Let me pose a calculus that should have nothing to do with how anyone perceives reality. It is just an exercise that anyone can take and use. My hypothetical situation could be wrong. Maybe you think the outlook in Iraq is still bright and will continue to improve. If so, I still ask that you humor me below.

I admit I haven't looked too hard, but at least on Flickr and PBase, I found some photos that show an idea of the devastation Hurricane Katrina created in New Orleans and vicinity.

Feel free to post any links to additional public photos, particularly corresponding "before" shots, in comments below. * Photo links I preface with an asterisk are potentially more interesting.

Then, I recalled an unusual and mostly successful queer rights rally from when I was in college (more after the jump). And with a bit of adaptation, I've thought of this (and hopefully some others have thought the same!):

For the America Supports You Freedom march, people  could just head out along the parade route (or near it (or as close as one can)) and... demonstrate our freedom to have fun.

There are no end of reasons why the elections in 2006 are the most important to consider.

One needs not look at their personal lives or bring out just one personal characteristic to come to these conclusions. One need only compare their artistic output with others' to determine their greatness (using whatever standard one wishes).

Some may argue that to bring in this superfluous stuff diminishes the accomplishment. But I disagree.

Here is one of the first entries for 21 Republicans:

Courtesy of Josh Marshall:
Istook derails earmarks

Democratic House candidates running against such incumbents could use this list to show how powerless their opponents are even in a Republican-controlled House. Such a list will show that constituent voices will be ignored as long as the Republican incumbent remains in the seat. And any of these Republicans' capitulations to House leadership can prove to voters that their representative isn't really moderate.

Catch-22 is in the House for moderate Republicans!

At the screening I attended, I laughed, of course, but also felt a sense of catharsis, for I finally saw and heard what I've wanted to hear from a President. A few months old, but I hadn't seen this passed around. Still and always worth a viewing.