Two thousand years ago the ruler of The Most Powerful Nation on Earth, the Great Emperor Caligula who thought himself close to God, appointed a horse to the Roman Senate. Rumor has it that it was a coin toss between Harriet and the White House dog Barney (he's a black dog). Chin up, Barney, your loyalty to the President is awesome and your day may come soon. There are still competent people left in the federal government whose days must be numbered.