Cheney in a skirt and other ephiphanies

This is a perfect illustration for the scariest thing about Palin. [h/t plantsman]

Meanwhile, under the heading "legends in their own mind", the president who really thinks he's the messiah, counts his blessings.

Now, as he spends his last months in office trying to avert a global economic collapse, Mr. Bush has been telling people privately that it’s a good thing he’s in charge.

“He said that whoever was going to take over in January was going to have a huge crisis on their hands the day they come into office,” Ms. Van Steenberg added. “He thought by this happening now, that perhaps everyone could see signs of improvement before the next president comes into office.”

I don't know about you, but as long as Commander Clueless is steering the ship of state, I'm betting my future improvements on buying a lottery ticket tonight. I think at 575,757 to 1, the odds are better. [via]

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