turns out...

The economy is in the toilet. Well, great!

I heard a great analogy for the bailout packing on NPR (surprise!!!) last night. It wasn't even a commentator, just a listener calling in with his opinion. He compared it to an acrimonious divorce when children are involved. One spouse doesn't want to pay the other any alimony or child support, to make the other spouse suffer -- and the ones who suffer the most are the kids. Sigh.

Additionally...

I don't want "normal Joe six-pack American...in the position of vice presidency." I want a well-spoken, smart person who knows what s/he is talking about.