Billy, Billy, Billy. Your analysis of last night's Democratic debate was a scream. Honestly, I have not laughed so much in years. Your opening line was priceless:
Last night, for the first time this election cycle, I watched a Democratic presidential debate. It was appalling. But it was also, in a way, encouraging.
And talk about cutting and meaningful insight, while maintaining an awesome level of jocularity:
...the level of routine irresponsibility demonstrated throughout the debate was jaw-dropping. Bush may remain unpopular, and the Republican "brand" unattractive. But I believe the toughness of Giuliani, the sobriety of Thompson, the gravitas of McCain--any of these would be very difficult for the Democratic nominee to overcome.
Plus, only you could give us a conclusionary statement without a scintilla of evidence to support the premise:
The Iowa Democrats are dovish.
And finally, you brought down the house with this brilliant summation:
Hillary could well lose in Iowa. Then Hillary could well lose the nomination. And a Republican would then win the presidency. He probably will anyway.
Yes Billy, only you could amuse me like this. I am quite literally rolling on the floor, tears streaming from my face, which makes it really hard to see the keyboard, but there it is. Thank you Billy, from the bottom of my colon, your spot on analysis, quick wit and wicked humour have touched us all. And of course, you have been right so many times in the past, so your prognostications are solid gold.