I believe humans get a lot done, not because we’re smart, but because we have thumbs so we can make coffee. ~ Flash Rosenberg

Captain’s Quarters (Ed Morrissey) We Love You Alcee, Especially When You Leave — “It looks like House Democrats have convinced Nancy Pelosi that appointing an impeached federal judge to chair the Intelligence Committee gives them a rather bad start on cleaning up Dodge. Alcee Hastings did not care much for Pelosi’s decision to pass him over for the slot, vowing to “haters” that he’ll be back:”

Pirate’s Cove (William Teach) Pelosi Loses Second Preseason Game — “In her first two preseason outings, rookie head coach Nancy Pelosi has not lived up to the expectations and hype surrounding her elevation by the San Francisco Democrats.

In her first game as head coach, she squandered a big lead with her backing of Jack Murtha in goal. Following on the heels of that deflating loss, she was forced to pass over her nominee for House Intelligence Chair, impeached Congressmen Alcee Hastings”

Sister Toldjah Breaking news: Impeached federal judge-turned House Rep. Alcee Hastings will not be chosen to chair the House Intelligence Committee — “An impeached federal judge has no place being chair of any committee in Congress. For that matter, he really has no place in Congress – period, but there’s no accounting for taste amongst Hastings’ constituents, apparently.”

It’s day three of five in a training class for me today. See you good folks this evening!

8:14 am — It looks as if they are doing something with blogrolling. I hope the recently updated feature is getting fixed.