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Monday, November 17, 2008 12:00 AM

Bill Ayers talks back

Sarah Palin called him a terrorist, Barack Obama called him an acquaintance. A Salon editor who knew Ayers back when talks to the ex-Weather Underground member turned Republican talking point.

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  • Monday, November 17, 2008 08:57 PM

    Lobelia.

    Some day stop over. Sweep the hovel? Give me a day warning?

    I'll go hobble in the woods, you can feed logs to a wood stove.

    Yodel Done sweetie! The place is all tidied up, and I'll limp back.

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