RANDOM THOUGHT: I finally understand why progressives can't see the hypocrisy when they look at themselves in the mirror -- they're vampires.

POWERLINE'S Week in Pictures has had a good week. Here are two of my favorites. First, the Vice President has deep thoughts:

And the Russian Black Sea flagship gets a promotion:

Now go see the others. I also liked the life cycle of a liberal.

AMMO GRRRLL observes a sterile culture.

One positive thought: like the Shakers, the progressives will be a dying breed if we ensure their recruitment efforts fail.

DOWN, DOWN, DOWN:

Data taken from Rasmussen's Presidential Approval Index on Friday.

IF YOU DON'T HAVE A CRISIS TO RELY ON, create one.

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