First Draft: The Obama charm offensive.

Obsidian Wings: Don't Fear the Reaper.

Zandar Versus The Stupid: Turn on the lights, watch the roaches scatter.

Distributorcap NY: Sharp as a pistol.

skippy: Potpourri.

Wonk Room: Obama, DADT, Dan Choi and Valerie Jarrett.

Darrel Plant: The scariest witch in the west.

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