Gatesgate reaches farce levels, so now I *have* to talk about it

I was looking forward to never saying a word about this ridiculous Henry Louis Gates business, but the absurdity of the situation has forced my hand: apparently, Obama has invited Gates and the cop to the White House to talk the whole thing out over some beers. You know, like the pat conclusion to some TGIF-lineup sitcom.



Meanwhile, healthcare reform hangs in the balance...