NewsHog: Microwave Pain Ray already slated for Iraq...and speaking of pain...

Capital Eye: The issue advocacy groups that rose to prominence in 2004 have scaled back their federal activity this election. Instead, they're focusing on state issues and elections. But considering our broken national election system, it may not matter. Action for today should include this: Stop Susan Dudley, the air you breathe depends on it.

blogenlust: Another al Qaeda "almost-number-one" was killed in Iraq! That swells the list to 41...we on a roll, y'all, even though this Iraq combat vet doesn't think so.

Talking Points Memo: Google, in an effort to raise their DC profile, hires an outfit knownfor dirty tricks and slimey opps

Pandagon: Apparently, the faith of religious wingers isn't strong enough to keep them in line

Frank the Financially Savvy Atheist: Carnival of deconversion (h/t CorrenteWire)