What happened? – I sat down to watch “In Good Company” tonight (a fine flick) only to find out that the Patriot Act extension is only one month now instead of six. What in heaven’s name is the point of electing Republicans if they’re going to get rolled over and over again? Bring back the Hammer – at least Tom DeLay knew how to keep everybody in line. Geez.

Movie extra – Some people have a weird opinion of Scarlett Johansson.

Patriot Act extra – The BBC rubs it in: “Bush suffers Patriot Act defeat.”