White House Social Secretary Calls it Quits

This is not that much of a surprise. In a statement, the Obama's said:

"We are enormously grateful to Desiree Rogers for the terrific job she's done as the White House Social Secretary," the president and first lady said in a statement. "When she took this position, we asked Desiree to help make sure that the White House truly is the People's House..."

Mission Accomplished, to borrow a phrase. During her tenure, why, they'd let anybody into the White House

Sea World

The WaPo says they have a PR problem, but one expert said the park may now have an advantage with a new demographic:

Smith said the attack could actually drive up attendance of at least one demographic - teens and young adults.

"It's not going to draw families necessarily or older people who would typically visit there, but there is an age group that gets excited about the risks and the potential for drama and it may attract some of those folks," he said.

Hmm. A new marketing tagline: "Shamu: Who will he eat next?"

Cheney has Heart Attack

And, according to WaPo, he had a stress test at the hospital.

John Yoo issued a statement saying stress tests do not constitute torture.

Dan Choi Returns to Duty

He refused to shut up, despite DADT. And he's now back with his unit, where he should be.

A gay American stood up for his right to be treated just as every other American. The establishment -- including the gay establishment -- all but told him to stop being patient and wait. But he refused.

He didn't ask. He told.

I am proud of Dan Choi.

Sarah Palin -- Tax Cheat?

According to a mystery envelope, she is.

Now that she's qualified, President Obama is trying to find a cabinet position for her.