TPM: Well Known Liberal Blogger Shot In Washington, D.C.
Brian Beutler, a well-known progressive blogger, was shot and seriously injured during a mugging last night in Washington, D.C. One bullet damaged Beutler’s spleen, and he had it removed during surgery this morning at the Washington Hospital Center. He’s expected to make a “pre-trauma” recovery, which is to say, a completely full recovery.
While I wouldn’t consider Beutler and I to be on the same ideological plane, it’s still crazy to think that even in your own community, people as harmless as bloggers are even susceptible to the shootings that have plagued the city.
I wish Brian and his family the best during this ordeal.
Bush’s Economic Package Helps Americans Watch More Porn
When President Bush announced his economic stimulus in January, he bragged that his package was the “right size” and would “boost” the economy. It sure has led to “higher consumer spending,” but not where Bush had probably hoped. The adult pornography industry reports that has seen a huge uptick in business thanks to Bush’s package.
Of course, this is also a great opportunity to bring back one of my favorite videos from ht
