* Deep in the bowels of his fortified bunker, devilishly wringing his hands, Hu Jintao channels his best evil scientist: "Yes, yes, my plan is working perfectly." [Peking Duck]

* Whatcho gwon do Karl? When dey come for you? [Firedoglake]

* If Tony didn't want the job, an audio loop would have worked just as well. [Opinions You Should Have]