Monday, August 13, 2007
Rove Over
Mr. Karl Rove, the Bush Administration’s top scandal architect, is stepping down from his post to “spend time with his family.”
Karl Rove’s Ringside Boasts by Michael Rottman
It ain’t braggin’ if you’re a Republican.
Both had to struggle to present a favorable public image. Both had a ravenous personal hunger. Neither ever looked quite comfortable on TV, having a tendency to glance around furtively, and neither fully attained mastery over his own darker side.
I’m standing in line at the convenience store the other day when I notice someone staring at me. I’m immediately consumed by righteous anger, and grab for the garrote wire and fillet knife I always carry in a sling around my neck. Just as I’m about to put an end to this nosy fucker’s busy, intrusive life, I notice she’s a she, and very hot. I mean hot, like hot enough to make you want to slice off your ear and mail it to her. Well, maybe not that hot. Someone else’s ear then …
Oh. My. God. Perhaps the worst-tasting thing I’ve ever put into my mouth, on purpose or otherwise …