..out of the dark

(...)

Luckily we arrive safely at our destination: the current safe- zone for the US government, where a green lawn and a high fence with sporadic signs reading "minefield" prevents us from entering. As we arrive, we are met with President Bush's private guards, who for a small bribe allow us to pass. All of us breathe a sigh of relief. My translator jokes: "now the hard part is over".

(...)

"To understand the dynamic of Washington DC", the president says, "you has to think about the, the, big players and their roles". He explains how currently there are factions within the Bush- administration that favour each of their own proposals. And are all pushing for their self- interest, oblivious to the harm it does to the great and noble vision of the US as a whole, as well as the world. The President laments there are only so many unreasonable generals and advisors to kick out of the administration so this vision can be achieved more quickly. "If I only was a dictator, this would all be so much... easier - why aren't they doing as I say, anyway! I'm the presidental! Get me coffee!".

The President further explains that the lackluster servants and advisers he sees every day are his least of concerns. The Vice President's office is not reacting to Bush's wishes, we learn, and are secretly supporting "his damned assistant", Lewis Libby. This merely evidences a larger plot to circumvent the President's authority, the president confides in us. "They're all out to get me!", he says. And suspects that soon the VP will ally with the strongest generals, and declare the southern states independent. Further, the state- department is making moves to secure the west- coast, leaving Bush only with the belt- way; the most fickle of allies, we learn. Even if Karl Rove promises it will be a cakewalk to turn it into a Christian free- trade state, and that it will help the approval ratings.

What about the North, we ask. "The Canadians", the president says. "Those goddamned Canadians".

(...)

The sun is settling on the Capitol, while the representatives are scurrying home, eager to escape the all too ordinary reality they've all been forced to accept. In the South, the militias rule, in the North the Canadians threaten with invasion and all the resources are in the hands of those no longer allied with the Bush- administration. But they solider on, only protected by their own personal guard, and the best propaganda the western hemisphere can muster.

In other news, Kagan&Kristol release a.. opinion..er.. a piece of writing suggesting how the "surge" is a brilliant idea - if you just assume the right things on beforehand.


I'm sure I'd have something coherent to say about the narrative- making going on here, but it just wouldn't work. It'd be like if someone was telling a bad joke, and you'd start lecturing them on the basics of humour. Just doesn't seem right - so: savour the delicious avarice and arrogance as if it indeed was "responsible&measured" - killing and murder is all right, since it's only for a short while. And it's for a good cause. Whee!