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Happy Blogiversary to The Florida Masochist

Home of the Knucklehead of the Day

Outside The Beltway (James Joyner) AG and FBI Director Threatened Resignation — “I’m glad to see someone had some backbone in this matter. To have thrown away evidence against a corrupt congressman obtained through a legal raid backed by a judicial warrant out of political appeasement would have been outrageous. Separation of powers or no, Congress is not above the law.”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Hastert Grabs The Lifesaver As Gonzalez Threatens To Quit — “Until now, Gonzalez has always appeared to be a moderate, get-along-to-go-along political appointee. However, this shows that the AG has serious backbone and integrity to spare. He and Mueller both understood the stakes involved in this standoff and refused to participate in creating a political class insulated from law enforcement. Without the power to enforce and execute duly authorized subpoenas and search warrants, members of Congress could hide evidence of corruption in their offices with no fear of exposure or prosecution. It would create a taxpayer-funded sanctuary for crooks, and the top officials at Justice sent the message that they would not become accessories to that system.”

Dr. Sanity (Pat Santy) A WAR TO BE PROUD OF — “Especially this weekend, though, we should be remembering the achievement our military has had in crushing the Taliban and Saddam Hussein. That we have stayed on to offer a new alternative other than autocracy and theocracy in Afghanistan and Iraq, and kept a targeted United States safe from attack for over four years is an incredible accomplishment.”

The Jawa Report (Dr. Rusty Shackleford) A Memorial Day Reflection: Thank You Grandpa — “I never knew my maternal grandfather, but I am proud of his voluntary service and of his supreme sacrifice to our country. RIP.

To my paternal grandfather, who was a pilot in WWII, and a career Air Force officer, thank you for your service. RIP.

To my father who was a Marine–once a Marine, always a Marine–thank you for your service. To my niece, currently a Marine, may God’s protection and blessings be upon you in the service of your country.”