Ernie freaks out, tells Stumbo the law isn’t the law. Apparently, violating the law (however controversial said law may be) in a partisan hack sort of way makes the law null and void. Greg’s taking him to court over the university trustee snafu. Let’s follow the law for a change, eh? [H-L]

The General came to Kentucky. Gen. Peter Pace, chairman of the Joint Chiefs, told a group of WWII vets in Louisville yesterday that we shouldn’t rule out bringing back the draft but said recruiting is sufficient to keep the military afloat. Pace neglected to mention that the draft wouldn’t just be about replenishing the rank and file. It’s also about forcing Americans to think about and deal with the situation at hand. If more than the poor had to fight, maybe we’d resolve this clusterfuck before 2050. [C-J]

Attempting to curb the power of corruption. Steve Beshear unveiled a proposal to limit a governor’s power to issue blanket pardons and make appointments to the Executive Branch Ethics Commission. Ernie Fletcher is, needless to say, pissed. [C-J]

Following up on a story we did last month. A judge has ordered the status quo on liquor sales until a suit on the retardo Gallatin County liquor ban can be heard. Businesses will be allowed to continue selling alcohol on Sundays until October 29. Note that elected officials in Gallatin County were afraid to speak about the issue. Where are you, Kenny French? We hear you’re playing both sides of the aisle. [Enquirer]