I’m on semi-vacation this week, blogging from the ancestral Morrissey homes in Southern California, so I want to give folks a chance to see the Best of the Ed Morrissey Show. Today, I’m flying home to Minnesota — and nothing says Minnesota like James Lileks! We talked about presidential politics as well as James’ gig at Buzz.mn, and much much more!

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