I remember being a kid watching a show called Banana Splits. Frankly, it was boring and I couldn't ever quite figure out what the hell was it supposed to be? Four guys in silly animal costumes playing music and telling not funny jokes. I hated when that show was on because it was terrible. And now - yes - its back.... they are remaking it calling it a classic kid's show. It was classic alright... classic crap.

A new collection of links for you....

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To John ?Maverick? McCain posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness.

Madeleine Begun Kane presents Ode To Randi "Queen of Obscene" Rhodes posted at Mad Kane's Political Madness.

Charles H. Green presents Ode to Distrust posted at Trust Matters, saying, "Forget trust, it's distrust that makes the world go-round. When you're boss says "first I'd like to say how good a job you did with the Christmas party" don't your hackles go up? And aren't you right not to trust him?"

Barbara Diamond presents F The Little People posted at AMERICAN SCOFFLAW.

Here are a few more stories from my fellow bloggers;

Life. Money. Development. presents Diet Tips for Preventing High Cholesterol Levels posted at Life. Money. Development., saying, "A neat collection of diet tips for keeping cholesterol in recommended levels."

Robyn J McCleary presents ORIGINAL NINTENDO posted at THE BEAUTY OF ART TODAY.

Ian Welsh presents Essential Insanity posted at Firedoglake.

Lot's of submissions over the last few days from my fellow bloggers. I am not responsible for what they say but I hope you enjoy their stuff anyway...

Here goes.....

Holly Ord presents Moving Tip: Avoid Moving in an Ice Storm posted at Menstrual Poetry.

Avant News presents Nostalgic Bush Says FY09 Budget "Last Chance to Shaft the Poor" posted at Avant News.

Rob Moshe presents posted at Rob Schaumer, saying, "This is not necessarily a fitting post for your carnival. Once the project starts, each day I will recognize a fellow blogger that "Helped""