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By AndrewHyman Posted in Senate Rules — Comments () / Email this page » / Leave a comment »

The blogger who calls himself Sisyphus, at the blog "Nihilist in Golf Pants," has a penchant for lists, including the "Top 11 Things the Republicans Get in Exchange for Surrendering on Judges" (beware profanity).

Meanwhile, on a somewhat more serious note, Senator Byrd hopes that the recent agreement on judges will help to reduce animosities, which of course would be a good thing. To get his point across, Byrd retells "The Pardoner's Tale" by Geoffrey Chaucer. As Democratic leaders plot further filibusters, they ought to keep that old tale in mind.

And, Confirmthem wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day.

UPDATE: Power Line has also noticed Byrd's reference to Chaucer. Unlike Power Line, I think it's an appropriate reference. If the Dems break tradition by grabbing for the nomination power, and Repubs break tradition by grabbing it back, then everyone ends up losing, as in the tale.