Open Thread and Diary Rescue

Tonight's Rescue Rangers are YatPundit, a synthetic cubist, HansScholl, Elise, mem from somerville, jlms qkw, and taylormattd as editor.

Please enjoy reading these outstanding, ranger-selected diaries:

• In a report that may surprise you, Schoenke tells us that In 2008, NRA Shot Blanks. American Hunters and Shooters Hit the Target. (mem from somerville)
• In an excellent first-diary, CentristandProud discusses Common sense or the lack thereof regarding drugs(war on) and the mentally ill. (YatPundit)
• Frank Cocozzelli spells out how the Religious Right Turns a Blind Eye to a Real Life Issue with a personal perspective on crucial research. (mem from somerville)
• it really is that important shares the why and how of coping techniques in Uncertainty, Fear, Anger....and Healing. (jlms qkw)
• Avenging Angel reminds us that the merry-go-round is still spinning with Yoo, Bolton, Saltsman and the GOP Irony Machine. (mem from somerville)
• Mrs W explains Why I won't teach without my union. (HansScholl)
• ItsJessMe reminds us that personal actions can have downstream consequences in You never know when you make a difference. (mem from somerville)

jotter has High Impact Diaries: January 5, 2009.

brillig has Top Comments- 01/06/09 Tug Edition.

Please feel free to promote your favorite diaries in this open thread.