9.27.2002

"In a cracked nutshell, here is what happened: Dubya finally agreed to ask for congressional approval to launch his dad's grumpy unfinished war and then Cheney had his flying monkeys orchestrate it so anyone who voted "no" would have their political genitalia handed to them in a Dixie cup by Ashcroftian goons and/or an very perturbed-looking Jenna. Consensus is a beautiful thing, especially when it's ramrodded down the nation's throat.

"There is no one of any significant voice in Congress, no top Bush adviser, no vociferous Independent, no major media outlet or celebrity pundit or influential foreign leader anywhere -- put your hand down, Gerhard -- speaking for the huge contingent who are right this minute scream-sighing: Wait wait wait, are we insane? What the hell are we doing? What is wrong with you people?"

posted by Lynne 11:55:00 AM