So - he's going from one party that demands ideological orthodoxy to another party that demands ideological orthodoxy. The Right Wingers were going to try to whack him in the next primary. Will the Libs do the same thing, a la Lieberman? I wouldn't bet against it. They want true believers as well.

I think I'm going to make the Boeuf again. I haven't been to Wegmans to buy meat in a while though - what's the story since (e:Paul) has been there?

Yes, you've read this correctly. I saw an anti-obesity activist on FNC last night talking about how the obese are ruining the environment and costing people money. I've got to say to you all I was wrong about people not going after the obese. This lady was talking about what people "need" in order to live. Who decides what people need? The watermelons, of course. Honestly, I'm more swayed by the argument of public health care cost, but I don't want the obese to be made into villains or taxed into oblivion. These goddamned politicians only know one way to handle a situation.

By the way, how do you become an "anti-obesity activist" and get on FNC? Is this another one of these trust fund watermelons who never had to work an honest job? Get a life!!!

You know what? I don't think it is particularly flattering to admit you would deny someone a job due to their religious beliefs. I don't believe in discrimination, whether it be against the religious, ethnic minorities, gay folks, and so on. You don't fight discrimination with discrimination. In the end, nobody will gain anything from it.

It isn't the first music of the year, that would be the BPO, but I always love going to concerts. Tonight we are going to see the mummified remains of The Dead, plus Warren Haynes. I love me some Warren Haynes!! I love hippie music in general. Hippie women? Not so sure, although (e:Ajay) has always encouraged me to expand that way.

• (e:Heidi) - I did see the message you left for me in chat. Sadly I won't be able to make it to Pearl Street as we already have plans for the time. But thank you very much for offering and keeping me in mind.