Quickies

"[Porculent asswipe Karl] Rove on the chance of Gustav hitting during the RNC: 'The Republicans can't seem to get a break when it comes to August and when it comes to the weather.' Truly, Republicans were the real victims of Katrina." -- headline at fark.com today.

The DNC gives reporters McCain Survival Kits to use at the rethug convention, which contain extra-strength Tylenol, Pay Day and 100 Grand candy bars, and an oversized lapel button reading "Ask Me How Many Houses I Own."

As Republicans settle on the fact that there were columns on Sen. Obama's stage as some of kind of proof of ... something, here's a picture of Bush accepting the nomination in 2004, complete with columns.

U.S. District Judge and Bush appointee Samuel Kent indicted on sex abuse charges.

Bush 'energized and excited' by McCain VP choice, new coloring books.