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T. Paine, at Saving Common Sense, goes to discredited stereotypes and challenges the patriotism of those who decline to join the conservative march. One bromide is that liberals believe rights do not exist unless granted by government. No need for a counterpoint. Turns out it had already been submitted here.

Manifesto Joe of Texas Blues reviews wasted opportunities and complacent attitudes that cause Americans to let down ourselves and each other.

Debra Dickerson is back (Yay-y-y-y-y) with a very funny not quite Sinatra via Denis Leary. Turns out to be very, very good. The dark side of American complacency. Manifesto Joe, sort of, set to very good music.

The Heathen Republican presents the underlying motivation of liberals: We are after big government. A couple of years ago, I suggested an alternate theory of constructive indifference.

Turnabout being fair play and all, Max's Dad contemplates the amazing things Republicans he has met have convinced themselves.

Tommy Christopher of Mediaite fame starts by covering an unfortunate Fox television exchange and ends up taking it personally, contrasting real people he has taken the time to meet with well paid TV personalities who entertain audiences by making fun of the desperately poor.

Nancy Hanks at The Hankster has photos of an Independence Day moment that manage to show a whole lot of the nation all at once.

Tim McGaha at Tim's Thoughtful Spot finds a few ways of predicting who will be celebrating in November.

Vixen Strangely at Rumproast figures out what staff changes will cure what is wrong with the Romney campaign.

James Wigderson hosts a popularity contest that does not, or maybe does, predict who Republicans want as their next Senator from Wisconsin. Click to find out who's winning, or maybe to find out who's even running.

Jack Jodell, friend of the working blogger at THE SATURDAY AFTERNOON POST reacts to the reactions of conservatives after the Obamacare ruling.

Slant Right's John Houk explores the plight of Christians in Syria. Not much empathy for Muslims, though.

At Why do we have to do this, Sir?, our teacher friend in Britain takes the class for a summer day's walk, complete with a steady patter of entertaining teen dialogue.

Our favorite John Myste is a bit dormant at John Myste Responds. His past writing is timeless and more than worth revisiting. He has been on this site, however, in full battle regalia fighting the good fight against ... well ... me, actually.

Ryan gives Secular Ethics a brief rest (a shame), visiting at our site in order to slowly and carefully explain to me why he is against charts in debate. He even uses small words. For all his devoted effort, I still don't get it. Fortunately, he possesses a steady temperament and remains a most patient instructor.

PZ Myers, writing for Pharyngula, gets an emailed complaint that provokes a disturbingly kinky sexual fantasy. I'm devoting the rest of the weekend to not thinking about it.

Kent Pittman, with Open Salon attends a Salon sponsored writing workshop and produces a piece on technology, simplicity, and human need. All in a few paragraphs.

Mark at News Corpse remembers Andy Griffith with a memorable performance that came before Sheriff Andy Taylor built Mayberry.

Jimmy James in Mad Mike's America figures out the Higgs Boson particle, sort of. It's a matter of Quantum Mechanics: It can and can't be understood.