Happy Labor Day, comrades. Tengrain here at the controls. Lest I put you to sleep like some ersatz Tucker Carlson who clearly works too hard, let's jump into some links:

The Impolitic wants to help Jake Tapper do his job.

Brilliant at Breakfast notes that Saddam was more compliant with inspectors than Texas.

William K. Wolfrum Chronicles has an exclusive interview.

Bonus track: Plastic Jesus reminds us that war is bad for children.

…and a belated Happy 8th-year Blog-o-versary shout-out to Batocchio at Vagabond Scholar.

Round-up by Tengrain of Mock, Paper, Scissors who also blogs at Dependable Renegade. Send tips to: mbru@crooksandliars.com