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In case you missed it, Michael Steele was all over the news today. Ezra's email suffered the consequences.

Thinking of creating a gmail filter for all e-mails including the words "Michael Steele."less than a minute ago via webEzra Klein
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Pourmecoffee kicks off the inevitable Afghanistan puns...

Michael Steele should withdraw his realkeeping forces.less than a minute ago via TwitterGadgetpourmecoffee
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... but David Corn drops the showstopper:

Doesn't Steele know he shouldn't get into a land war with Bill Kristol?less than a minute ago via webDavid Corn
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In other news, Twitter experienced massive downtime in the middle of the day. Erick Erickson floats an explanation:

I think the Netherlands killed the Twitter whale.less than a minute ago via webErick Erickson
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David Carr makes his frustration known:

Remember back when you clicked on Twitter and were able to post at will? Me neither. #PersistentWhalesless than a minute ago via webdavid carr
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Silly David Corn, Twitter is free!

If I get one more over-capacity message from #Twitter, I'm going to ask for my money back.less than a minute ago via webDavid Corn
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As you celebrate July 4th weekend, be sure to drink responsibly. Or, if you're John Dickerson, order responsibly:

Order a Gibson & you'll get 2 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz vermouth & a cocktail onion. Order a Mel Gibson & the bartender will knee you in the groin.less than a minute ago via TweetDeckJohn Dickerson
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