Today is World AIDS Day. [HHS]

Lt. Dan supports a surge in Afghanistan. No word where Jack Conway stands. [Hotline]

Speaking of Lt. Dan, he’s now a transportation expert. [CART]

Mitch McConnell becomes the first to lie about CBO report on premiums. [FireDogLake]

Expanded gambling ties paid off for Jodie Haydon. [Nelson County Gazette]

We’re all still dying of the poverty! Even charities that fight poverty are dying of it. [H-L]

Thanks to Dirty Joe for pointing out how racist the Moonie Times is these days. Comparing Barack Obama to a chimpanzee. How original. [Think Progress via Joe]

Mitch McConnell is now the 15th wealthiest senator. Thanks to all that RED CHINESE cash. [WYMT]

Thank goodness the Kentucky Supreme Court supports the governor’s early release program. It’s time for our leaders to show some leadership in explaining the program to the citizenry. [H-L]