"WE are "supposed" to be the LEADER of the Western Nations, but we have been acting like we are an ignorant adversary rather than a partner."
Precisely. Unfortunately, Smirk and his merry band of pirates have an odd view of what a partnership is. It is like when they negotiate with Congress...
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Bush: Ok Nanc and Howie, I know we can deal here. I feel good about this, like when I was conning, umm, persuading Arlington to build that stadium. Made a bundle off that deal.
Congress: We are glad to be here.
Bush: Here is my list of requirements. I will veto the bill if all of them aren't on it. And I will crank up the machinery to show how y'all are weak on terrorism.
Sounds of crickets chirping...
Congress: Wait, I thought we were supposed to compromise here. You know, we get something and you get something. So, what do we get?
Bush: You know. Just load it up with pork. I won't mind. Now, I might make some comments about out of control spending and how Congress can't maintain discipline and is weak on terrorism. But, that is just politics. You have to cater to your base, you know that.
Sounds of crickets chirping...
Congress: Umm, we need to discuss this.
Bush: Understand. But make it snappy. I've put almost a half an hour into this and it is eating into my workout time. All work and no play makes Jack a, uh, wuss, you know?
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