other didn't, I'd likely favor the dude who went to the playoffs -- but I don't think that's the case this year. Hell, there have been MVPs on last-place teams in the past. Andre Dawson of the '87 Cubs comes to mind.

I'm not going to debate government-provided healthcare here, but if it were a choice between having a job and not having a job, my guess is that the auto workers would suddenly get pretty enthusiastic about a government-run plan.

I don't particularly care for Duvel, personally ... I find it really gassy.

Is that Leroy?

The point needed to be made. I'm done.

Rod doesn't have much of a voice anymore. He sounds like crap. Also, this picture cracks me up:

Hmmm. Let's review: Who's coming across as a total cock, again?

Well, y'see, I have this cat...

Of course, their Taddy Porter must also be mentioned. That may be my second favorite.

We should start a movement called "SAVE FIRE JOE MORGAN!" I just like the juxtaposition of those first two words.

Sounds exactly right to me, and I'm not even British.

But ... their mission is not yet accomplished!

It might stand for "Fuckin' Joe Morgan," in which case it would be a cause for celebration.

Maybe I'm an idiot, but I have no idea who or what this refers to.

Beat me to it. That said, here's my favorite:

They have over four times as many people as we do.

I was a major fan. RIP, Mitch.

Yes, we pretty much suck.

I'll give this a listen when I get a chance. Dolly's done some damn good work over the years.

Ah, but now you're moving the goalposts. Your original statement didn't mention anything about October: edit: Norbs beat me to it.