Sen. Feingold proposes censuring Bush  —  WASHINGTON - Liberal Democratic Sen. Russ Feingold said Sunday he wants Congress to censure President Bush for his management of the Iraq war and his "assault" against the Constitution.  —  But Feingold's own party leader in the Senate showed little interest in the idea.

Kit Bond and the credibility of war supporters  —  Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond of Missouri, one of George Bush's most blindly loyal Senatorial servants, wrote a letter yesterday to the New York Times which contained a startling admission tossed in as a throwaway line: … Bond told AP the same thing:

Look who's holding hostages again  —  How do you feel about the American hostages in Iran?  —  No, not the guys back in the Seventies, the ones being held right now.  —  What?  You haven't heard about them?  —  Odd that, isn't it?  But they're there.

The 'Romney Five' are a hit  —  Mormon candidate has Osmond appeal  —  THE five Romney brothers are so handsome and wholesome that they bring to mind the Osmonds, the toothy 1970s pop group and fellow Mormon family.  For Mitt Romney, they are a vital campaign prop as he seeks the family values vote for president.

Kristol Rips YearlyKos, Run By A 'Left-Wing Blogger' Who Was 'Not Respectable 3-4 Years Ago'  —  Today on Fox News Sunday, Weekly Standard editor Bill Kristol attacked the Democratic presidential candidates for their decision to attend the YearlyKos blogger convention.

Turks Cast Ballots for New Parliament  —  ANKARA, TURKEY -  —  Turks voted for a new Parliament on Sunday in a contest viewed as pivotal in determining the balance between Islam and secularism in this nation of more than 70 million.  —  Many people cut short vacations to head home to cast their ballots …

Video: Glenn Reynolds and Ana Marie Cox on the CNN YouTube debate  —  They can go two ways with it — dry, serious queries on niche topics or self-consciously offbeat crap that showcases the "spirit of the Web."  Count on some of both.  A teaser: … It'll be mighty interesting to see what sorts …

Impeach George Bush to stop war lies, deaths  —  I am walking in Rosedale on this day early in the week while I wait for the funeral of Army soldier Le Ron Wilson, who died at age 18 in Iraq.  He was 17 1/2 when he had his mother sign his enlistment papers at the Jamaica recruiting office.

Crooks & Liars Welcomes Michael Moore with Exclusive Video!  —  (guest blogged by Howie Klein) With an C&L exclusive video clip: Canadian Waiting Room  —  At a time when the job approval rating for Bush is closer to a quarter than to a third, progressive-minded Americans are reaching out for some common sense leadership.

KEEPING THE FLYING IMAMS AIRBORNE  —  Friday's excellent Investors Business Daily editorial on the Democrats' burial of the John Doe bill warrants attention: … The editorial stops short of asking why the Democrats are blocking the John Doe legislation.  Recall that the legislation arises …

Goodness... What's Happened to France?  —  ** Pajamas Media has the official response from the US Embassy on this unbelievable development in France.  —  Here's a closer look:  —  Volunteers form a human chain to honor fallen U.S. troops in World War Two and form the words …

Power Without Limits  —  The Bush administration, which has been pushing presidential power to new extremes, is reportedly developing an even more dangerous new theory of executive privilege.  It says that if Congress holds White House officials in contempt for withholding important evidence …

"Giuliani and Race."  —  The NYT provides access to its archive of articles on Giuliani and race, beginning with Todd S. Purdum's "Giuliani Has Taunt for Dinkins: He's a 'Jesse Jackson Democrat'" (from September 26, 1989, when Giuliani first ran for mayor of NYC).

Johannes to Thomas, Radio Check, Over  —  "Scott" you've caused quite a stir of late.  I really don't care who you are but I spent a little time around Falcon and think I know how to find you.  —  I'm guessing you are a member of 1-18 Infantry.  They are the primary unit out of Falcon with Brads.

John Edwards, Esq.  —  A few months ago, Mrs. Pupster told me she had collected enough Coke rewards points for another magazine subscription, and since none of the choices appealed to her, she picked one for me.  "Maxim?"  I asked hopefully, "Guns and Ammo?  Field and Stream?  ESPN?"  Uhm...no.