Thursday evening links

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George Lakoff on the Narrative of a Democratic Realignment

John McCain wants to shut us down

Johnson having "uncomplicated post-operative course." No further surgery needed.

Just how bad a President is George W Bush? (from the London Telegraph)

Laura Bush blames the media: “I’d like to see the media get a little bit more balanced “

Bush seeking $100B in emergency funds for Iraq

Latina High School Student: “What Rights Do I Have?”

From floridagal, in the comments...

Here's a video of Howard Dean speaking to Democrats Abroad when they went to Australia last year. Looks like a very good time was had by all there. Speaks about 20 minutes, answers questions to much applause for about 20 minutes more.

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