When he accepted John Bolton's resignation as U.N. ambassador today, Our Beloved President couldn't resist a pointless jab at the opposition. "I am deeply disappointed that a handful of United States senators prevented Ambassador Bolton from receiving the up or down vote he deserved in the senate," and that this "stubborn obstructionism ill serves our country." I swear Bush is absolutely determined to raise his douchebaggery to previously unimagined heights.
(I realize, by the way, that I use the word "douchebag" a lot when describing the president. Sure, there are other choice words--"fuckwad" or "scumbag" or even "pinhead"--but nothing else seems to fit so well. Besides, "douchebaggery" is a funnier word than "fuckwaddery".)
Leaving aside whether Bolton was even qualified for the job in the first place (though being a total dick didn't help matters), let's just focus on Bush's tone in his little hissy fit. He seems to think it's still 2002, and he can get away with anything. Does he realize the midterms functioned as a referendum on his presidency? Does he know the citizens of this nation threw most of his compadres out? Does he have even a nodding relationship with reality?
See, Decider, the people you're badmouthing are the people that this nation collectively decided they want in charge. Ask Dick or Carl--they're preening, arrogant assholes, but at least they've been smart enough to lay low since the elections. Right now, you and your entourage aren't terribly popular, so it's probably best to at least pretend to be humble.
Don't worry, the Democrats will fuck up. They always do. You may never be popular again, but the nation's apathy will return, and when no one's watching, you can use the Bill of Rights to wipe your ass, just like you used to.
But not now. For now, you're a lame duck, or, more bluntly, a loser. Money and privilege made you think this could never happen to you, but it has. Deal with it gracefully, and shut the hell up.
