Assorted links

1. Why I am not a Republican, part 897543.

2. I think this fellow missed the memo about violent political discourse that was circulated last week.

3. Confessions of a mall Santa.

4. Zero tolerance at work, in this case zero tolerance for the Pittsburgh Steelers.

5. Enthusiasm without knowledge = embarrassment.

Hat tip on #1 to Sue Dynarski, #2 is via the Agitator as is #4. #5 is from Charlie Brown, who suggested we should view the enthusiasts as (unintentionally) doing the noble work of helping Michigan retrieve Justin, Lucas and Meredith from the Hotel California.