Best description of Cheney at the inauguration

From Michael Tomasky @ The Guardian: 

As many have observed, Cheney in his wheelchair resembled no one so much as Mr. Potter in the later scenes of It's a Wonderful Life. Makes you wonder whether he stole some TARP money on the way out the door.

Spot on. 

Manny Pacquiao: Top 5 'Most Viewed' on The Telegraph

Here's a surprise: an blog post on Manny Paciquiao makes the top 5 'Most Viewed' on The Telegraph.  

Until now, I was very naive about Manny's popularity and standing in the world.  I knew he was good, but I didn't know he was one of the best.  

The pride that many Filipinos and Fil-Ams like me when a fella like Pacman makes it big in the world is summed up by one of the commentors on the article, btbchamp: 

Most people in Philippines adore Pacman but that's about it. They are disgusted with their government that they couldn't care less. For them Pacman is representive of their struggle to make things right. And when they say "Philippines" they mean Pacman's struggle to reach their dreams without the help of their government.