We'll see the breakdown of the ancient Western code

Even the mainstream media is hip to this stuff now. Which is as strangely satisfying as it is frightening.

Prolix! Prolix!

...nothing a pair of scissors can't fix. - Nick Cave

Too easy, I know. But I can't stop laughing, except for when my blood boils. Then I laugh again.

Things My The President Has Uttered*

"I didn't grow up in the ocean—as a matter of fact—near the ocean—I grew up in the desert. Therefore, it was a pleasant contrast to see the ocean. And I particularly like it when I'm fishing."—Washington, D.C., Sept. 26, 2008

"We've got a lot of relations with countries in our neighborhood."—Kranj, Slovenia, June 10, 2008

"Throughout our history, the words of the Declaration have inspired immigrants from around the world to set sail to our shores. These immigrants have helped transform 13 small colonies into a great and growing nation of more than 300 people."—Charlottesville, Va., July 4, 2008

Our dear leader reminds me often of Kim Jong Il, with whom I have a (perhaps unhealthy -- more on that another day) fascination. Although Kim Jong Il appears to have some semblance of creativity and some crazy-ass fantastical notions of himself, whereas Dubya seems to really just want some blow and a beer and a strip joint to sit in and watch the, um, world go by.

Is it Inaguration Day yet?


*Many, many more at Slate.

My President: Fanf--ingtastic!

This brought me real joy:

When he was preparing for them during the Democratic primaries, Obama was recorded saying, "I don't consider this to be a good format for me, which makes me more cautious. I often find myself trapped by the questions and thinking to myself, 'You know, this is a stupid question, but let me … answer it.' So when Brian Williams is asking me about what's a personal thing that you've done [that's green], and I say, you know, 'Well, I planted a bunch of trees.' And he says, 'I'm talking about personal.' What I'm thinking in my head is, 'Well, the truth is, Brian, we can't solve global warming because I f---ing changed light bulbs in my house. It's because of something collective'.

Via Newsweek by way of H.

The last time I watched Saturday Night Live regularly (which is a slightly less pompous way of saying "The last time I thought Saturday Night Live was funny"), it was about 1994. But this Fey/Palin thing is too fantastic for me to snub. And this clip is hilarious, mainly because it's true.*


*Which is also why it's tragic. But nobody needs a primer on that angle, I reckon.

You take the good, you take the bad

...you take 'em both, and there you have...



Ah, Joe. You* still get my vote, but, er...





*and your dreamy smile.