The Countdown(s) Begin

It's T-150 for my rendezvous with the Dark Side, as I become the 12th or 13 millionth American to view the new Star Wars (based on a rough calculation of what it's probably grossed by now, after a record $50 million opening day). A countdown of an entirely more serious sort is also in motion, as Tuesday appears to be High Noon in the Senate, unless a compromise is reached Monday. Looking ahead to the weekend, I hope to get a candidate profile up on Democrat Bill Richardson, and of course, we'll have our Weekly Jackass. Enjoy your Friday evening...