Russian might?
“While Georgian ground forces have been pushed around by the recent Russian invasion, Georgian air defenses have been noticeably more effective. The Russians have admitted to losing four aircraft (three Su-25 ground attack bombers and a Tu-22 bomber flying a reconnaissance mission). Most, or all, appear to have been brought down by the SA-11 BukM1 surface-to-air missile systems (obtained from Ukraine). Georgia claims to have downed ten Russian aircraft as of August 11, and the true air losses won’t be known until photos appear of all the aircraft wreckage. It is interesting that Russia was unable to come up with effective countermeasures against missile systems they had designed.”
Glass half empty
“Move over, Harry Reid – Rep. Heath Shuler (D-NC) has become the new king of Capitol Hill real-estate riches. The Tennessee Valley Authority just announced a new water-access deal for members of an investment group, which includes Shuler, the former Volunteer quarterback. Just coincidentally, Shuler happens to sit on the House subcommittee that oversees the TVA. He has at least $5 million tied up in The Cove, and perhaps as much as $25 million. With that kind of investment, I’d say that Shuler needs to make sure it pays off for him, right? How fortunate he just happens to sit on the committee that can make TVA’s life very, very uncomfortable.”
Truthiness
“Democratic politicians receive a 40% increase in contributions in the 30 days after appearing on ‘The Colbert Report.’ The analysis was conducted by political scientist James H. Fowler. Specifically, Democrats who come on the program raise $8,247 more than colleagues who don’t. Republicans raise less money in the month following their appearance – hinting at a possible ‘Colbert bust’ for the GOP instead.”