Postpone the November elections?: The Department of Homeland Security simply has too much perceived powers and time on its hands when it starts asking the Justice Department whether presidential elections can be delayed in the event of terrorist attacks. ... Hmmm. Isn’t this the administration that has allowed/encouraged/soaked up comparisons to Lincoln? But didn’t Abe get re-elected in the middle of a Civil War? Isn’t this the administration that has allowed/encouraged/soaked up comparisons to WW II? But Didn’t FDR get re-elected in the middle of WWII? ... Isn’t this really about Madrid -- or partly about Madrid? Are they afraid the voters will make what the all-knowing governing authorities think is a ‘mistake’? ... FYI: Here's the Newsweek article.

... More proof these guys love the doomsday/succession/cloak-and-dagger/secret memos stuff. ... "See Chief? It’s working fine." ... "I’m telling you Max, this isn’t a good idea." ...

Update -- From Reader No. 1: "Thanks for scoring the Department of Homeland Security on its election plans. However, let's remember Secretary of State Galvin's gut reactions on 9/11 -- you don't have to be a cloak and dagger type to have an Al Haig moment. It pains me to cite Jane Swift as an authority on the topic. ... P.S. At last! The antidote to Touchy-Feely Presidential Campaigning!"



Brazilian Rodeo babes ... : Yes, Brazilian rodeo in New England and great Brazilian rodeo babe scoping by JJDaley.  ¶ 5:54 AM