Weekend Odds and Ends

Bill Maher's HBO show returns tonight at 11 EST. Set your Tivo/DVRs...

A Republican scheme to get California's electoral votes split suffered a setback, when Gov. Schwarzenegger refused to endorse the proposal. He did, however, propose his own reforms for California's districts.

When Congress reconvenes, they will investigate just what's happening in America's mines.

Mike McConnell, the director of national intelligence, makes clear to reporters that his loyalties lie with America and its constitution the President who appointed him. Also, discussing all this is killing people, you jerks.

The Christian Science Monitor has a good article on the U.S.-Iran conflict, cutting through the propaganda. And Robert Greenwald presents the latest 'Fox Attacks' video on the issue.

Republicans hate contraception. Safe sex = bad, everyone!!

Finally, Ted Nugent is a fucking crazy person. Wow. Just wow, dude.