Welcome to Casting the net, Liberal Conspiracy’s daily web review. As always, please feel free to share your own recommendations in the comments section.

Pluggage
Fancy voting in the US elections? Hmmm. Short of becoming an American, this is the closest you’ll get. Take part in a world poll.

Viral Corner

Highlights
OpenDemocracy – Towards Super Tuesday
Bill’s attacks have deflated Hillary’s momentum.

Joschka Fischer – Let’s reverse this continental drift
I once got into a set-to with a German friend over my dislike of Herr Fischer. Still, the self-serving blowhard occasionally talks sense.

Rebecca Traister/Salon – Undecided ‘08: Should I vote for Clinton or Obama?
For the first time in her life, Democrat Traister is undecided. She blames John Edwards.

1820 – Nice N Sleazy Does It Every Time
As political sleaze continues to erode public confidence in their leaders, is time running out for Labour’s Scottish supremo? [From last week]

BlairWatch – Fawk Off – A Tale Of A Fool And His Lawyer
A roundup of blogs covering the latest “Guido Fawkes reaches for his lawyer” story. As Tim Ireland appeals for solidarity.

EarthPal – Baby Nurses for all
This nurse thinks it’s a great idea. But… come on, the Tories?

Dave Cole – Quite literally the nanny state
Regardless, Dave thinks the Tories should be commended for a progressive proposal.

The Nation – Clinton won’t commit to renew constitution…
Hillary joins the GOP in refusing to sign a pledge to return America to its constitutional roots. via. Robert Rouse.

Elsewhere
Neil Stockley – In Frame
Freemania – Opinion polls: Cameron vs Kinnock?
Love and Garbage – Martin Amis – The Second Plane
Shiraz Socialist – From the desk of General Secretary Comrade Galloway
Tom Miller – Galloway backs Ken
Nick Robinson/BBC – Bugging and confidentiality
Liberal Mafia – Conservatori Family Values

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About the author
Aaron Murin-Heath is a regular contributor. He is a writer based in Newark-on-Trent and Tallinn, Estonia. He is both socially and economically liberal. Aaron blogs at tygerland.net.
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