Survival of the Dimmest

Dim, yes, but not harmless--in fact, quite the contrary. Needlenose nominates WIIIAI for Quote of the Day, based on the following:

They decided, in a move we Americans know all too well, to lie in order to survive the initial news cycle of the story.

That's definitely got my vote; however, check out the entire post if you've got the time (it's short).

WIIIAI also links to Lenin's Tomb for additional details, and here's the latest from The Guardian.

I mean, geez--imagine if Menezes was your husband, boyfriend, sibling, or child.

Update: Once again, I'm displaying presidential-like lapses...the Guardian article carries a photograph of Menezes after he was shot--notice what he's wearing.