Yesterday I attended an event co-hosted by my store and the Progressive Book Club. It was a panel on Books, Politics, and the Culture War with Sidney Blumenthal, Al Franken, Toni Morrison, Joe Conason, and Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. I was impressed. I don’t know about you, but I feel hardened sometimes, especially when it comes to politics. Its too hard and often disappointing to get worked up over issues, especially in the current climate. But the speakers yesterday renewed my political verve, especially Robert Kennedy. Man that guy can talk. Not the greatest orator, but passionate and knowledgeable. Al Franken was hilarious, Toni Morrison eloquent, Sidney Blumenthal well-spoken and Joe Conason’s two cents were worth a lot more.