Author Archives: Jeff Fecke

In Which I Agree With Jonah Goldberg

Posted on January 21, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

And then — then you’ve got trouble. Because the truth is that governing under the American system is very difficult. It’s difficult on purpose. A President, even one with majorities in both houses of Congress, can only propose legislation; he … Continue reading →

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Breaking: Ted Kennedy Suffers Seizure at Capitol Luncheon

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

According to NBC. Reporting that Roy Blunt said Kennedy had a seizure that lasted “for some time.” Obama said in his brief remarks that his thoughts were with Kennedy. More info as it develops. UPDATE: From George Stephanopoulos: Sen. Ted … Continue reading →

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President Barack Obama

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

President Obama (doesn’t that sound nice?) gave, I think, a speech that was appropriate for the day. This is not a time for soaring, cheerful rhetoric. This is a time to roll up our sleeves and get to work — … Continue reading →

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One Last Time

Posted on January 20, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

Never before, and never again, will a satirical newspaper be more prescient: Mere days from assuming the presidency and closing the door on eight years of Bill Clinton, president-elect George W. Bush assured the nation in a televised address Tuesday … Continue reading →

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Worst Bush Moments: #1, "Mission Accomplished"

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

It is said that after the Battle of Troy, Odysseus, gleeful that his brilliant ruse — the Trojan Horse — had been successful, shouted to the Gods that he, and he alone, was responsible for the Greek triumph in battle. … Continue reading →

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It's Not My Birthday! Swear!

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I haven’t been this good, have I? I mean, what wonderful thing did I do to have Dirk Benedict, best known as Templeton “Face” Peck on The A Team and Lt. Starbuck on the original Battlestar Galactica. ‘Tis the latter … Continue reading →

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Worst Bush Moments: #2, "You've Covered Your Ass"

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I don’t blame George W. Bush for 9/11. Well, not directly. That day was the result of a plot by evil men, bent on sowing destruction and chaos and murder. Our reaction to 9/11 — that I have plenty of … Continue reading →

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Worst Bush Moments #3: Strumming While New Orleans Flooded

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

As the 9th Street Levee was gushing forth a torrent of water, water that was filling up New Orleans like a soup bowl, our president was doing this: Now, remember, this was after Katrina had hit, after we knew that, … Continue reading →

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Worst Bush Moments: #4, The Invasion of Iraq

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

It is a testament to just how horrifically awful the Bush Administration has been that our March 2003 invasion of Iraq is not, in fact, the worst moment of his administration. But at #4 on a list of Bush failures, … Continue reading →

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Damn You, Atrios!

Posted on January 19, 2009 by Jeff Fecke

I had completely forgotten about this little ditty: It is amazing how they managed to pack so much wrongness into a song about how right Dubya was about everything. And appropriate, too! Which is why, of course, it’s the fourth-best … Continue reading →

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