wtf? there was a coup in Thailand! and bangkok.metblogs.com is on the scene. Developing.

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In other less revolutionary government transition news: it’s primary voting day in Washington. Put your absentee ballot in the mail or drop by your polling place to make a local retiree’s day and get a patriotic sticker. Don’t forget a picture ID. And when you’re voting in the partisan races, read the instructions and pick a party affiliation already.