From the "Rules of thumb" file.

Via Matt Browner Hamlin...

Things that aren't "almost treasonous": the chairman of the Federal Reserve printing money.

Things that are "almost treasonous": threatening secession from the Union.

Quote of the day.

"We want to lead the state out of recession. They want to lead the state out of the country."

House Speaker Pro Tem Jeff Morris on the rash of 'sovereignty' bills introduced by Republicans in Olympia.

The Tea Party inspired dime store secessionists include House Minority Caucus Chairman Dan Kristiansen, Assistant Minority Floor Leader Charles Ross and Deputy Minority Leader Joel Kretz.

Why do Republicans hate America?

From the "Lincoln wept" file.

Glenn "Jefferson Davis" Beck...

"You can't convince me that the founding fathers wouldn't allow you to secede. The constitution is not a suicide pact. ... [States] have a right to back out."

They're just shameless in their hate for America these days.