On this date in 2001, with Vice President Al Gore presiding, Congress certified Republican George W. Bush the winner of the close and bitterly contested 2000 presidential election. And, in 2 weeks, GWB WILL BE GONE, and there will be a collective "Thank Jeebus!" cried out from all over the world.
And, in a more "tabloid" vein, on this date in 1994, Figure skater Nancy Kerrigan was clubbed on the right leg by an assailant in Detroit. Four men, including the ex-husband of Kerrigan's rival, Tonya Harding, were later sentenced to prison. And, most importantly for the international Olympic committee, the assault proved to be a ratings bonanza for the winter Olympics that year.
Let's Countdown!
#5 "Covert Appointment" AKA "Wydening the Net" AKA "Pondering Panetta" AKA "Intelligent Change" - If Mr. Obama did do a "run around" with Diane Feinstein & Jay Rockefeller, then infinity – and – beyond yippees for Mr. Obama! Why get advice from 2 of the biggest GWB torture rubber stampers of the last 8 years?! Once again, if the 2 of them are against Mr. Panetta being CIA director, then I am all for it! There hasn’t always been an "experienced intelligence professional" as head of the CIA – GWB’s daddy anyone? Shallow comment - Howard Fineman’s letting his hair go grey; he looks rather distinguished! Gee, who on "the Hill" would want to stir up trouble with leaking Mr. Panetta’ name? I wouldn’t put it past Diane Feinstein.
#4 "Access Denied" - And, here we have the latest spine – tingling episode of As the Senate Turns! I mean, honestly, all the characters of a bad soap opera are already there! We have an impotent "leader" who can’t assert control, some damsels in distress (a shout – out to DiFi), etc. All we need is corny organ music, and we’ve got a soap opera here! But, for the love of all that’s holy, not a Latin American soap opera – there isn’t a single member of the Senate I want to see without a shirt! Well, what do you f*ckin’ know? Diane Feinstein wants Roland Burris seated. OK, if Roland Burris doesn’t want any drama or conflict or confrontation, why the f*ck did he introduce himself as the junior Senator from IL?! And, the pictures of Mr. Burris today really make me think he’s enjoying all this publicity immensely. So, the IL Secretary of State doesn’t have to certify Gov. Rod’s appointment after all? OOPS! Norm’s going to court – what a damn shock. Will he have to pay the court costs or at least reimburse MN when he loses? Keith, all this Burris – Blago $hit already looks "ridiculous." I highly doubt that anyone will be able to convince Mr. Burris NOT to run again in 2010. You think he’s going to let all this publicity go to waste? There really is no such thing as bad publicity, I guess.
** Maybe, the guy on the ski lift had to pee really REALLY badly. All right – a spray washer can be the new WMD! CoulterGeist’s entry in "Best Persons" must be along the lines of best worst person or worst best person? **
#3 "Paging Doctor Gupta" - Dr. Sanjay Gupta may be our next Surgeon General. Ya’ think he’ll say anything about "self – pleasuring" & get himself fired? Or, when he gets older, he’ll be plugging the "I’ve Fallen & I Can’t Get Up" bracelet? Inquiring minds wanna know!
BUSHED! "Rape of the Environment – Gate" The Plum Creek housing deal may not go through. "That’s All You Got – Gate?" Fred Barnes claims that one of GWB’s big domestic victories was trying to privatize Social Security. Yep, that would’ve turned out real good with all the financial collapses & stuff! "Farewell to the Chief – Gate" I’ve said this before; I’ll say it again. GWB looks terrible!
WPITW – James Dobson’s peeps are trying to black – ball one of Mr. Obama’s potential nominees at DOJ because he (the potential nominee) was one of Michael Shiavo’s lawyers. "The comedian" is saying Al Franken stole the election in MN. Whatever... Grandma Gov. TurkeyLover pulled strings to get future SIL (maybe) Levi an internship for which he wasn’t academically qualified. Pick me up off the floor because of the shock on that revelation!
#1 "History" AKA "Epic Inauguration" AKA "The Big Day" - Lots of balls on 1/20! So, GWB & his peeps may have fibbed about the availability of Blair House? GWB & his peeps lie – about anything? NO! And, the American taxpayer is having to pay extra for the security for the Obama family instead of letting the family stay in a safe place. I think "tamping down" 1/20 activities in light of the current economic situation is a darn good idea!
Keith, I’m dyin’ to know if you’re doing away with the "Mission Accomplished countdown" in 2 weeks!