An animated map of red versus blue in the lower 48. Of note is the overwhelming blue during FDR's years in office and the explosion of red in the South during the civil rights victories. h/t Carl in the Morning via Harriet M.

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Via Media Matters, if Fox News made a sexual harassment video, it would be a "how to" not a "how to avoid."

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Dogs' owner knows the magic word! Open thread below...

Re-arranging the deck chairs (and sunbathers) for the book "The Art of Clean Up." The perfect Father's Day gift your kids can give your OCD ex-husband. Just sayin'.

The Art of Clean Up: Life Made Neat and Tidy
	Author: Ursus Wehrli

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I sure am gonna miss Bill Hader, who is leaving SNL. Here he is in a YouTube from last year (not work safe).

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SCTV's "What's My Shoe Size?"

PS. Our thoughts are with those affected by the tornadoes this week. Our hearts go out to you.

Happy Saturday night, folks! It's Blue Gal from The Professional Left Podcast, bringing you this week's podcast round up. Be aware that these podcasts are also available on i-Tunes, and may not be safe for work.

CNN / The Big Three (new podcast): Interview with Rep. Keith Ellison

The LEFT Show: The GOP only serves you if you have your papers, your incorporation papers, that is.

PBS Idea Channel (video) - Is a DOS Attack a Weapon?

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Per Parenting Magazine, "Show and tell gold, right there."

Joe Biden writes to the young man who suggested guns should shoot chocolate. The letter reads:

Dear Myles,

I am sorry it took so very long for me to respond to your letter. I really like your idea. If we had guns that shot chocolate, not only would our country be safer, it would be happier. People love chocolate.

You are a good boy, Joe Biden

Marc Maron reviews "Fabulous" Magazine for E!'s "The Soup."

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So someone actually asked SmoothieFreak "How Do Black People Feel About Spring?" Thank goodness she is the spokesperson for all black people everywhere 18 months running. Ahem. Warning: she says a swear.

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