Weekend - Political Links and Whatnot

I'm trying to ignore the fact that we had to take my dog to the vet yesterday for bloodwork and x-rays because her back leg quit working and she can't walk - dire signs for a 13-year old pet. And I'm trying to ignore that I'll be spending the next two days of the long weekend flipping rental property. So, this is what I've been reading this morning over coffee:

• VPILF.com - "Just a heartbeat away from being PILF!" (via Fimoculous)
• Schiek's (local strip club) gets ready for the RNC convention (via MNSpeak)
• The RNC raids have begun (via Majikthise)
• Speculation about Palin's daughter...granddaughter? (via Taylor)
• Hell's Kitchen (in Minneapolis) is moving underground to where Rossi's was (via Taylor)
• Some consideration of what the selection of Palin says about McCain by Jim VandeHei and John F. Harris