The MONK Junket with Suzzanne Monk-8/11/11

Summary: The real news brought to you by imaginary people.  Beatrice brings her British insights to the London riots.  Libby Rawl and Conzer Votive are both riled up about Rick Perry, in a bad way and a good way.  We debate who's to blame for the US credit downgrade by S8P.  Hamesh reports on the worsening Syrian situation, Iran and Libya mocking the British riots, the drought and violence in Somalia and the devastation it is causing and the release of the names of the 30 US servicemen (17 were Navy Seals) shot down in Afghanistan.  Plus, an update on the sad state of Florida and Casey Anthony, the 12 Super Committee members are picked, and a Super Shout Out to friend of the show, Dan Miller.  Tune in and get laughing at the news