- Ugh: “[T]he White House estimates that the government’s tab for servicing the debt will exceed $700 billion a year in 2019, up from $202 billion this year, even if annual budget deficits shrink drastically. Other forecasters say the figure could be much higher.” New York Times
- Sixty-eight percent of Iowa Republicans view Sarah Palin favorably, which means Iowa Republicans are just as dumb as other Republicans, despite their fancy caucusness. CNN Political Ticker
- Homes sale rise from jack shit in September to better than jack shit in October and it means…something? Nothing? L.A. Times
- This is the lead story on the chicagotribune.com. No wonder journalism is doomed. Chicago Tribune
- Philippines still not safe 43 years after John, Paul, George and Ringo barely escape with their lives. New York Times
- Frank Rich gauges the Sarah Palin phenomenon correctly when so many have failed. New York Times
