As we all brace ourselves for another week of political bruhaha, here are some --you should pardon the expression--"kinder, gentler" political thoughts for the day.
I don't always like the comic strip "Prickly City" but I really liked Thursday's entry:

And this thought from Pia, of Courting Destiny:
I would love to see the 2008 presidental election be between a great Republican and an even greater Democrat.
Onward into the week. Mind the closing doors, and watch out for that first step, it's a doozie......