Welcome to Casting the net. As always, please feel free to share your own recommendations in the comments.

The Samovar – If people really believe in God, why don’t they act like they do? Maybe it’s because they don’t really.
Axe Grinder – Poor Mr. GuF and Mr. Dale have been bitching about MSM hacks nabbing their stories. Awwww, de-dums.
The World After Bush – Depressingly, Sunder considers which historical presidential loser Obama resembles the most.
Robert Novak – The pre-eminant conservative political commentator pokes Obama in the eye, claiming his “God ‘n Guns” speech was proof he’s an elitist and out of touch with blue-collar America.
Labour Outlook – A new Labour-centric blog/site has hit teh interwebs. Labour supporters are invited to contribute articles to its open “Reading Desk” section. Exclusive MP articles are also featured.
Cassilis – With his Think Tank roundup.
westmonster – On Phil Hale’s dark, pensive portrait of Tony Blair. Personally, I think the painting is brilliant.
Oh, and before I go, go watch this (audio necessary). Really funny. (What do you mean it’s not political? Ok, then, what about this?)