Say Goodnight, Gracie

Hey Junior,
What’s going on, big guy? I saw your speech the other night. Not exactly earth moving, was it? I was a little surprised that you called asking for my opinion. It’s a little late now. I wish you had called years ago. Anyway here we are, at long last, eight years since 5 Supreme Court justices made you the president. It hasn’t been easy, has it, bud? No sooner are you appointed the President, we’re attacked by Pakistani based Al Quaeda. Of course, no one is blaming you for this. Ah, but then instead of going after those bad guys you yield to Rummy and Cheney and attack Iraq. Unfortunately, it was all down hill from there. Torture, lies, illegal wiretaps, ‘Mission Accomplished’, suspension of many Constitutional rights-the list goes on-all because you thought you had something to prove to your father. And as if that weren’t enough, you and your trusted advisers sat and watched the economy of this wonderful country go to hell in a hand basket. (I won’t even bring up Katrina!!) Not a pretty picture, is it, bud? And yet, there you were, in total denial, insisting history will judge you favorably. It’s amazing. It’s as though the past 8 years never happened. I’ve gotta give you credit though. Not ever have I seen anyone, adult or child, in spite of all the facts and domestic and world opinion, be so utterly convinced that you were actually right about everything you did, well, except for that Mission Accomplished thing. That, you admitted, was stupid-albeit the least of your missteps. I’m sure psychiatrists the world over are marveling at your ability to change reality! But, no matter. You’re done now, and frankly you have been for the past several weeks. Pack up, go back to Crawford and write your memoir. I’m sure there’s a Ph.D. candidate out there somewhere who needs a topic for his dissertation who will read it. So, go forth, Junior, and enjoy the rest of your days-oblivious to the fact that you’ve done more harm to this nation than any other elected official in history. It will take Obama & Congress the next 8 years to straighten out the mess, but at least we’re on our way. Ciao.

Respectfully submitted,