27 October 2008: Afternoon By The Morning News — 27 Oct 2008 Iran confirms it's arming "liberation armies" in the Middle East. "Mr. Patience has run out of patience." The Dalai Lama gives up on China. What will change if Obama is president concerning Bush's "man-hunting machines" (not much). Ten of "the world's top thinkers" on the best candidates for the next president's cabinet. Notes as to how McCain and Palin walk the walk when it comes to socialism. Op: While rebuking "European-style socialism," McCain neglects to mention Europeans enjoy a higher quality of life. Instapaper for the commute: Leonard Bernstein's timely terrorism speech, given 22 years ago. In a dozen states since 2003, felons are restored the right to vote--prompting uproar from the right, feelings of dignity in the felons. We are now witnessing the end of prosperity. At best, Bush will remembered as another Hoover. Books judged by their covers; playlists as chosen by bands. What it's like to have your Flickr photograph show up later on a Paul Smith T-shirt. Record fans: drawings to convince you not to go crate digging. In case you missed it: The McCain-Obama dance-off. The 10 worst political ads of the season.