One Tin Soldier Rides Away
My money's on Edith Brown Clement as the next nominee. She's (a) a broad, (b) doesn't look like one of the witches from Macbeth, (c) unthreateningly dim, (d) a "strict constructionist", and (e) seemingly unBorkable. However, chances are still high that Bush will nominate Karen Hughes. For true. Her introduction to a new book of glossy and glamorous photos, George W. Bush: Portrait of a Leader, is butt-lickin' good! Additionally, her performance as Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs has been exemplary: nobody hates America anymore. Ponies for everyone! (I'm joking of course. Bush would only nominate Ms. Hughes if James Dobson and Joel Osteen fail in their forthcoming attempt to resurrect Tomás de Torquemada from his burial chamber in Avila, Spain.)
By the way, normally I wouldn't be so heartless as to obliquely refer to Harriet Miers as a "witch". Her excuse for withdrawing her nomination, however, makes her a fair target for whatever scorn and derision the seething masses can muster:
In her withdrawal letter to the president, Miers said she was "concerned that the confirmation process presents a burden for the White House and its staff and it is not in the best interest of the country." […]
The White House said Miers had to withdraw over concerns that senators wanted documents of privileged discussions between the president and his top lawyer.
This is patently dishonest. If she had support in the Senate, this would not have happened – regardless of what documents had been requested. Documents are always requested, and are always denied by Bush & Co. That's the pattern. That's how this White House rolls. …"a burden for the White House"? Spoken like a true lackey and sycophantic footstool. This horrible old bat has no credibility as a human being, let alone as a nominee to the Supreme Court. Documents? What the hell happend to "up-or-down-vote" you hypocritical jackasses.
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You gotta wonder if the indomitable Chas Krauthammer gave them the idea for the out on this one. Or, he just had breakfast with the appropriate "former capitol hill staffer" and got the advance info on the plan. On another note, I'm already cursing you for putting that damn song in my head. Memories of 3rd grade catholic school music class. "Go ahead and hate your neighbor, go ahead and cheat your friend. Do it the name of heaven. You can justify it in the end. There won't be any trumpet playing, come the judgement day. On the bloody morning afterrrrrr...One Tin Soldier rides awaaaayyyyy." I can't believe I remember those lyrics. The wonder of a catholic education in the late 70's. I also still remember the lyrics to "Morning has Broken" and "Peanut Butter and Jelly". Just let me know if you'd like to hear them. Oh, and "Up with People", natch.
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