Hopefully, I've broken the computer whammy and these "Must Watches" will work okey-dokey. Okey-dokey?

Now go read the following.

SOUTH DAKOTA

When a message doesn't connect II ( S.D. War College )--While PP leads the way in S.D. blogging technology, he is at his best with posts like today's, with practical advice about campaigning and politics. He shows you how to write a killer fund raising letter. And, as a special treat, S.D. Blog Watch Man makes a special appearance with a spoof letter raising money for his next great project.

Pappy Boyington Would Be Proud (S.D. Politics)--You'd think a Rightwinger like Jon Schaff would know his war planes, since he's eager to send everyone else off to war in his steed. However, he does provide a nice photo of a Corsair, though it is not painted in Navy or Marine wartime colors from WW II or Korea . Yes Jon, even some liberals like me can identify our nation's war planes. Might I suggest you buy a copy of Jane's Military Aircraft?

It Would Take A Miracle (S.D. Politics)--But then Jon Schaff rallies with this humor gem: " A brain dead woman gives birth . No, not Brittany Spears."

Not the first time John, Rick and Karl have been ‘stuck’ together… (Don't Worry About the Government)--Jer Bear roars back into fine form and shows the Dan Nelson/John Thune Metabank connections and why the story is important. It is today's "Must Read" must read.

Tin Soldiers and Nixon’s Coming What I know ab... (Progressive Republican)--Gabe aggress with me re Paul Hackett. Losing stinks.

Sioux Falls — destination? (black marks on wood pulp)--The usually quiet and peaceful and voice of reason Corey goes medieval on Sioux Falls ' lack of tourista and cultural charms.

Red-light cameras (Sioux Falls Argus Leader)--The Angus Liar Ed Board Brain Trust defends its personal red-light camera at 10th and Minnesota.

GENERAL

Looking for the Humor in Americans' Struggle to Become Smaller (N.Y. Times)--An excerpt: " The trouble with "Starved," a comedy on FX about anorexia and bulimia, is that it's not quite funny enough." Yup, eating disorders. Funny, funny stuff. Vomiting always just knocks me on my butt.

It's the War against, no it's a struggle, no it's a... ... (Crooks and Liars)--Whatever President Bush calls it, the war in Iraq is still wrong.

Godjilla: Cross-eyed Genius (Lawrence.com)--Important safety tip enclosed.

Katherine Harris Charges Papers Altered Her Make-Up Talk... (Crooks and Liars)--There isn't a PhotoShop program big enough to do that.

Rush Limbaugh calls Hackett a "staff puke" Here's the... (Crooks and Liars) (audio)--Let's see, a guy who who never served in the military and had a thing for a certain drugs calls a member of the military a puke. Hmmmm. Must be a proud moment for all you pro-military Rightwingers out there.

Catch one for us, Mr. President (Salon)--President Bush takes one of his many well earned vacations. This one for a schedule five weeks. Last time he took a vacation of such length, bad things happened to the USA . Very bad things.

Daily Nightly: Marine deaths hit Ohio hard (MSNBC)--Besides a bad war, our currently policy of depending on Guard and Reserve units can have a devastating impact on a community should their unit come under heavy attack.

I've Been Clean for 30 years. Go Ahead, Smell My Breath (Wordlust: Paperfetish)--Ah, the joys of cat food, even for non-cats--like people.

Dentalbleg (damnum absque injuiria)--Even PP at S.D. War College hasn't thought of this: blogging for dental work.

Poll: Most Americans Think Bush Is Hiding Something about CIA Leak (Pensito Review)--Well duh!

With a nod to Jeff Gannon, Novak smears Wilson (Salon)--Nice to see my friend Jeff Gannon back in the news.

The space between. (Crap and Drivel)--More angry brilliance from an angry white man.

Bach vs. Simpson - 'Dukes' purists will decide (Sioux Falls Argus Leader)--I have to go with my SoDak homey, Catherine Bach, but Jessica Simpson is "Daisy Dukes" worthy as well.

KANSAS 

Branch: Battles Heating Up , Barry Lynn on Bush Endorsement of ID , and Rabbi Says Science and Religion Not at Odds ( Red State Rabble)--Pat remains all evolution, all the time.

GRETZ: That Annoying Chiefs Defense ( Kansas City Chiefs)--Annoying doesn't begin to describe the Chiefs' bad defense.

State treasurer makes it official: She'll run again (Kansas.com)--And a big "who cares" goes off across the Jayhawk State.

Petty debate (Thoughts from Kansas)--No, it's not about Tom Petty or Richard Petty but about Rep. Dennis Moore being--gasp!--a moderate.

They get letters (Thoughts from Kansas )--I'm not sure exactly what it means, but something about teaching the bible and Episcopalians. My small Methodist brain can't process it.

Do married couples have a right to contraception? Roberts Says "No" : (Thoughts from Kansas )--Um, Houston , we have a problem here.

Fair opening to include Kansas quarter giveaway(Topeka C.J.)--Now there are two reasons to go to the Kansas State Fair--$0.25 and fried meat-on-stick products.

Seatbelts - Good habit(Topeka C.J.)--Boy, the CapJournal Ed Board REALLY takes a controversial stand on this one!

Have a great, computer virus free day.