Coffee makes us severe, and grave, and philosophical. ~ Jonathan Swift

Right Wing News (John Hawkins) Polling Right-Of-Center Bloggers On The 2006 Election — “Right Wing News emailed more than 230 right-of-center bloggers to ask them about the 2006 election.” [See the responses from the 62 who responded. Jim]

In The Bullpen (Chad Evans) North Korea Bowed by Financial Sanctions and U.S. ‘Nuke Threat’ — “[W]hether anything comes of the six-party talks when the rogue state is so obviously run by a bunch of loons is yet to be seen. The derangement has trickled down to the North Korean people, as evidenced in how they celebrated the nuclear test in a nation that is starving its own peoples.”

Blue Crab Boulevard New Theme Song — “I wouldn’t bet the farm that this didn’t impact any races. As I pointed out, it likely will increase turnout for the Republicans and may very well suppress independents who can’t stomach voting for a party that doesn’t sufficiently support the troops. We’ll know in less than a week. But one thing for sure, there is a large supply of antacids and aspirin needed at Democratic headquarters.”

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) Kerry’s Schedule Starts To Lighten Up (Updated) — “John Kerry may have some spare time to spend with the family. After his ridiculous comments on Monday and the equally ridiculous explanation on Tuesday, Iowa Congressional candidate Bruce Braley has asked Kerry to stay away from their scheduled campaign appearance this week:”