While Mr. Gibbs is off dispensing much-needed wisdom to the masses (outside of this particular blogcasting medium), the benevolent despot of Hard Starboard Nation, JASmius, and his occasional on-air co-blogger Jennifer take the hallowed Political Pistachio helm to discuss what everybody is buzzing about this week: the Seattle Mariners' 5-1 eastern road trip. Oh, yeah, and that bearded guy we sent to ChunkySalsaville.