Check out the latest from Offal News on political advertising, specifically on Michael J. Fox's 30 in support of a candidate in a Missouri senate race.
Simon gives an excellent overview of the spot and on the basic idea of political advertising, but here's a little thing for you to notice.
How do Missourians pronounce the name of their state? Mike took the time to get it right. All politics is indeed local.
On a totally different topic, there's Andrew Coyne's observations on Michael Ignatieff and his proposal to recognize Quebec as a nation. Take the time to read the whole thing.
And when you're done - those of you who live in the Secret Nation, that is - ponder how much of what Coyne says about Quebec applies equally to the pretentions of some of our local politicians, old and new.