Sunday Link Blast: Oct. 8

• Russia gets scary again
  Possible war in the Caucasus, ethnic cleansing and murdered journalists. Depressingly familiar patterns emerge.
  
  
• Sowing the Seeds of Fascism
  Militarised culture and the fascist impulse.
  
  
• The Case against Canada's Afghanistan mission
  From Tyee. Well argued.
  
  
• North Korea climbs down
  No nuclear test so far. Presumably some behind the scenes arm twisting and deal making continues.
  
  
• Time Poll
  The GOP had no margin for error in the mid-terms and the Foley affair has been a body blow.
  
  
• Battlestar Galactica Webisodes
  The premiere was mindblowingly brilliant and provocative. Here's another taste for those who can't wait till next week.