I liked the Opinion Journal's headline so well that I am using it here.

Jerry Springer was named Democrat of the Year in Ohio this year. Excuse me while I gag on my prezels.

From th AP:

Springer, 60, spent about $1 million last year exploring whether to run for the Senate before deciding not to challenge incumbent Republican Sen. George Voinovich. He said he realized he couldn't be elected as long as he continued to host his syndicated talk show.

I wonder why he would think that.

We have all seen over and over and over the photos few of our soldiers abusing Iraqi criminals and murderers in Abu Ghraib prison. Have you read this story of abuse? The story was filmed and no major media outlet will show it. Why? You know the answer.

After listening to all the caterwauling about "prisoner abuse" from our media and showboating politicans, we get a lesson from real monsters on how to really abuse prisoners. If we had beheaded prisoners on tape instead of undressing of people who killed or tried to kill Americans and innocent Iraqis in front of cameras there might be a reason to go off the deep end the way the politicans have. It is obvious that monsters got encouragement from those who were using the abuse story for political gain. We should have quietly investigated the prison abuse and punished those involved instead of using the issue for political purposes in public hearings. CBS, the rest of the media, and those politicans who used this issue have Nick Berg's blood on their hands.

This is the headline on their website:

Food stamp use grows in Arizona Food stamp use grew faster in Arizona since 2000 than in any other state. Officials say the increase reflects the state's rapid population growth coupled with a dismal economy and a sluggish job market.

and this is what they say in the article:

The growth in Arizona has stabilized in recent months. And much of it can be attributed to better efforts by the state to publicize the federal program, simplify the process and get eligible Arizonans to apply, officials said.

Apparently simplifying the application forms and eligibility requirements and the use federal money to put out the word about food stamps has had a positive result in increasing those getting food stamps. Arizona was ranked last in food stamp participation by eligible people. Less than 50% of those eligible were receiving stamps. Notice that there is no mention by the Republic of the effects of a "dismal" state economy or "sluggish" state job market. That is typical liberal Arizona Republic propaganda. Arizona's economy is just fine. State unemployment is at 4.8% which is well below the national rate of 5.7% and the state's economy is growing like gangbusters. Considering the lingering effects of 9-11 virtually shutting down the state's tourism-based economy for at least a year the state's economy is almost back to normal.

This girl lost her mom in the World Trade Center on 9-11 Now guess why.