Mike's Blog Round Up

Booman Tribune : Right-wing bloggers took money from the Malaysian government to publish pieces attacking pro-democracy activist.

Digby : When it comes to austerity, Republicans continue to look to the capitals of Europe for guidance.

Goblinbooks : A terrified Bob Woodward has been sending me his lunch money. How did it come to this ?

Boing Boing : President Obama angered conservatives and alienated Trekkies and Star Wars fans alike when he proclaimed “I’m not a dictator” and couldn’t perform a “Jedi Mind-Meld” on recalcitrant Republicans.

Speaking of which, your quote of the day: “If this were a dictatorship, it'd be a heck of a lot easier, just so long as I'm the dictator.” (George W. Bush , December 18, 2000)

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