State of the union

HD TV coverage of the State of the Union confirmed to me that Congress is NOT a beauty contest.

Illinois gives Rod the boot

Maybe I've been spending too much time focusing on Australian politics, but I can't understand why the Illinois Senate impeached Governor Rod Blagojevich. It seems to me that he did a fine job respecting and continuing the state's long and distinguished reputation for corruption.

Happy birthday America

In the spirit of diplomacy, to celebrate America's 231st birthday (she doesn't look a day over 225!) let's give Ohio and Florida back to England.