Wednesday Morning Open Thread

Good morning.

You can expect to hear a speech from the President today on the subject of exports and how exports create jobs. Besides that, the White House will make another recess appointment. This time it is Dr. Donald Berwick, who will be named as Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). GOPers have been blocking Berwick's appointment, like they've done for so many others.

Last night, Hawaii's Governor Linda Lingle insured her legacy as a hater and a homophobe when she vetoed civil unions legislation. Yeah, civil unions. I listened to her remarks and wanted to hurl. See, she gave the issue so, so, so much thought. But, you know, marriage is such an important institution. Lingle should know. She's been married twice and divorced twice. If anyone is wondering why the LGBT community is cranky, this is just another example. We're not equal. We have to Get EQUAL.

Weather.com tells me it's only going to hit 102 today. And, we still have the heat advisory.

And, I am so sick of seeing these BP ads on my t.v. They're ubiquitous. And, they're beyond annoying given the magnitude of the crisis that BP has created.

Let's get it started....