Catching up

While I was out of touch this weekend...

A Texas judge has thrown out the conspiracy charge against Tom DeLay and allowed to stand the more serious felony charges of money laundering. DeLay's lawyers have been pushing for quick action, but then proposed a number of motions that have thus negated that call. The latest ruling has 15 days to be appealed by Prosecutor Ronnie Earle, almost garunteeing the trial will not begin until next year.

A German man has sued former CIA head George Tenet and other agencies for wrongful imprisonment and torture.

The President is on the road touting a successful economy, one he claims is being spurred by his willingness to cut taxes for the wealthy. Kevin Drum looks a little deeper about who's feeling the economic bounce. It helps explain why a majority of the public remains pessimistic about the nations economy.

Apparently the CIA thinks it's okay to lie to foreign governements.

And finally, I have a feeling if the President threw himself into protecting the nation as he does partisan attacks, his approval rating would be much better, as would his hopes of a legacy. Until then, we'll have to deal with the failing grades of the Sept 11th panel.