Wednesday Round Up

Another day, another whatever. Did enjoy listening to Pat Buchanan go all populist on Larry Kudlow just now.

US contradicts itself over its own ID theft advice

Iran: attack would lead to fierce reaction

Politico: McCain game plan worries insiders
Four months have passed since John McCain effectively captured the party nomination, and the insiders are getting restless. Top GOP officials, frustrated by what they view as inconsistent messaging, sluggish fundraising and an organization that is too slow to take shape, are growing increasingly uneasy about the direction of the McCain presidential campaign.

US politicians find ways to play on racial fears

A backlog of whistle-blower cases-Lawsuits alleging fraud languish at the Justice Department

Politico: Cindy’s fortune: An asset and a liability
In 2004, Republicans demanded fuller disclosure about the considerable fortune of Teresa Heinz Kerry, wife of Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry. Now, the GOP is reaping what it sowed.

Government Moves To Keep $3M in Ron Paul Liberty Dollars

Vast reserves of gold discovered in Irish hills

WSJ: Lobbyists Push for Sway Over Fuel-Economy Rules
Interest groups are bombarding federal regulators to tailor new vehicle fuel-economy rules to their liking, as the pressures posed by soaring oil prices and the ailing automobile industry complicate energy policy.