It Wasn't That Subtle: Radley has a funny post challenging another red state/blue state myth pushed by the perpetually disgruntled left. This time he's smacking Atrios. Careful, Radley. I started out just smacking him occasionally. You know, it was fun. Now I want to smack him all the time. I think I may be an addict ...

Oh, and check out Balko's List of 21 White Guys with Soul. You'll find plenty to disagree with, no doubt (could there be a topic of more contention?), but I think you'll find he has the essentials -- even if they're in the wrong order.