I just read that the governor is relieving the local police from duty, so I'm guessing National Guard is exactly what's coming town. The governor can order them in, right? Just leave the camo and grenade launchers out of the picture, maybe!

So, does anybody know how we can watch these shows WITHOUT Starz? I was able to watch the first episode on Starz' website (thanks, Starz!), and I'd gladly pay-per-episode or whatever for the same privilege, but I am NOT going to go back to Charter for one show.

I agree that "more guns" hardly ever seems to be a good answer to anything. I just want there to be a uniformed presence that's very clearly NOT the local PD.

Okay. What do you suggest?

North West is a very cute baby. I will say that I see equally cute babies all around me every day, and to date, they do not speak in Karl Lagerfeld's voice, which is a good thing. Because he is creepy.

Hey there Burt, good on you with pulling together a lot of loose threads in this story! Might I suggest that this post (or a new one) take the form of a "live update" newsfeed, as you guys sometimes do with breaking news, so that info about the alderman, senators, etc. can show up in the main article? I don't know how…

Seriously. Doesn't this seem like a situation the National Guard should take over for everyone's safety? I am trying to think of historical precedents within the US, and I can't. Examples?

Your poem reminded me of the old Sting song "They Dance Alone" about women protesting the Pinochet regime. I feel so naive for thinking that could never happen in this country, but it is- just so pervasively and for so long that we're used to it.

For trespassing. At a McDonald's. Jesus Sweet Potato Christ.

I love that the YES advert focused on the future and positive change, and I love that it included people of various skin colors and accents (as in, it's not just rural folk or old people or any one group wanting independence).

Frank's sweet and all, but I'm so Team Jamie it's not even funny. All I got in the first episode was him wrapping his plaid around her, but that'll hold me until next episode, I reckon. I like that she obviously sees him as a boy in the first episode, kind of a dopey kid. Looking forward to her POV changing.

Just watched the video. That Sam's a bit of all right.

I've been thinking about the timing of this show and the big vote (though hasn't it already aired in Britain)? It's hard to imagine watching this show and voting against independence, but what do I know? My folks left Scotland around the same time Jamie & Claire did.

Has he ever made a sincere statement acknowledging his actions and shown contrition? I ask sincerely because I do not know. But if he hasn't, that would be a good place to start.

She looks more like a young Cyd Charisse than Audrey (which is obviously not an insult).

Bawling my eyes out. I hope it's just like this, Robin.

Holy shit, that image is huge! Sorry about that!

I think my blue Mayaris are adorable. I've worn all kinda Birks since 1988, but these are the only ones I thought were actually cute. But it's possible my mind is warped by the fact that I wear these shoes 99% of the time I wear any shoes.

Me too, but I think you might be wearing them wrong.

See also: Lupita Nyongo charming a snake (eyes rolling like a slot machine display).