Just do it to Just did it: Not sure if it’s a flip-flop or a trial balloon gone wrong, per se. Instead Kerry’s let’s-do-it in Boston nomination decision probably came down to simple math and what’s best for Kerry, not grumbling from other Dems. ... Notice how the Dem establishment is now praising his decision. ... Kerry’s way of making up to Mayor Menino: Calling the DNC and Boston a “world-class stage, in a world-class city.” Music to Menino’s ears, fingernails across the chalkboard for the rest of us. ... The NYT touches upon Mickey Kaus’ ‘Brilliant Kerry Scheme’ theory, to wit: Maybe it’s in Kerry’s best interest to lay low and shut up. Mickey’s snide observation: “One day we may look back and realize that not cancelling Kerry's Boston acceptance speech was the crucial mistake of his campaign.” ...

FYI: Still get a kick out of my spellcheck that interprets ‘Kerry’s’ for ‘Query’s.’ One of these days I’m going to ignore the ‘ignore’ prompt and hit ‘change,’ just to see if anyone notices. ... Bumper sticker: John Query for President!  ¶ 7:11 AM