FDA Approves Depressant Drug For The Annoyingly Cheerful
“Tests prove the drug is effective at reducing a range of symptoms, from squealing loudly when a friend calls, to use of the phrase ‘cool beans’ and excessive hugging.”
Freddie King: “Going Down” [from the aforementioned EB&D soundtrack]
There’s some pretty good stuff on this thing. There’s also Boston’s “More Than a Feeling”, but whatever. MC5, Devendra Banhart, The Animals, The Black Keys, and Lucinda Williams help make up the difference.
House Arrest with Andy Dick: Bob Odenkirk
Another quick one. Perfect wasting-time-at-work length! [via]
Paul Krugman:
When it comes to domestic policy, there are two Barack Obamas.
On one side there’s Barack the Policy Wonk, whose command of the issues — and ability to explain those issues in plain English — is a joy to behold.
But on the other side there’s Barack the Post-Partisan, who searches for common ground where none exists, and whose negotiations with himself lead to policies that are far too weak.