How long will it take mouth-breathers to freak out over this story about an illegal immigrant charged with prostituting underage girls in Kentucky? [H-L] Congress is considering legislation allowing the government to search through Internet traffic for early warnings of cyberattacks. The bills are controversial — worries about government surveillance have led to protests online. [...]

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Something tells us the DNC effort to paint Mittens Romney as a rich buffoon is working: Of course, Republicans are going to foam at the mouth. Partly because they don’t like President Barack Obama (half because he’s black, half because he’s not Republican) and because they can’t believe they’ve got such a terrible candidate.

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Like this one: Name: Kerri Email: KerriOki@aol.com Subject: ethics? Message: Trolling for dirt on John Schaaf, are you? You are an asshole. IP: 216.196.173.199 HOST: FL-ESR1-216-196-173-199.fuse.net Isn’t it perfect?

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Remember Brian White, the new KRS dream director candidate? Yeah, that’s the guy. He’s getting sued again: Jeffrey D. Baker, former investment officer for the $8.6 billion San Diego County Employees’ Retirement Association, filed a federal lawsuit against SDCERA; Lee Partridge, the pension fund’s portfolio strategist; Mr. Partridge’s former firm, Integrity Capital Services; and Brian [...]

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Wanna know why nothing will change for the better any time soon at Kentucky Educational Television? Here’s a taste: CLICK TO ENLARGE That’s what happens when daddy buys access. You get to head an agency for which you have zero education, qualifications or experience and you get to serve on one of the most important [...]

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Oh, look, Papaw Beshear’s people decided to release videurtape of the “tax reform” commission meeting in Paducah: See the other three videos after the jump…

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On the economic ladder, rungs are moving further apart. That’s the America you live in today. [NPR] Okay, who in their right mind believes that History Channel miniseries “Hatfields and McCoys” is going to boost Kentucky tourism revenue? [FOX41] Negotiations between Medicaid managed-care company Coventry and Appalachian Regional Healthcare appear at an impasse as the [...]

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Jim Higdon, son of thief-tackler Senator Jimmy Higdon, was just on MSNBC talking about his book, Cornbread Mafia: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Not a Kentucky stereotype to be seen!

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In its attempt to be exactly like Louisville, Lexington has decided it’s time to try playing chess with take-home police cars. [H-L] NATO’s risky Afghan endgame? A timetable for winding down the war leaves more questions than answers. [The Economist] Feeling excited about eating all kinds of seafood? Pacific Bluefin tuna caught off the coast [...]

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We thought it’d be a good idea to take a trip down Richie Farmer Memory Lane. Because why not? Richie Farmer in 1987: Riche Farmer later: Richer Farmer in 2007: The world of Richie Farmer today:

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