cut a little swathe and lead the people on

just because i expected exactly what i got from the state of the union speech last night doesn’t make it any less painful.

my two favorite parts:

One year ago, our enemies were succeeding in their efforts to plunge Iraq into chaos, so we reviewed our strategy and changed course.

We launched a surge of American forces into Iraq.

so, launch of american forces into iraq now = change.

and

“So tonight, with confidence in freedom’s power…”

i like this one because its meaninglessness begs to be continued on in marx brothers format. like this:

“so tonight, with confidence in freedom’s power, and power in freedom’s confidence…”

to keep from a total lapse into nihilism, i bring you this bit of fantastic from “the best little whorehouse in texas.” it’s a great satire on political ca-ca, but it also features charles durning….DANCING. it’s worth watching all the way through because durning makes a ton of great little acting choices.

(if you are one of those “why do 3 minute microwave burritos take so long?” type of people, at least watch from 4:16. that’s when the dancing AND prancing really build up. but believe me, those of us watching all the way through are getting so much more.)

and finally, now that the mood is slightly elevated, try some bona fide analysis. clicky.