Friday link dump: Scientology, Joe Barton and public employees

• National Review's bizarre cover
• Angle defends Scientology by saying it's "natural homeopathic medicine"
• Rand Paul feels bad for Joe Barton
• A how-to video for dealing with crazy protesters
• We were once scared of al-Qaeda in space
• In defense of public employees

By Alex Pareene

Alex Pareene writes about politics for Salon and is the author of "The Rude Guide to Mitt." Email him at apareene@salon.com and follow him on Twitter @pareene

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