What’s not to love about this story:

1) That a group of white men in Indiana feel compelled to dress up in Nazi regalia to celebrate the birthday of Hilter? (Note the festive Happy Birthday sign on the front of the podium.)

2) That a Republican candidate for Congress spoke at the event (pictured)?

3) That he justified his appearance by likening Nazis to black people? (”I’ll speak before any group that invites me. I’ve spoken on an African-American radio station in Atlanta.”)

This article is it’s own punchline. Just sit back and enjoy.

H/t Slog.

I was pretty sad that we didn’t do an NBA fantasy league this year, especially since it’s turned into one of the best NBA seasons I can remember. The finals look to be almost as good though, at least out west, so you should all fill out a playoff bracket. I made a league:

http://www.nba.com/playoffs2008/picknroll/login.jsp
League Name: JttM
Password: miccle

Next time I see him or her, I will personally buy the winner a chicken dinner.

Go fill out a bracket now. It only takes like five minutes. Go do it.

My bracket is done, so now I just have to decide what sides I’ll be buying myself at Popeye’s.

But only as as far as a personal update is concerned. I haven’t bought a house with someone named Kristin.

What I have done is become a felony prosecutor. That means more work, same money and more stress because I’m deciding on punishment that ranges from 5 years to life…or death. Zoinks!

I just moved into an old apartment building in downtown Tulsa that is across the street from the courthouse. It’s called the Blair. I’m pumped because I’m walking to work and saving tons of money on fuel and utilities. The place is tiny, but I feel much more comfortable here than in my old place that is twice the size.

As of Labor Day last year, I have been dating a girl named Lauren. She’s a 1L at OU law. Things are going great, and she’ll be working in Tulsa this summer. Sorry to ZJohnso for trying to become you. Nearly sharing our first and middle names and going to grad school in the upper Midwest was not enough.

I’ve started playing ultimate on the weekends, although I’m still just as slow and inaccurate as ever. I’m also playing guitar and mountain biking when I get the chance. Next up is probably a puppy. Gotta build the yuppie cred.

Am I taking root in Tulsa? Kinda. I’m involved with a church here, and my family’s here, but it’s unclear how long I’ll be here until something else comes along. Work is great, so I’ll just say that for now.

I hope everyone’s doing well, and I look forward to the Summit of the Seven.

Kristin and I decided that we’re tired of living in a centipede cave, so we bought a house. We picked one that needs some fixing and improving, a.k.a. a grandma house. If all goes as planned I’ll be a handy-man within a year or two.
Although the economy might fall apart, although the housing market might keep falling, and although John McCain might be our next president, we jumped on the house… perhaps because it seemed like a steal for the neighborhood, or because interest rates are low, or because we’re stupid. Mi casa, su casa.

I doubt it, but you never know. Thanks to Boo for sending me this:

A ‘West Wing’ Writer Imagines the Showdown at the Democratic National Convention — New York Magazine

Because here it is:
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I feel like we could all use a few fun ways to keep our balance when life gets a little bumpy.

Also, keep your fingers crossed, because I’m in negotiations to ghost write the sequel:

Life is Also Like Hoola-Hooping: Fun Ways to Shake Things Up When Life Gets a Little Loopy

I would like to propose we set a date to hang out at Daniel’s cabin or Las Vegas even if its just for a long weekend. Joel suggested Vegas and I think that is a solid idea. We can make this happen.

So what dates are good for everyone? Post in the comments so we can figure this out, I’ll update the thread as they come in.

Ben: I’m fine with either location and pretty easy on dates, maybe late summer or fall sometime?

Also, if this happens and it is at Daniel dad’s cabin maybe ahead of time we can order a Foosball table to be delivered? If we split it would be not too bad.

Thoughts? Ideas?

PS. I’m still in Cairo Egypt and will get back to the states in late June..