Some of those jobs Steve Beshear boasts about creating just do not exist. But you already knew that. Seriously – just read the second paragraph and laugh: Hundreds of specific jobs that the Democratic governor identifies on his campaign Web site actually have not been created since the initial press releases went out, or they were partially offset by subsequent layoffs at the same companies, or they were announced under Ernie Fletcher, Beshear’s Republican predecessor. I predict Steve Beshear will try to get John Cheves fired as he tried to do with Ryan Alessi during the Kentucky Central story. [John Cheves]

Mitch McConnell is trying to ruin trade in the United States of America. [The Hill]

Louisville schools are apparently so bad that everybody is just cold breaking the law these days to help their kids. Of course, it makes tons of sense to waste taxpayer dollars to prosecute these folks. [C-J/AKN]

The entire world seems to be rolling its eyes at America’s crazy ass health care system. [BBC]

Really? We’re still fighting about Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell? And we’re now saying the ruling has to be vacated? [Reuters]

We’re linking this again because it’s important on the tax front. Quit it with the dry counties and the no bourbon samplings. [NY Times]

The mouth-breathing teabagger conspiracy nuts are just going insane over Barack Obama and his secret attempt to steal all yer guns. [HuffPo]

Gateweed Galbraith on education, mountaintop removal, same-sex marriage and more. Where’s Steve Beshear? Hiding from the press and the public. [WFPL]

Pat Day and Calvin Borel are doing some boring horse racing thing. Sure to be lots of talk about Jesus and booze. [Paulick Report]

You’re so super-shocked that Republicans are once again trying to cut health care and education. [Politico]

We’re not so sure a new exit is going to be Clay County’s saving grace. Because, uh, really? Clay County? Maybe it’ll help young people escape to a better life, though. [WKYT]

Just a reminder that if you know someone who is committing disability fraud, report them ASAP. [Page One]