Best Tweets: Michael Steele vs. Fail Whale Edition

Jared Keller Jul 2, 2010
In case you missed it, Michael Steele was all over the news today. Ezra's email suffered the consequences.

Thinking of creating a gmail filter for all e-mails including the words "Michael Steele."less than a minute ago via web


Pourmecoffee kicks off the inevitable Afghanistan puns...

Michael Steele should withdraw his realkeeping forces.less than a minute ago via TwitterGadget


... but David Corn drops the showstopper:

Doesn't Steele know he shouldn't get into a land war with Bill Kristol?less than a minute ago via web


In other news, Twitter experienced massive downtime in the middle of the day. Erick Erickson floats an explanation:

I think the Netherlands killed the Twitter whale.less than a minute ago via web


David Carr makes his frustration known:

Remember back when you clicked on Twitter and were able to post at will? Me neither. #PersistentWhalesless than a minute ago via web


Silly David Corn, Twitter is free!

If I get one more over-capacity message from #Twitter, I'm going to ask for my money back.less than a minute ago via web


As you celebrate July 4th weekend, be sure to drink responsibly. Or, if you're John Dickerson, order responsibly:

Order a Gibson & you'll get 2 1/2 oz gin, 1/2 oz vermouth & a cocktail onion. Order a Mel Gibson & the bartender will knee you in the groin.less than a minute ago via TweetDeck

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