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In 2004, independent filmmaker, Morgan Spurlock, offered a damning critique of the fast food industry (and corporate America, in general) in his documentary, Super Size Me. For 30 days, Spurlock limited his diet to food purchased at McDonald's and, in the process, gained 24.5 lbs., increased his body mass by 13 percent, and experienced mood swings, sexual dysfunction, and liver damage. The documentary won Spurlock an Academy Award and a spin-off on F/X Networks--a reality show that documents a person's 30-day stint in someone else's shoes.

Joe Biden hits back:

[Video courtesy of The Jed Report]

This was not submitted for BlueNC WoW, but it was written by a female writer here at BlueNC and deserves wider attention.

Last summer, Roy Cooper sent an e-mail out to supporters announcing that he'd be seeking re-election as the state's top law enforcement official. The e-mail put to rest widespread speculation that Cooper would join Lt. Governor Beverly Perdue and State Treasurer Richard Moore in vying for the governor's mansion. Cooper's friends say the decision was personal, not political--that he'd rather spend time with his two daughters and that he genuinely enjoys his work with the state's Department of Justice.

"You can make a real difference," Cooper told N&O Political Reporter, Rob Christensen, in August. "Bill Clinton once said the best job he ever had was being attorney general."

Indeed he did...and yet, somehow, within a year of becoming attorney general, he had already made up his mind to run for governor.