What's Standing Out Right Now - 1/7/09

These are just a few fleeting thoughts I want to get down on virtual paper before they fleet and float and fleetly flee I fly...

Roland Burris
After consulting with my friend who understands Chicago and its politics better than I do, I'm convinced that Roland Burris is loving every minute of the grandstanding. Yes, he's got himself a big ego. His children are named Roland and Rolanda. Dude. Seriously. Dude.

Roland is apparently reasonably progressive on most political issues, but on the batshit crazy front, he tried to impose the death penalty on a man who was innocent. The evidence proved the man's innocence, and still Roland wanted to kill the guy. Well, now, Roland, that seems a bit extreme.

I think Roland was particularly vindictive because the man's name was Rolando, and Roland didn't appreciate the Latinization of his name.

Obama on Gaza
Barack Obama is still giving the we-only-have-one-president-at-a-time argument for his silence on Israel's invasion of Gaza.

But if we only have one president at a time, how come you're working so hard on the economy and getting that message out loud and clear? Obviously, you can't make decisions about what to do about Gaza, but you certainly could influence the conversation. In two weeks, you'll be PRESIDENT, for crying out loud. Say something. Anything.

The Meeting of the Presidents
Barack Obama met with still-President Bush and former presidents Bush-the-First, Clinton, and Carter at the White House today. Apparently, Clinton said, "I just love this rug..." Man, I love that guy.

And now I understand what John McCain was talking about when he was accusing Obama of measuring the drapes. Wonder if they match...

And that What's Standing Out Right Now!