Something to Know - 24 December

1.  The GeeOpie is fragmented, splintered, and in disarray.   Karl Rove's grip on being the Wizard behind the curtain is slipping.  The cats are running around free in the house, and herding them is going to be a spectator sport:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/us/politics/upstart-groups-challenge-rove-for-gop-cash.html?pagewanted=2&emc=eta1

2.  David Brooks has his assessment of the progress of the ACA.  Take it in with all the others that have been cast:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/opinion/brooks-the-legitimacy-problem.html?emc=eta1

3.  For your holiday enjoyment:

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/12/24/opinion/a-christmas-manners-quiz.html?emc=eta1

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Juan

 
Pessimism is only the name that men of weak nerves give to wisdom.
-- Bernard DeVoto