I found myself wondering why George Bush did not realize how ineffectual he would be and resign two years into his first term. But then I became scared when I realized that would have put Cheney in charge. So maybe it was a good thing Bush didn't have the presence of mind Palin has and remained President?
At this point, I decided to stop thinking about it.

Tea Baggers: The Legacy of Grover Norquist.

And finally, in this post-Independence day musing, something for those who like things that go explodo; and a new motto for a party renewing itself:

Go Republican. Our shit blows up real good!




That's politics. You're welcome.

First, Mark Thiessen's story, fifth paragraph:

"Palin instead cast herself as a victim and blasted the media, calling the response to her announcement "predictable" and out of touch."

Second, the Diva of Desultory Declamation Sarah Palin herself:

"Political operatives descended on Alaska last August, digging for dirt. The ethics law I championed became their weapon of choice. Over the past nine months I've been accused of all sorts of frivolous ethics violations..."