Mandated Hatch Act Absence from the blog

Hello! A quick note to ensure readers that I haven't disappeared from the blogosphere. Certain well-intentioned and appropriately enforced federal rules governing permissible political activity by those in the employ of Uncle Sam--colloquially encompassed by the term "Hatch Act" (look it up)--preclude any daily commentary from me, unless I can manage to squeeze it in in the late evening or on the weekends.

Anyway, I promise to have a fuller explanation of the Hatch Act, as well as my extended thoughts on how Barack Obama will likely benefit from the latest kerfluffle over his former pastor, Rev. Jeremiah Wright. This will mostly entail how he benefits politically from a broad realization among Americans that Wright is batshit insane, as evidenced by his NAACP event comments on April 27, and his National Press Club appearance on April 28.

Rev. Wright is, to paraphrase Senator Obama's remarks today (April 29), one who gives encouragement and sustenance to purveyors of hate. Plain and simple.

More to follow, hopefully this weekend.