A real stand up guy

It seems as though the whole Bush "You gonna ask me that question in those shades" stand up routine/ press conference is the only thing in the news these days, which is more or less a good thing considering what else could be occupying the headlines. With all the shake-ups in the adminstration between the many tendered resignations, Rove's transitioning into a campaign-centered gig rather than actually administrating, and the new press secretary John Snow, GW thought it would be a good time to audition for the opening in the Official White House Stand Up Comedian position. And this debacle shows that maybe Laura is the one best suited for stand-up, not GW. His little routine here lacked both any degree of hilarity as well as any sensitivity to the visually impaired.

Of course, there is something to be said for the blind leading the blind. Afterall, I noticed that Bush's approval ratings according to today's polls are up to almost 40%. Perhaps those polled may have been moved by the apparent lack of wit on the part of the leader of the free world. The numbers may just reflect pity points, but there is something to be said Bushy's new polite-laughter-and-applause-invoking strategery.

**Note** In case you missed it, here's a link to Wonkette's coverage of the incident: http://www.wonkette.com/politics/media/the-rose-garden-press-conference-video-180777.php