• “The ACLU contends those blanket powers to grab international communications of Americans without specific court orders violate the Fourth Amendment and would stymie journalists who often speak to confidential sources outside the country.” [Threat Level]
• “‘Where does he get his porn?’ conservative talk show host Michael Smerconish asked me in an interview just now. ‘That’s what I want to know.'” [Ben Smith, about this]
• “Before I could post a Tweet I would have to get approval of the twits that run the House!” [NYT]
• “Since as we all know satire (part of that whole “freedom of speech” deal) is supposed to be in good taste.” [fishbowlNY]
• McCain conference call on Obama’s Iraq op-ed. [blipTV]