Lad tells Kip that China is no longer a communist wasteland. Kip disagrees, and coincidentally points out that, in this country, even the Amish will abide only so much government interference. (A Stitch in Haste)

If I’d known I was going to die, I’d have worn more comfortable shoes, the NYC horror festival, and another post involving a cheese grater, a garbage disposal, and severed limbs. (Bunniblog)

Karol declares Mark Steyn’s piece on the Death of Russia a must-read. (Alarming News)

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