Post-St. Patrick’s Links of the Day

My links bring party favors. A party favor called Alabama — giving your morning a little kick.

A seriously excellent report from Iraq courtesy ABC News

NY Mag’s scripted version of the Levi Johnston and Bristol Palin break-up

Chad Wilcox says Tennessee may finally allow the sale of wine in the grocery store. Which I could then buy, though I have no desire to do so.

Ross Douthat throws a little cold water on the Mark Sandford Parade

Jon Henke outlines the potential future of journalism — and reignites the conservative criticism vs. liberal infrastructure problem